Join SOAS and the KCCUK for a series of special events introducing Korean traditional culture, organised by the Centre of Korean Studies, SOAS University of London, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre UK and the Korea Tourism Organization London Office.
Samulnori: Korean traditional percussion workshop
Key information
Instructor: Dr Cholong Sung
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
Venue: Room P/G/52 (Music Room), Main Building, SOAS University of London
Capacity: 10 participants per session
There will be two one-hour sessions as follows; please choose only one session when registering:
Session 1: 2:00pm–3:00pm
Session 2: 3:00pm–4:00pm
Minhwa: Korean traditional painting workshop
Key information
Instructor: Han Gyeol Jaekal
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:00pm–8:00pm
Venue: Room B301, Brunei Gallery, SOAS University of London
Capacity: 10 participants
Lecture: Korean history and culture through the film Chi-hwa-seon
Key information
Speaker: Dr Anders Karlsson
Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025, 5:00pm–7:00pm
Venue: Room P/G/51, Main Building, SOAS University of London
This lecture will explore the historical and cultural background of late 19th-century Korea, as reflected in the award-winning film Chi-hwa-seon (Painted Fire), directed by Im Kwon-taek. The film portrays the life of the legendary painter Jang Seung-eop (Owon), whose artistic genius flourished amid a turbulent era of political and social change.
If possible, we recommend watching the film in advance to fully appreciate the historical and artistic context discussed in the lecture.