This is the third speculative fiction title to be featured at a KCC literature event this year: I’m Waiting For You by Kim Bo-Young, translated by Sophie Bowman and Sung Ryu Wednesday 23rd June 2021 12:00 noon – 1:30pm Registration required by 8 June In the title story, an engaged couple working in distant corners … [Read More]
Month: May 2021
KCC June House Concert: Jongsun Woo (Piano) and Holly Brown (Soprano)
June’s House Concert is a feast of Robert Schumann lieder, combining selections from Waldszenen and Liederkreis: June House Concert Thursday 10 June 2021, 7 pm on KCCUK YouTube Channel Programme Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856) Mondnacht, Liederkreis Op.39 Vogel als Prophet, Waldszenen Op. 82 Freundliche Landschaft, Waldszenen Op.82 Schöne Fremde, Liederkreis Op. 39 Auf einer … [Read More]
KCC exhibition: the Royal Palaces of Joseon
What a relief: we’re back to physical exhibitions again! Royal Palaces of Joseon 8 June – 21 August 2021 @ KCCUK Pre-booking required to enable social distancing From 8 June – 21 August 2021, the Korean Cultural Centre UK presents Royal Palaces of Joseon – an exhibition that introduces the shrines and royal palaces of Korea’s Joseon … [Read More]
When a PowerPoint presentation can hold your attention for almost two hours…
How long is it since the time when we could go in person to a talk given by a real person in an actual physical room? I reckon it’s around 15 months. Since the beginning of March last year, Zoom has been the norm. Online talks do have advantages over a traditional lecture theatre: you can … [Read More]
Understanding Minari: Language and life between and beyond Korea and America
The last Wednesday in May is turning out to be a busy day online at the KCC: the book launch for Choi Jin-young’s To the Warm Horizon, the first of the K-music online showcases, and now this talk: Understanding Minari Language and life between and beyond Korea and America Wednesday 26 May 2021, 6pm | … [Read More]
Filming Against the Odds: Five Films, Four Women Directors
The second season of KCC film nights for 2021 – still online only for the moment – is curated and introduced by Mark Morris: Filming Against the Odds KCC YouTube Channel, 14 May – 9 July 2021 Now in its 13th year, Korean Film Nights continues in 2021 with a second instalment – exploring pioneering … [Read More]
KCC May House Concert: Sunhye Shin (Piano)
I always like it when a Korean musician explores the byways of British 20th century music so I’m looking forward to the Frank Bridge this month. May House Concert Sunhye, Shin (Piano) Thursday 20 May 2021, 7 pm @ KCCUK YouTube Channel W.A Mozart (1756-1791) Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegro moderato | Andante cantabile … [Read More]
Physical Korean Cuisine Workshops at Westminster Kingsway College
Is life really returning to normal? I had to pinch myself to convince myself that I was not dreaming when I read that we’re being offered some cooking classes in real life, not via YouTube. These are sure to sell out quickly. Physical Korean Cuisine Workshops Saturdays, 15 May – 12 June 2021, 10am – … [Read More]
Traditional Korean Ink Painting course
As a follow-up to her classes in April, Young Maeng is now providing a series of five classes on Korean traditional ink painting: Traditional Korean Ink Painting Wednesday, 26 May – 23 June 2021, 7pm-9pm Apply via link on KCCUK website by 14 May The Korean Cultural Centre UK is proud to announce a new … [Read More]
May events 2021
Despite the gradual easing of the lockdown, things are still mostly online. Only Han Collection seems to be welcoming real-life visitors (do pay them a visit, and while you’re in the area pop into the contemporary ceramics showroom at 63 Great Russell Street – you’ll usually find work by at least one Korean potter in … [Read More]