From the very first moment she set foot in South Korea, Barbara Zitwer, literary agent to some of the most celebrated, prize-winning Korean authors, fell head-over-heels in love, discovering there a renewed sense of happiness and energy. In this fascinating book, Zitwer shares all that she has learnt about this vibrant country, forged by the … [Read More]
LKL articles by Events Editor (page 57)
IKSU Annual International Conference 2023
This conference is open to all. Day 1: 3 April 2023 (Monday) 9.30am – 9.50am Registration 9.50am – 10.00am Opening Remarks (Sojin Lim, Director of the IKSU) 10.00am – 11.50am Session 1: Development Assistance to South Korea and Its Implications for Economic Development Chair: Virginie Grzelczyk (Aston University, UK) Speakers (30 minutes x 2 speakers, … [Read More]
Ra Jong-yil Lecture 2023 – Dr Chung Sye-kyun
As U.S. national power, which has created and supported the international order for the past 70 years, has declined relatively, the international order is now entering a transformational phase. The Pax Americana system, or the American-centered uni-polar system, an international order based on liberalism and rules, no longer works. With the current system not working … [Read More]
Korean Literature Night: Yun Ko-Eun in conversation with Sharlene Teo
Yona has been stuck behind a desk for years working as a programming coordinator for Jungle, a travel company specialising in package holidays to destinations ravaged by disaster. When a senior colleague touches her inappropriately she tries to complain, and in an attempt to bury her allegations, the company make her an attractive proposition: a … [Read More]
The Korean Wave: Its Past, Present, and Future
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Kim Dae Jung’s (1924-2009) residence at Cambridge. Kim, President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003, was notable for his policies of détente on the Korean peninsula for which he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000. An icon of the Korean pro-democracy movement in the 1970s and … [Read More]
NCT Dream tour in London
NCT Dream (엔씨티 Dream) is the 3rd sub-unit of the boy group NCT. The sub-unit consists of 7 members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Chenle, Jaemin and Jisung. NCT Dream debuted on August 25, 2016 under SM Entertainment. The group visits London as part of a three-stop European tour which also takes in Paris and Berlin. [Read More]
Korean Film Nights: Seoul on Screen
The Spring 2023 season of screenings at the KCC is a collaboration with the Korean Film Archive that brings a series of films, from the 1950s to this century, that feature South Korea’s capital as a setting. The full programme note setting the context for the season as a whole can be found on the … [Read More]
Sheffield Korea Day 2023
The University of Sheffield Korea Society’s celebration of Korean culture from the traditional to the contemporary. A fun-filled day of live performances, tasty food & unique experiences. There will be a variety of stalls on the day from food to Kpop merchandise Calligraphy: A Calligrapher will showcase his talents while creating gifts for everyone interested … [Read More]
Novus String Quartet play Britten, Janáček and Shostakovich at the Wigmore Hall
Programme Benjamin Britten (1913-1976): 3 Divertimenti for string quartet Leoš Janáček (1854-1928): String Quartet No. 1 ‘Kreutzer Sonata’ INTERVAL Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975): String Quartet No. 9 in E flat Op. 117 Written in 1923, Janáček’s piece was inspired not only by Tolstoy’s novella but also the composer’s passionate love for the much younger (and married) … [Read More]
Broker: UK theatrical release
On a rainy night in Busan, So-young (Lee ‘IU’ Ji-eun) leaves her baby Woo-sung outside a ‘baby box’, a safe place set up in Korean churches for new mothers to leave unwanted infants. Instead, he’s picked up by Sang-hyun (Parasite’s Song Kang-ho) who runs an unofficial adoption brokerage and plans to find him a new … [Read More]
Collect 2023
Collect is always one of the highlights of the early Spring calendar. This year Korean glass artists will be particularly well-represented, with Korea’s Gallery Sklo exhibiting again and a selection of pieces from last year’s International Festival of Glass special exhibition making their way down to London. In addition, Han Collection will be presenting their … [Read More]
Joo Yeon Sir / Irina Andrievsky lunchtime recital at LSE
Described by The Strad as “exuberant… seductive… with bravura and oodles of personality”, prize-winning violinist and composer Joo Yeon Sir has appeared as a soloist with the Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia, and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestras, at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Wales Millennium Centre, and Liverpool Symphony Hall. Born in Korea, Joo Yeon moved to London at … [Read More]
Jukhee Kwon: Liberated, at October Gallery
October Gallery presents a solo exhibition of works by South Korean artist Jukhee Kwon, who lives and works in Italy. This exhibition comprises new and recent sculptural pieces created entirely from paper. Kwon’s primary material comes from unused and abandoned books, which, by skilful slicing and precision cutting, she converts into captivating pieces that inhabit … [Read More]
K-Dance 2023: Company SIGA and Howool Baek Triple Bill
A triple bill of K:Dance by leading Korean talent Howool Baek and Company SIGA, part of A Festival of Korean Dance, now in its 6th year. Foreign Body by Howool Baek The humorous short film Foreign Body travels through Berlin’s iconic sites, from the German Parliament’s famous glass dome to the graffitied walls of its … [Read More]
K-Dance 2023: Choi x Kang Project | Art Project BORA Double Bill
A double-bill of Korean contemporary dance from leading Korean choreographers: A Complementary Set: Disappearing with an Impact by Choi x Kang Project and Byeol Yang by Art Project BORA, part of A Festival of Korean Dance, now in its 6th year. A Complementary Set: Disappearing with an Impact by Choi X Kang Project The last … [Read More]
K-Dance 2023: Korea National Contemporary Dance Company Double Bill
An exciting double-bill as part of A Festival of Korean Dance 2023, supported by the Korean Cultural Centre UK and Korea Arts Management Service, produced in partnership with The Place, Warwick Arts Centre, South East Dance and The Lowry. Universal beauty from the South Korean dance company – The Guardian (Immixture, KNCDC 2018) The piece … [Read More]