Some of the debates about Squid Game turned the spotlight on the role of the subtitler: Are they skilled enough? Are they paid enough? Are there enough of them? We think that even the best, most highly-paid translator can’t tell you everything you need to know about what’s going on in your favourite K-film or … [Read More]
Month: April 2022
May Literature Night: Winter in Sokcho
The Korean Literature Night is a monthly discussion group that explores various themes and topics relating to that month’s chosen book. For May we will read the novel Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin. Author Elisa Shua Dusapin and translator Aneesa Abbas Higgins will join us for a live virtual talk about the novel ‘Winter … [Read More]
Korean Cuisine Workshops at Westminster Kingsway College
For the spring edition of our Korean Cuisine event, the Korean Cultural Centre UK and Westminster Kingsway College are proud to present a series of in-person culinary workshops. See below for more details on this exciting Korean Cuisine Workshop at the college’s Victoria Centre in central London. During the class, you will learn how to … [Read More]
Korean Menu Week at the Vincent Rooms
The Korean Cultural Centre UK and Westminster Kingsway College are proud to present a Korean Cuisine Menu Week at the college’s ‘The Vincent Rooms’. From the traditional dish samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) to sensational Korean fried chicken, join us for this celebration of Korean food. For one week only, The Vincent Rooms Brasserie will … [Read More]
4482|Sasapari group exhibition: ‘Hope’ Open Call
Good news that the association of Korean artists in the UK named after the international dialling codes of the two countries has come through the pandemic and has launched a drive for membership and partnership, along with an open call for their next show: 2022 ‘Hope’ Open Call Deadline: 30 April 2022 Exhibition Dates: 5th … [Read More]
Korean movies at the Udine Far East Film Festival
The 24th Udine Far East Film Festival is under way and runs till 30 April. During that time, the following movies are accessible online in the UK and have English subtitles: Tomb of the River (dir YOON Youngbin, 2021, 89 mins). A grim and punishing noir where a beach resort sparks a fierce and bloody … [Read More]
K-Art Now online talk: NFT Art Trend
The NFT (Non-Fungible Token) art market has enormously increased recently with an explosive increase of interests in Metaverse & crypto currency. High prices for the cryptocurrencies used to trade NFTs helped drive the market up last year. However, due to the recent global issues and increased uncertainties, now the prices are falling and the market … [Read More]
KCC May House Concert: Guitar Special
KCCUK will be presenting the special stage: guitar night on 19th May. This is a rare opportunity to see the harmony of classical guitar combining with five different instruments. This concert will highlight that how classical guitars can be played in various ways. Also, if you like Opera , this’ll be perfect time for you to visit … [Read More]
Modern Korea Documentary: K-pop Genesis | K pop 창세기
Through this documentary, we review the history of Korean pop music in the 1980s, along with the stories of the teen musicians, who first experienced the changes in the 1990s when ‘music’ was changed to ‘music industry’. In the 1980s, the Korean music industry had a pattern of overworking musicians, and when profits were made … [Read More]
An Event to Meet and Honour Korean War Veterans
The British Korean Society, in collaboration with the National Army Museum, will hold an event on Thursday 5 May to show our appreciation of and to honour British veterans of the Korean War – and to hear something of their experiences. The doors will open at 18.00 for a 18.30 start at the National Army … [Read More]
엄마, Mother – at Han Collection
Six Different Interpretations of MOTHER 엄마, MOTHER is a group exhibition that presents artworks from six South Korean-born artists who have been living and settled in the UK for decades as a wife, mother and grandmother. 엄마 is the Korean word for mum. It is an informal way to refer to a female parent in … [Read More]
2022 K-Music Showcase
The K-Music Showcase returns live to the heart of London with a spectacular line-up of alternative musical talent. For 2022, the showcase will offer Alt Hip-hop from BALMING TIGER and the Lo-fi vintage modern sound of SE SO NEON – who will also be performing at The Great Escape Festival 2022. Paris based DJ DIDI … [Read More]
Okkyung Lee, Yeong Die and Bela at Cafe Oto
Hugely excited to present this line-up featuring cellist, composer, and improviser Okkyung Lee, DJ, musician, sound artist and visualist, Yeong Die, and Paju-based producer, bela. “The last couple of years have been extremely challenging as we all know. Although the new norm seems to be settling in, the future remains to be hazy than ever. … [Read More]
Two doomed love affairs by Choi Eun-young and Shin Kyung-sook
A parallel review of Shin Kyung-sook’s The Place where the Harmonium Was and Choi Eun-young’s The Summer. Two vivid depictions of the joy and pain of relationships. The Summer is a straightforward and immediately appealing read; The Harmonium is more difficult but nevertheless rewarding. [Read More]
Congratulations to Bora Chung, Anton Hur and Honford Star
Congratulations to author Bora Chung, translator Anton Hur and publisher Honford Star for Cursed Bunny’s inclusion in the International Booker Prize shortlist. Anton Hur had the distinction of having two of his translations longlisted, the other one being Sang Young Park’s Love in the Big City. It was also nice to see one title from … [Read More]
2022 K-Pop World Festival: UK Round
The UK Round is a preliminary heat of the K-Pop World Festival which takes place in Korea later in the year. This exciting event gives K-Pop fans the chance to express their talents whether this is in the form of singing or dancing. The winners of each preliminary round are then given the chance to … [Read More]