Wooh Nayoung is an illustrator known for painting western characters wearing hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing and taking old Korean genre paintings and reinterpreting them with a modern twist. Due to popular demand, following Wooh Nayoung’s recent Q&A at Foyles, we will be presenting a whole K-Seminar with the illustrator at the Korean Cultural Centre UK. … [Read More]
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Beyond Utopia – theatrical release
A suspenseful look at the lengths people will go to gain freedom, Beyond Utopia follows various individuals as they attempt to flee North Korea, one of the most oppressive places on Earth, a land they grew up believing was a paradise. At the film’s core are a mother desperate to reunite with the child she … [Read More]
Soritgonggam: Sharing Korean Folk Music, at the KCC
The performance Soritgonggam in London, brought jointly by the Korea Cultural Heritage Administration, Korean Cultural Centre UK, and Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, will be held here in London to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Korea. Held on a special stage prepared in the Cultural Heritage … [Read More]
Korea On Stage, at Wembley Arena
In celebration of 140 years of UK-Korea Relations, a series of special K-Music stages will be held in London! Through KOREA ON STAGE IN LONDON with KBS and MyMusicTaste, there will be numerous performances that are sure to be met with glowing enthusiasm. The lineup for the KOREA ON STAGE IN LONDON festival was recently … [Read More]
Concert to celebrate 140 years of Korea-UK Relations
HE Ambassador Yoon Yeocheol will be hosting a special concert celebrating 140 years of Korea-UK Relations, in a spectacular venue: the Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace followed by a reception in the Cartoon Gallery: Welcome to our concert celebrating 140 years of Korea-UK relations! I look forward to sharing an evening of enchanting music … [Read More]
Sangeun Lee in David Dawson’s Metamorphosis 1, at Ballet Nights
BALLET NIGHTS is a uniquely compèred and intimate evening of dance in the Canary Wharf and London Docklands area, attracting the crème de la crème of international talent. After a hugely successful September debut, we are now approaching an exciting new programme for October. For the closing act of the October programme we have the … [Read More]
SOAS-OKCHF Workshop on Korean collections in UK institutions
Join us for this workshop hosted by the School of Arts at SOAS. Museum curators, librarians, and academics will share their expertise in managing and utilizing Korean objects in their collections in UK institutions. They will also discuss the collecting histories and practices that have formed and shaped these collections. This workshop is part of … [Read More]
Book Talk – Black Girl from Pyongyang
Join author Monica Macias as she explores extraordinary true story of a West African girl’s upbringing in North Korea under the guardianship of President Kim Il Sung in conversation with Jim Hoare. In 1979, aged only seven, Monica Macias was sent from West Africa to the unfamiliar surroundings of North Korea by her father, the … [Read More]
The Ties Through Time: an exhibition celebrating 140 years of UK-Korea Relations
Experience a world of enduring diplomatic relations that have stood the test of time. ‘The Ties Through Time’ is a grand tribute to 140 years of remarkable cooperation, cultural exchange, and diplomacy between the United Kingdom and Korea. Our journey begins with the first encounter in 1797, followed by early diplomacy from 1883 to 1903 … [Read More]
Foyle’s Korean Culture Month: Recipe for Farewell screening
The captivating true story from writer Kang Chang-rae’s essay-based Korean series, Recipe for Farewell is a heartwarming drama, portraying a man who writes a cooking diary for his ill wife. It premiered at the Busan International Film Festival (2022) and was screened at the Fribourg International Film Festival (2023). For one day only, it will … [Read More]
Here with You: The Beauty of Korean Heritage
To mark the 140th anniversary of Korea-UK diplomatic relations, the KCCUK is pleased to be hosting the exhibition ‘Here with You: The Beauty of Korean Heritage’ presented by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation. Utilising advanced digital technology, the exhibition illuminates the profound splendour of Korean cultural heritage. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the … [Read More]
The Words Factory: book launch and creative writing sessions
We are pleased to announce an in-person talk about the novel The Word Factory with the author Hyunju Lee. Imagine if all the words were created in a factory located in the universe. Who are the beings working in that factory, and what is the process of creating words? The Words Factory is a short … [Read More]
Walking Tour: Where Oxford Meets Korea
In partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization, embark on a captivating journey into Korean history and arts right in the heart of Oxford, guided by a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. In Oxford, you will find lesser-known collections and meaningful historical ties between the UK and Korea waiting to be explored. For instance, we’ll also have … [Read More]
Korean Peninsula Peace Forum
Leading authorities from the academic and practitioner communities in the UK will discuss the current tense situation on the Korean peninsula and the prospects for the easing of tension and return to negotiations. Looking at the strategy of the Republic of Korea (ROK), the Forum will first consider the complementarity between goals of promoting human … [Read More]
Stories of Freedom: The stories and voices of North Korean refugees
The British Korean Society and SOAS host an event in which three North Korean refugees will share their experiences in North and South Korea through different voices. In addition, the Co-founder of Freedom Speakers International will share his experiences of meeting refugees living in South Korea. This will be a talk with a video presentation … [Read More]
London Korean Film Festival 2023: the detailed schedule
Here’s one-page listing of all the films at the 2023 London Korean Film Festival. Click on the various links to go to the relevant page on the festival website for plot summaries and ticket details. Time Title Strand BFI = BFI Southbank | ICA = Institute of Contemporary Arts | PHC = Picturehouse Central | … [Read More]