Coinciding with Frieze Week, three Korean artists are involved in major projects in London: the 23rd Serpentine Pavilion was designed by Minsuk Cho (7 June – 27 Oct); the Hayward Gallery exhibition ‘Leap Year’ by Haegue Yang opens on 9 October, and Tate Modern’s Hyundai Commission Artist Mire Lee is unveiled on the same day. … [Read More]
Category: Classes talks and seminars (page 11)
Symposium: Interrogating “K-Culture” – Religion, culture and philosophy through multicultural perspectives
KAEP (Institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture in Sungkyunkwan University), the SOAS Centre for Korean Studies and the Centre of Islamic Studies at SOAS are proud to announce a collaborative international symposium on Interrogating ‘K-Culture’: Religion, culture and philosophy through multicultural perspectives. The symposium aims to facilitate an exchange of knowledge and expertise about the … [Read More]
London Hallyu Festival: Hallyu seminar and interactive experiences
Discussion with Professionals and Enthusiasts An interactive discussion session where industry professionals and enthusiasts can share ideas and perspectives on the future of Hallyu. This session aims to encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas to promote collective growth. Interactive Experience & Exclusive Interview Opportunities Attendees will have the exciting opportunity to engage with the … [Read More]
Makgeolli Brewing Workshops at The Hoxton Shoreditch
Join Julia Mellor of The Sool Company in The Apartment at The Hoxton Shoreditch for a unique experience to discover Korean traditional alcohol known as ‘Sool’. Learn how to make makgeolli, taste artisanal Korean rice wines, enjoy an exclusive cocktail, and take home your own batch of brew to ferment at home! At the 3pm … [Read More]
BFI Film Season: Echoes in Time — Korean Films of the Golden Age and New Cinema
The BFI Southbank programme for late October and November 2024 begins with Echoes in Time: Korean Films of the Golden Age and New Cinema, a major new season running from 28 October to 31 December. Programmed by Young Jin Eric Choi and Goran Topalovic, Echoes in Time will focus on two groundbreaking periods in the … [Read More]
Joo Dong-geun (All of Us are Dead) at KCC and Foyles
To celebrate Korean Culture Month, Foyles are delighted to welcome Joo Dong-geun to Foyles, the artist behind the sensational webtoon All of Us Are Dead, for his debut appearance in the UK. Discover the mind-expanding world of his work, and the motivations and inspirations behind his much-loved stories. Joo Dong-geun is a South Korean webtoon … [Read More]
Foyles Korean Culture Month: Miye Lee in Conversation
The author and translator of international bestseller DallerGut Dream Department Store join us via video-link for a discussion about their captivating work, as part of the Korean Culture Month programme at Foyles. Miye Lee was born in Busan in 1990. After graduating from the Busan National University School of Materials Science and Engineering, she worked … [Read More]
Kingsbury Coffee Morning: Art from the Land of High Mountains
Come and join Daryl Stenvoll-Wells and learn about some of the Korean artists representing the country’s contemporary art scene on the world stage. You will focus on the work of modern master Elaine Ildan Choi, whose fascinating life set the stage for a wide ranging and acclaimed career as a painter, sculptor and installation artist. … [Read More]
4482 Artist Talk with Woo Jin Joo
Welcome to 4482[SASAPARI] Art Talk series! The theme of ‘K-Art Now’ this year is ‘Colour and Material’. Please join us for an engaging artist talk with Woo Jin, a Seoul-born mixed-media artist who blends textiles and embroidery to explore the intersection of art and craft. A graduate of the Royal College of Art with an … [Read More]
Korean Temple Food with Venerable Beop Song
In partnership with the Le Cordon Bleu and the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, a Korean Temple Food demonstration will be held at the Le Cordon Bleu London on 14 August 2024. The Venerable Beop Song, Korean Buddhist nun, renowned chef and a cookbook author will be instructing the demonstration. Join the demonstration of plant-based … [Read More]
KCC seminar series: art, perception and hallyu
The Korean Cultural Centre UK provides a platform for various Korean experts from diverse fields to share insights and knowledge on Korea from different perspectives. Through inviting experts, we aim to create opportunities for participants to gain a deeper understanding of Korea and to foster a professional interest in the country. Additionally, by facilitating in-depth … [Read More]
Discussion: The History of Korean Cinema
In this talk, Dr Peter Sloane will guide you through the History of Korean cinema. We will start with its origins post war, and travel through the golden years post 1955. Dr Sloane will do a deep dive into the often explored themes such as the beauty of violence and revenge alongside the ongoing interrogation … [Read More]
Book talk: Anton Hur – Toward Eternity
Renowned translator of the International Booker Prize shortlisted novel Cursed Bunny, Anton Hur returns with his debut novel ‘Toward Eternity’. Toward Eternity explores the unexpected consequences of progress, imagining when technology is catching up with biology. It is a thought-provoking novel that challenges the notion of what makes us human—and how love survives even the end … [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]