Three years after the huge global success of Squid Game we are delighted to unveil the first episode of the second series following a screening of Series 1’s gripping finale ‘One Lucky Day’. Player 456 remains determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport. Using this fortune … [Read More]
Month: November 2024
Yong Min Cho dance performance: The Art of Painting
Enjoy a Poetry and Dance Performance in the Georgian Eating Room to accompany Antoni Malinowski’s work in Pigments and Photons with Martin Crimp, Kristin Winters and Yong Min Cho The Art of Painting event begins with a sardonic text by playwright Martin Crimp originally written for the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna where Vermeer’s The Art of Painting hangs. At … [Read More]
Dragons, by Eun-Me Ahn: 8-city UK tour
Dance Consortium presents the multi-media dance spectacular Dragons, from iconic South Korean dance artist Eun-Me Ahn, “…bursting with vivid strangeness and hope” (The Stage). An eight-venue tour opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 24 & 25 February In Asia, dragons represent resilience, joy and optimism. They are the inspiration for this latest work by avant-garde … [Read More]
The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh at Tate Modern
Enter the captivating world of leading contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Korean-born, London-based artist Do Ho Suh invites visitors to explore his large-scale installations, sculptures, videos and drawings in this major survey exhibition. Is home a place, a feeling, or an idea? Suh asks timely questions about the enigma of home, identity and how we … [Read More]
Stray Kids – dominATE world tour in London
Following the record-breaking success of Stray Kids’ 2024 shows in Asia & Australia, the acclaimed, gold certified, global K-Pop phenomenon will take to the stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday – Saturday 18 – 19 July, 2025 as one of 20 new performances on their highly successful dominATE World Tour. The Stray Kids dominATE … [Read More]
Bestselling and Beloved: Korean Literary Treasures
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present ‘Bestselling and Beloved,’ a special exhibition that delves into the heart of Korean literature, showcasing both its enduring classics and its dynamic contemporary scene, with a spotlight on Nobel Laureate Han Kang. Exploring beloved Korean literature and contemporary classics, the exhibition illuminates the broader contours of … [Read More]
North Korea: Human rights, security and beyond
Please join the Cambridge Centre for Geopolitics for a panel discussion involving representatives of the Republic of Korea’s Institute for National Unification (KINU), and leading UK Korea specialists. The discussion will consider the human rights’ situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the wider issue of how international law might be used … [Read More]
‘K-History Unlock’: King Sejong
The second topic in the K-History Unlock Series at the Korean Cultural Centre UK is King Sejong. Known as one of the most significant figures in Korean history, King Sejong is frequently featured in Korean dramas and films for his remarkable achievements during the Joseon Dynasty. Join us as we delve into the life and … [Read More]
2024 Kimchi Festival
Join 17 master kimchi chefs in the shadow of Fleet Street’s famous St Brides Church to celebrate kimchi day! Kimchi pancakes, dumplings and spicy chicken will fuel you for the afternoon. Program 12:00 – 12:30 Opening & Greeting London Korean Hummingbird Choir 12:40 – 13.30 Talking on Kimchi By Prof Yoon Sook-ja Gayageum playing – … [Read More]
Oh Gee x The Korean Pantry: kimchi workshop + dinner
Ever wanted to make your very own kimchi? Well look no further, as kimchi masters The Korean Pantry are coming to The Hoxton, Shoreditch to teach you how to do just that! Join us on Sunday 24th November (following National Kimchi Day on the 22nd) where founder Cindy will guide you through a hands-on class. … [Read More]
P1Harmony European tour in London
South Korean boy group P1Harmony is ready to take Europe by storm with their P1Harmony LIVE TOUR [P1ustage H : UTOP1A] IN EUROPE. Known for their explosive performances and unique blend of genres, P1Harmony is set to bring an unforgettable experience to their European fans. The tour kicks off in early 2025 and will run … [Read More]
Anti-Feminist backlash: Gender and generational conflict in South Korea
Scholarship on Korean elections and voting behavior has emphasised the shift from traditional cleavages such as ideology and region to newer ones, including generation, class, and gender. One of the most common keywords used during South Korea’s 2022 presidential election was Idaenam (male in twenties), hinting at the social group more likely to prove determinant … [Read More]
Korean art songs with Binny Supin Yang
Soprano Binny Supin Yang will introduce you to the world of Korean Art Songs (가곡 Gagok) this November. With music by composers from Hong Nan-pa to Lee Wonjoo, you’ll get to listen to the dynamic world of Korean art songs. In this unique recital Soprano Binny Supin Yang will be accompanied by pianist Jamie Andrews [Read More]
Curator talk: a look at Mire Lee’s installation at Tate Modern
To mark the significant presence of Korean artists in major institutions across the UK in 2024, the Korean Cultural Centre UK hosts Alvin Li, curator of International Art at Tate and invites him to share his inspiration and thoughts on Mire Lee’s new installation for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. [Read More]
Chae Soojung Soridan: folk music performance in Oxford and London
The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies presents: Heungboga: Exploring Korean Traditional Pansori and Folk Songs introduced by Paris K-Vox Festival and Chae Soo-jung Sound Group Experience the rich cultural heritage of Korean traditional music, as musicians bring these age-old tunes to life. Come and be a part of Heungboga! The K-Vox (Korean Voice) … [Read More]
Two Koryo Saram documentary screenings
In collaboration with Misha Zakharov, a PhD candidate at the University of Warwick and curator at Screening Rights Film Festival, and Goethe-Institut UK, the London Migration Film Festival is hosting a special event on Koryo Saram (or Koryoin), the (post-)Soviet Koreans. In 1937, Koryo Saram were forcibly displaced from the Far East of Soviet Russia to Central … [Read More]