Discover this visionary restaging of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies into a spellbinding traditional opera from some of South Korea’s leading creatives, performers and musicians. This major new production, critically acclaimed at its premiere in 2022, retells a familiar story in the form of Changgeuk. This culturally significant and artistically rich theatrical form in Korea, blends … [Read More]
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Okkyung Lee: three day residency at Cafe OTO
Café OTO is hugely excited to welcome cellist, composer, and improviser, Okkyung Lee for three days of solo performance and collaborations with London-based and Korean artsts – her first residency here since 2019! For the first night of her residency, Okkyung will present two different cello sets; a solo acoustic cello set followed by a … [Read More]
A Conversation with Cha Inpyo
The Korean Wave is taking the world by storm. K-Pop, K-dramas, K-films, and K-food have all gained immense popularity, and now Korean literature is stepping into the global spotlight. However, there are still limited opportunities for international audiences to discover Korean authors and their works. To bridge this gap, the Faculty of Asian and Middle … [Read More]
A discussion-concert with the Godfather of K-Pop
A K-Pop Extravaganza at the Historic Sheldonian Theatre: An interview with Kim Hyung-Suk and Concert. All Age Event. Oxford University will host Kim Hyung-Suk at the historic Sheldonian Hall, a venue traditionally used for Western classical music. This marks the first time an Asian pop artist will perform there, highlighting Oxford’s commitment to diversity and … [Read More]
KCC Literature Night: Kang Hwagil’s Another Person, with Clare Richards
KCCUK is delighted to announce an in-person talk with translator Clare Richards about her translated work, Kang Hwa-gil’s novel Another Person. Starting with Jina’s voice, the novel explores different viewpoints, building a full picture of the incident. A riveting and uncompromising campus novel, Another Person is a confronting and timely book exploring the long-lasting consequences of sexism … [Read More]
‘Across the Decades’- an exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of the National Academy of Arts
The Korean Cultural Centre UK’s summer exhibition ‘Across the Decades’ will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the National Academy of Arts of the Republic of Korea. The National Academy of Arts (NAA), Republic of Korea is an institution dedicated to celebrating the works and insights of master artists over the past 70 years. As the … [Read More]
K-Poetry Melodies, at St James’s Piccadilly
Join us for a night of enchanting Korean poetry and music at St James’s Piccadilly. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Korean culture as talented poets and musicians take the stage to captivate your senses. Whether you’re a poetry enthusiast or simply looking for a unique cultural experience, this event promises to be a memorable … [Read More]
Short film screenings: Chorus, + Q&A
A programme of six short films inspired by the legacy of Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. This presentation starts with Cha’s Vidéoème before leading into a selection of contemporary artists’ films, placing them in dialogue while celebrating a diversity of voices. Though the architecture of the programme is conceptually framed as a palindrome in three dialectic … [Read More]
K-Folklore: Past, Present, and Future
A showcase featuring Korean traditional art, music, and dance from past, present, and future I am Ka Youn, a composer from South Korea currently based in London. On 2nd July, 6pm, at the Korean Culture Centre UK, I’m holding a showcase about our traditional culture called K-folklore: past, present, and future. This concert will … [Read More]
Screening: Voices of the Silenced (UK Premiere)
This film delves into the historical experiences of Park Soo-nam, born in colonial-era Japan, retracing the journey and the history of Zainichi Koreans in Japan. Through the lens of two 16mm documentary films shot since 1985 and the restoration of unreleased footage, spanning 100,000 feet, it resurrects the testimonies of witnesses. The film raises questions … [Read More]
Screening: Love Death Dog + Baek-gu (UK Premieres)
Love Death Dog | 러브 데스 도그 Directed by Gwon Dong-hyun and Kwon Sea-jung 19 min | 2023 | Korea | colour and b&w Korean with Eng Subs | Print source: Gwon Dong-hyun, Kwon Sea-jung Gwon Dong-hyun and Kwon Sea-jung have been collaborating on a long-term research project titled Love Death Dog City since 2020, … [Read More]
Activism and Post-Activism: Korean Documentary Cinema: 1981-2022, A lecture by Prof. Kim Jihoon
This lecture presents an overview of Activism and Post-Activism: Korean Documentary Cinema: 1981-2022 (Oxford University Press, 2024), the first-ever English-language monograph on Korean non-fiction film and video practices in the non-governmental and non-corporate sectors from their foundational period (early 1980s) to the present. Making tripartite connections between the socio-political history of Korea (from the 1980s … [Read More]
The U.S.-Korea Alliance: Why It Might Fail and Why It Must Not
The Cambridge Centre for Geopolitics invites Scott Snyder to discuss the U.S.-Korea alliance and the internal and external challenges it faces. The U.S.-Korea alliance has endured through seven decades of shifting regional and geopolitical security contexts. Yet it now faces challenges from within. Domestic political turmoil, including deepening political polarization and rising forms of exclusive … [Read More]
Kim Bohie: “Beyond”, at Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art
In her first solo exhibition in Europe, Korean painter Kim Bohie (김보희) presents a new body of work that explores the subtleties of landscape. Kim synthesises various Korean and Western painting traditions to produce her own distinct style. Her paintings are about looking and personal connection to place, engaging with ideas around closeness – spiritual … [Read More]
Next Sohee (다음 소희) – preview & theatrical release
Highschooler Sohee is required to complete an internship before she can graduate. She is placed in a local call centre with a stressful metric-driven environment so toxic it drives one of her colleagues to suicide. July Jung’s compelling drama exposes the harrowing impacts of capitalism, particularly on the young and disadvantaged. Content warning: Contains scenes … [Read More]
AB6IX Fan Concert: ‘Find YOU’
AB6IX, the K-pop sensation, is set to embark on their highly anticipated 2024 FAN CONCERT ‘Find YOU’ tour in Europe! Known for their dynamic performances and chart-topping hits, AB6IX will captivate audiences with their incredible talent and charisma. Since their debut in 2019 with the EP B:Complete, AB6IX has been a powerhouse in the K-pop … [Read More]