Join Connect: North Korea to celebrate the traditional Korean holiday of Chuseok! This year, to celebrate Chuseok we’ll be bringing people together through food, stories, and a photo exhibition put together by the North Korean community. Our North Korean chefs will prepare traditional dishes for guests to enjoy in an atmosphere designed to build connections … [Read More]
LKL articles by Events Editor (page 16)
Interplay – A Dialogue in Strings
For the September performance of New Talents, the KCCUK is delighted to introduce Esther Park (Violin) and Wallis Power (Cello), in collaboration with the Royal College of Music. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy ‘Interplay – A Dialogue in Strings’! Programme Part 1: Solo Voice and Cultural Resonance J. S. Bach – Violin Partita No.3 in E major I. Preludio II. … [Read More]
Korean films at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival
We welcomed the strong Korean film line-up at the inaugural SXSW festival earlier this year, and wondered what would be left for the more established festivals in the Autumn. Well, the BFI have secured a couple of good ones: Park Chan-wook’s latest, which has been securing rave reviews since its Venice premiere last week; and … [Read More]
Why we write: Writing systems and the human story
Join world-leading writing experts Irving Finkel, Anders Karlsson and Stephen Colvin for Hangul Day, where you can deep-dive into the history of the written word. Hangul, the Korean alphabet, was invented in 1443 by King Sejong the Great and his scholars to empower the people to read and write their language. With 28 phonetic characters, … [Read More]
CineDuo play Epic Film & TV Soundtracks
CineDuo was born from the friendship between South Korean violinist Yoonseo Oh and South Korean-British pianist Nurry Lee, united by a deep passion for epic film and TV music. Together, they reimagine this beloved repertoire for violin and piano with virtuosic flair – creating an unforgettable atmosphere and experience for their audiences. Their performances feature … [Read More]
Lines between Silence – a dialogue in thread, clay and wood, at Han Collection
This exhibition brings together three artists whose practices are deeply rooted in nature. Through their distinct materials, thread, clay, and wood, they explore natural forms and landscapes as recurring motifs that evoke strength, resilience, and quiet reflection. Jung So-yun works with monofilament thread to create fluid, ethereal landscapes that appear to hover in space, capturing … [Read More]
The Musical Swag Age in Concert: Q&A Session with highlights screening
To celebrate the West End premiere of the triple award-winning musical Swag Age: Shout Out, Joseon!, a special talk event with the creative team, along with highlight screenings, will be held at the Korean Cultural Centre. Participants: Kyung-Soo Lee: Director Jung-Yeon Lee: Composer & Music Director Christopher Conder: Moderator Set in a fictional Joseon where … [Read More]
An evening with Yun Ko-eun at Waterstones
Spend an evening with Yun Ko-eun celebrating the release of her novel Art on Fire. Yun Ko-eun was born in Seoul in 1980. In 2004, the year she graduated from university, her short story ‘Piercing’ won the Daesan Literary Award for College Students. In 2008, she received the Hankyorek Literature Award for her novel The … [Read More]
SJ Kim and Juhea Kim at Foyles ESEA Lit Fest
The UK’s award-winning East and South East Asian literary festival returns to Foyles Charing Cross Road on Saturday 20 September 2025 for a day of conversation, workshops, book signings and a lunchtime bake sale hosted by Polly Chan’s Bakehouse fundraising for Sesame Organisation. Featured in the Guardian, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle, ESEA Lit Fest is … [Read More]
Ajummeoni Korean Club: K‑Drama & Culture Night
Have you ever wished you could dive deeper into the world of K‑dramas while having a laugh and making new friends? Join the Ajummeoni Korean Club for an unforgettable online evening of games, K‑drama fun, and community vibes. What to expect: K‑Drama Clips and Quizzes – Test your K‑drama knowledge and discover fun behind‑the‑scenes trivia. … [Read More]
Jo Heeyoung’s The Continuing Land screens at HKFF2025
This double-bill screening features films from South Korean and Hong Kong filmmakers, presenting stories of chance / destined connections against the backdrop of London, a foreign land at once connected and removed from the protagonists’ homelands. Chinese words 緣 and 連, meaning ‘fate’ and ‘connection’ respectively, correspond to Korean syllables both written as ‘연’. The … [Read More]
Market Root Vol. 5, at Copeland Park
Market Root returns this September, bigger, bolder and more beautiful than ever. Come to Copeland Park Warehouse in Peckham, where over 60 handpicked creatives will come together across fashion, design, food and art. This will be our most ambitious edition yet. Founded in London by Korean creatives, Market Root has grown into an international creative … [Read More]
Han Do-hyun: Icheon ceramics exhibition, at Dorich House Museum
Dorich House Museum is delighted to show an exhibition of works by Korean artist Han Do-hyun, a master ceramicist from the city of Icheon, South Korea. Icheon is a UNESCO Creative City for Arts and Folk Art and is home to over 700 studios including Han’s own HanSugBon studio. In recognition of his skill, Han … [Read More]
Park Jieun: Journeys (pt 1), at Pontone Gallery
Within bold sweeps of black ink, entire worlds are hidden. In Park Jieun’s paintings, miniature cityscapes emerge from broad, expressive brushwork – Paris seen through the arc of a gesture, Seoul glimpsed between shadows, New York concealed in the folds of a mark. At first, the compositions appear as pure abstraction. Step closer, and the … [Read More]
Ine Song Canvas Bag Lab: Carry Your Lines
Let Your Memory Travel With You! This KCCUK workshop is about turning your personal memories into lines, and creating a canvas bag that carries your story. Through movement, shape, and colour, we’ll explore how to express emotions and moments. Schedule 10 min — Introduction 40 min — Craft Time Close your eyes for a moment … [Read More]
Online session: K-Dream Starter – your guide to kickstart your life in Korea
Join Iruda Group for their online event where they will help you kickstart your life in Korea. Whether you’re planning to study, work, or travel in Korea, this event is perfect for you. Join for expert advice, tips, and resources to make your journey smoother. From visa procedures to cultural insights, we’ve got you covered. … [Read More]