KR&B lovers, get ready! G.Soul is bringing his soulful voice and unmatched stage presence back to London and Manchester for two unforgettable nights: London – November 7th Fire Vauxhall | South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RT | Get tickets Manchester – November 9th Area Manchester | 50 Sackville Street Manchester M1 3WF | Get tickets … [Read More]
Category: Events
K-Culture Forum: Beyond the Headlines
The biggest Korean culture forum of the year – a dynamic evening of presentations, panel talks, and networking that goes beyond the surface of headlines. From the latest Korean cultural trends to the ‘K-Content’ and ‘K-Cuisine’ keyword exploration, this is your chance to connect with leading voices, explore fresh perspectives, and be part of the … [Read More]
Ilhwa Kim: Geographic Portrait, at HOFA Gallery
A History of Surfaces: Violation, Adaptation and Sudden Growth “About 15 years ago, I began to explore my seed works, departing from my previous oriental paintings. At that time, I clearly felt I had burned the bridge with painting. The painting works were completely erased during my seed works era. Only after my recent three … [Read More]
Korean Speech Contest 2018: Let’s Speak Korean
The SOAS King Sejong Institute, the Education Centre in the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Centre UK are pleased to announce the 2018 Korean Speech Contest. Date: Sat. 9th June 2018 – 14:30 Venue: Korean Cultural Centre UK Participants: Anyone not of Korean descent, must be over 18. Please also … [Read More]
XLOV European tour comes to London
XLOV is a four-member boy band that debuted in January 2025 with their single album I’mma Be. According to the Korea Times, they ‘debuted with the tagline “K-pop’s first genderless concept.” While individual K-pop idols have embraced genderless fashion in the past, XLOV is the first group where all members openly adopt a genderless theme.’ … [Read More]
Ahn Doojin: Imaquark, at Gallery KIWA
KIWA London is pleased to present Imaquark as Ahn Doojin situates his practice in response to the paradox of the 2000s art world: an era that proclaimed ‘everything is possible’, yet simultaneously revealed the void in which ‘nothing seems possible anymore’. From this contradiction, he formulated the notion of Imaquark — a neologism combining ‘image’(Ima-) … [Read More]
2025 Korea Day in Cambridge
The Cambridge University Korean Society (CUKS), in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre UK, will be hosting a Korea Day on Saturday October 11th in Cambridge. The event will begin with a Korea Day seminar featuring presentations from Korean professors and researchers in Cambridge, encompassing their latest academic work and diverse research experiences. It will … [Read More]
London East Asia Film Festival announces 2025 festival dates
The London East Asia Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Join them from 23rd October to 2nd November for an exciting lineup of films, events, and special programmes. At LKL, we’ll update this post with the official schedule once it is released. [Read More]
4482 SASAPARI 2025 exhibition: Ding! Creative Corners
‘Not the centre. Not the spotlight. But where it all begins.’ 4482 [SASAPARI] presents its latest curated exhibition, Ding! Creative Corners, offering a fresh approach to experiencing contemporary art. The exhibition will run from 29 September to 27 October across three local cafés in South West London, featuring works by emerging Korean artists Jiyoen Ryu, … [Read More]
Exhibition: The Beauty of Hanbok
Beauty of Hanbok (2025) is Mikey Espinosa’s sixth exhibition, following With Love, Korea, which explored the country’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes. This new body of work shifts focus to Hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing. The word “Hanbok” translates to “Korean clothing” (Han meaning Korean people, Bok meaning clothing), a term created to distinguish it from Western … [Read More]
K-Book Festival: Min Song-a in Conversation
Webtoon sensation Min Song-a comes to Foyles to talk about her unique and compelling style of storytelling. Since her debut in 2013, Min Song-a has established herself as a distinctive voice in the world of webtoons, admired for her unique character portrayals and stylish storytelling. Her notable works include Nano List, The Girl Next Door, … [Read More]
‘Off the Record’: In Conversation with Do Ho Suh and Sook-Kyung Lee
Join ArtReview and Ursula magazine for ‘Off the Record,’ a series of informal talks in Wine Bar at the Farm Shop Mayfair, in partnership with Berry Bros. & Rudd. About the Event ‘Off the Record’ returns Tuesday 7 October for an in conversation between artist Do Ho Suh and curator Sook-Kyung Lee. Held on the … [Read More]
K-Book Festival: Cookery Lecture with Judy Joo
The acclaimed chef and writer behind Korean Soul Food gives a talk (with samples to taste!) in the Cookery Department at Foyles about K-Quick, her latest acclaimed cookbook. Judy Joo is the chef behind TV shows Judy Joo’s Return to Korea and Korean Food Made Simple and cookbooks Korean Soul Food and K-Quick: Korean Food … [Read More]
Changing Political and Security Landscapes in the Korean Peninsula
President Donald Trump’s relentless pressure on South Korea over tariffs, investment, and “strategic flexibility,” coupled with North Korean leader Kim’s high-profile appearance alongside Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at China’s WW2 commemoration, signals a geopolitical order in flux. Is the alliance on the verge of unraveling, or will it emerge stronger from crisis? Can Seoul … [Read More]
Hwang Seontae returns to Pontone Gallery
In Hwang Seontae’s distinctive sculptures, technical precision meets poetic stillness. Through a meticulous process of printing, etching, and layering, Seontae constructs serene scenes often depicting minimalist contemporary interiors juxtaposed with lush natural landscapes. His works evoke a quiet sense of suspension – moments frozen in time that explore themes of departure, return, and the space … [Read More]
2025 Korea Day at University of Lancashire
The University of Lancashire’s 2025 Korea Day is held in collaboration with Preston Sejong Institute and the International Institute of Korean Studies Timetable (events in Foster Building Social Space except where indicated) 12 PM, Opening, with some Korean snacks 1 PM, Study in Korea -– Korean proficiency is not required. 2 PM, Working in Korea -– … [Read More]