London Korean Links

Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

Culture forum — “Celebrating Creativity: Digitally, Boldly, Korean”

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Centre UK cordially invite you to the ‘K–CULTURE FORUM’. Dr. Seunghye Sun, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre UK, drawing on her firsthand experience of Hallyu and soft power, proposes a fresh approach to creating cultural heritage through digital aesthetics. Seungkyu Ryan Lee, co-founder … [Read More]

K-Seminar Series: The science of Korean music

As part of the exhibition Soundwaves of Science: Exploring the Science of Korean Music, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present a special K-Seminar on Monday 19 May at 6:30 PM, led by Dr Haekyung Um, Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool. The talk will explore the intersection of tradition and innovation … [Read More]

This Part Is Silent: A Life Between Cultures with SJ Kim

SJ Kim probes her experiences as a writer, a scholar, and a daughter to confront the silences she finds in the world. With curiosity and sensitivity, she writes letters to the institutions that simultaneously support and fail her, intimate accounts of immigration, and interrogations of rising anti-Black and anti-Asian racism. She considers the silences between … [Read More]

Balli Balli book launch: Da-Hae West in conversation with Hanguk Hapa

To celebrate the release of Balli Balli, her latest cookbook of simple and speedy Korean recipes, the Korean Cultural Centre UK invites you to a vibrant evening with Da-Hae West, chef, author, and expert on Korean cuisine and culture. In conversation with Hanguk Hapa, Da-Hae will delve into the inspiration behind Balli Balli—a lively collection of quick and flavour-packed … [Read More]

[Oxford] Discussion: K-Pop, AI, and the Future of Global Music

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the sound of tomorrow – and what does it mean for the future of K-Pop in an increasingly digital world? Join us for a special event featuring one of Korea’s most influential composers and music producers, Professor Hyung-Suk Kim (Academic Visitor at Kellogg College), in conversation with Professor Jieun Kiaer … [Read More]

K-Beauty Academy: Personal Colour Analysis Workshops

The Korean Cultural Centre UK is delighted to host a series of Personal Colour Analysis Workshops, offering you a unique opportunity to explore the shades that complement your natural features and elevate your personal style. Led by a professional colour specialist from Korea, each session includes a personalised colour consultation and practical styling tips—especially tailored … [Read More]

Korea Foundation Korea Studies Forum at SOAS

This forum, jointly organised by the Korea Foundation and SOAS University of London, will bring together scholars and experts in Korean Studies, creating a platform to discuss current trends across various disciplines, considering the future of collaboration and partnerships between the UK and the Republic of Korea (ROK). Session 1: Korean Studies in the UK: … [Read More]

[Durham] The “Glorious Glosters”: Christianity, Chaplaincy and Captivity

Join Durham’s Oriental Museum for an evening talk by Canon Professor Michael Snape FBA (Durham University), ‘The “Glorious Glosters”: Christianity, Chaplaincy and Captivity in Cold War Korea’ The Korean War (1950-53) is widely billed as a forgotten conflict, and yet it was the scene of the fiercest fighting experienced by the British Army since the … [Read More]

Danso workshops at the KCC

Explore Korean culture through the calming sound of the traditional danso flute. The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present a special four-week workshop introducing the danso, Korea’s traditional bamboo flute. With its soft, meditative tones, the danso offers a meaningful opportunity to explore Korean culture through sound, breath, and rhythm. Led by traditional … [Read More]

Author Juhea Kim in conversation with Alice Robb

To celebrate the release of her new novel City of Night Birds— a Reese’s Book Club pick — the Korean Cultural Centre UK will host a special evening with Juhea Kim, international bestselling author of Beasts of a Little Land. In conversation with acclaimed author and journalist Alice Robb, Juhea will share the inspirations behind … [Read More]

4482 Artist Talk + Performance Art with Donna Kim

Welcome to 4482 (SASAPARI) Art Talk series! The theme of ‘K-Art Now’ this year is ‘Performance Art & Installation Art’. Please join us for an enchanting artist talk and live performance with Donna Kim, a movement artist who delves into the essence of her being through the language of dance. Her artistry is a passionate journey of exploration and … [Read More]

Preston workshop: North Korea, A Country Left Behind with the Cloaked Society

A workshop to accompany the UCLan special exhibition on North Korea entitled The echo never stops Speaker 1: Dr Sojin Lim, Director of International Institute of Korean Studies at University of Central Lancashire (IKSU) Addressing Sociocultural Aspects of Period Poverty in North Korea Speaker 2: Hanna Song, Executive Director of the Database Center for North … [Read More]

Sheffield Conference: Reflections on the North — The Spaces and Subjects of the DPRK

This conference explores the theme of reflection as it relates to North Korea. We approach the term in two ways. In the nominal sense, reflections are congregations of work. Whether literary, academic, or artistic, this sort of reflection attends to the state of the archive on North Korea. As a verb, reflection is an act … [Read More]