London Korean Links

Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

An Evening of Korean Temple Cuisine with Ven Jeong Kwan

On Friday 31st October, join world-renowned Buddhist nun and chef Venerable Jeong Kwan for a rare, one-night-only dinner at CORD. The star of Netflix’s Chef’s Table will present an exclusive menu of spiritual Korean temple cuisine, marking a landmark moment for London’s plant-based dining scene. At CORD, we celebrate culinary mastery in all its forms, … [Read More]

K-Culture Forum: Beyond the Headlines

The biggest Korean culture forum of the year – a dynamic evening of presentations, panel talks, and networking that goes beyond the surface of headlines. From the latest Korean cultural trends to the ‘K-Content’ and ‘K-Cuisine’ keyword exploration, this is your chance to connect with leading voices, explore fresh perspectives, and be part of the … [Read More]

Korean Speech Contest 2018: Let’s Speak Korean

The SOAS King Sejong Institute, the Education Centre in the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Centre UK are pleased to announce the 2018 Korean Speech Contest. Date: Sat. 9th June 2018 – 14:30 Venue: Korean Cultural Centre UK Participants: Anyone not of Korean descent, must be over 18. Please also … [Read More]

XLOV European tour comes to London, Wolverhampton and Manchester

XLOV is a South Korean group that debuted in 2025 under 257 Entertainment, gaining attention with their groundbreaking genderless concept. The four members – Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru – combine charisma, powerful dance, and a strong message of freedom and authenticity. Their music flows between modern pop, explosive dance, and touches of R&B, creating … [Read More]

Ahn Doojin: Imaquark, at Gallery KIWA

KIWA London is pleased to present Imaquark as Ahn Doojin situates his practice in response to the paradox of the 2000s art world: an era that proclaimed ‘everything is possible’, yet simultaneously revealed the void in which ‘nothing seems possible anymore’. From this contradiction, he formulated the notion of Imaquark — a neologism combining ‘image’(Ima-) … [Read More]

2025 Korea Day in Cambridge

The Cambridge University Korean Society (CUKS), in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre UK, will be hosting a Korea Day on Saturday October 11th in Cambridge. The event will begin with a Korea Day seminar featuring presentations from Korean professors and researchers in Cambridge, encompassing their latest academic work and diverse research experiences. It will … [Read More]

4482 SASAPARI 2025 exhibition: Ding! Creative Corners

‘Not the centre. Not the spotlight. But where it all begins.’ 4482 [SASAPARI] presents its latest curated exhibition, Ding! Creative Corners, offering a fresh approach to experiencing contemporary art. The exhibition will run from 29 September to 27 October across three local cafés in South West London, featuring works by emerging Korean artists Jiyoen Ryu, … [Read More]

Revisit the beauty of Lee Youngsil at Mokspace

Mokspace is delighted to share that we are showing the beautiful works of Lee Youngsil at our gallery once again, before they return to the artist’s studio in Korea. Lee’s art bridges abstraction and storytelling, reflecting her meditative journey to capture the innocence and joy of youth. Through playful motifs and layered textures, she recreates … [Read More]

Exhibition: The Beauty of Hanbok

Beauty of Hanbok (2025) is Mikey Espinosa’s sixth exhibition, following With Love, Korea, which explored the country’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes. This new body of work shifts focus to Hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing. The word “Hanbok” translates to “Korean clothing” (Han meaning Korean people, Bok meaning clothing), a term created to distinguish it from Western … [Read More]

K-Book Festival: Min Song-a in Conversation

Webtoon sensation Min Song-a comes to Foyles to talk about her unique and compelling style of storytelling. Since her debut in 2013, Min Song-a has established herself as a distinctive voice in the world of webtoons, admired for her unique character portrayals and stylish storytelling. Her notable works include Nano List, The Girl Next Door, … [Read More]

K-Book Festival: Cookery Lecture with Judy Joo

The acclaimed chef and writer behind Korean Soul Food gives a talk (with samples to taste!) in the Cookery Department at Foyles about K-Quick, her latest acclaimed cookbook. Judy Joo is the chef behind TV shows Judy Joo’s Return to Korea and Korean Food Made Simple and cookbooks Korean Soul Food and K-Quick: Korean Food … [Read More]

Changing Political and Security Landscapes in the Korean Peninsula

President Donald Trump’s relentless pressure on South Korea over tariffs, investment, and “strategic flexibility,” coupled with North Korean leader Kim’s high-profile appearance alongside Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at China’s WW2 commemoration, signals a geopolitical order in flux. Is the alliance on the verge of unraveling, or will it emerge stronger from crisis? Can Seoul … [Read More]