The KCC has been holding an open call for Korean musicians to perform in their series of “House Concerts”. That application period closes on 19 February. In the meanwhile, a supremely talented duo will be giving the first recital of the year: KCC House Concert: Joo Yeon Sir (violin), Irina Andrievsky (piano) Tues 21 Feb, … [Read More]
Month: February 2017 (page 2)
A survey of post-millennials – and South Korea shows its expected malaise
Another of those surveys, and guess where South Korea ends up in the rankings? As you might expect from the land of Hell Joseon, the statistics do not look great: second from bottom in terms of overall happiness. Around 1,000 15-21-year-olds from each of 20 countries were surveyed between September and October 2016 as part … [Read More]
2017 KCC film nights kick off with Princess Aurora
The 2017 film screenings at the KCC start with a season of horror movies and thrillers curated by Colette Balmain. Princess Aurora (오로라 공주) Dir: Bang Eun-jin, 2005, 106 mins 16 February 2017, 7pm @ KCCUK Book via the KCCUK website The directorial debut of Bang Eun-jin, Princess Aurora is a female take on the … [Read More]
Zion.T plays the O2 Forum, Kentish Town
At the time of writing, tickets are still available for Zion.T’s concert on 17 February. His latest album was released earlier this month, and is available on iTunes. You can catch some tracks from the support act, Choice 37, on SoundCloud. More details on the Cult of Ya’s event page. Zion.T in London O2 Forum … [Read More]
Choe Il presents his credentials as DPRK ambassador
Embed from Getty Images From the Court Circular page of the Buckingham Palace website: 9 February 2017: His Excellency Mr. Choe Il was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to … [Read More]
2017 Korean Literature Nights
The KCC’s first Korean Literature Night of 2017 features another of Hwang Sun-mi’s short novels. And this year, the nights don’t clash with the film screenings. 2017 Korean Literature Nights The Korean Literature Night (KLN) is a monthly discussion group, held on the last Wednesday evening of the month (apart from the first meeting), that … [Read More]
Exhibition news: Park Seo-Bo — ZIGZAG: Ecriture 1983-1992, at White Cube
After last year’s hit show, White Cube are aiming to repeat the success with a different range of work from the distinguished artist’s studio. “The works by Park Seo-Bo in this show consist of paper, worked into the paint surface so it looks like a big brushstroke,” says Martin Gayford in The Spectator. Park Seo-Bo: … [Read More]
Exhibition news: Do Ho Suh — Passage/s, at Victoria Miro
Victoria Miro Gallery is presenting an exhibition of new work by Do Ho Suh, who has now made London his home. The exhibition lasts until 18 March and has been getting some enthusiastic coverage. Do Ho Suh: Passage/s 1 February – 18 March 2017 Victoria Miro | 16 Wharf Road | London N1 7RW | … [Read More]
Event news: an evening concert by Korean musicians at the Royal Academy of Music
News of a concert by some of the Korean musicians studying at the Royal Academy of Music: UK x Korea 8 February 2017, 7pm David Josefowitz Recital Hall Royal Academy of Music | Marylebone Road | London NW1 5HT Performed by Korean Students of the Royal Academy of Music Concert Programme: J. Haydn London Trio … [Read More]
February events 2017
Film The Korean Film nights restart with a season of horror films / thrillers curated by Colette Balmain. We kick off with Princess Aurora (Dir: Pang Eun-jin, 2005) and The Red Shoes (Dir: Kim Yong-gyun, 2005) on 16th and 23rd February respectively. A second screening of Princess Aurora will take place at SOAS on 24 February. Exhibitions … [Read More]
Exhibition news: Korean show at Albemarle Gallery
Albemarle Gallery is hosting a group show of some of their regular Korean artists (and those of their sister gallery, Pontone) from 2 February – 4 March Albemarle Gallery | 49 Albemarle Street | London W1S 4JR T: +44 (0)20 7499 1616 | E: [email protected] | www.albemarlegallery.com Monday to Friday: 10am – 6pm | Saturday: … [Read More]