Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Korean wave (hallyu) as Hallyu Con 2025 comes back to town on 21 November. Tickets are on sale from 8 October. This year marks our 5th anniversary and we’re planning a vibrant celebration that not only commemorates the growth of the Korean Wave in the UK … [Read More]
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KCC New Talents – Hwanhee Kim (piano)
Successfully selected from the KCCUK’s New Talents Open Call, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is proud to present pianist Hwanhee Kim this Autumn. This performance will focus on Kuk-jin Kim (1930-2020) whose work represents a groundbreaking and deeply personal synthesis of Gugak (Traditional Korean Music) with Western classical forms. Programme J.S. Bach (arr. F. Busoni) … [Read More]
Capitalists Must Starve Launch Party with Park Seolyeon and Anton Hur
Join Tilted Axis Press for the London launch of Capitalists Must Starve, a radical feminist novel by award-winning Korean author Park Seolyeon, translated into English by Anton Hur. Set in 1930s Pyongyang, Capitalists Must Starve follows a young factory worker who leads a historic strike, bringing to life the fierce spirit of women and workers … [Read More]
Herry Kim: Starlit Syntax, at Upstairs INÉ
Exhibited.at and INÉ are delighted to present Starlit Syntax, a whimsical solo exhibition by Korean artist Herry Kim. This presentation unveils a new body of paintings that reflect her signature balance of playfulness and depth, rooted in the idea of ‘worldbuilding’ where Kim explores how memory and imagination constructs entire universes. Her dream-like works invite … [Read More]
India Blog – industry showcase
Acclaimed Korean play India Blog will take its next steps towards internationalisation with a London showcase on Monday 20 October 2025 at 4:00pm at the Bush Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush. This marks the official start of a two-year cross-cultural development project bringing together Korean and British theatre artists. First premiered in Korea, India Blog has enjoyed … [Read More]
K-Beauty Makeup Classes at the KCC
Discover the artistry and elegance of Korean beauty at the 2025 K-Beauty Makeup Class, hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Led by two renowned Korean makeup artists, this hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the signature techniques of K-Beauty, learn about personal colour analysis, and practise live using premium Amorepacific products. Designed for beauty … [Read More]
London Korean Film Festival 2025 – the detailed schedule
The 20th London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) returns from 5–18 November 2025, featuring Cinema Now, Women’s Voices, a Special Screening, and Dramas of Resistance: The 80th Anniversary of Liberation, a programme co-organised with the Korean Film Archive. You can find the official press release launching the festival here. Below you’ll find a summary of the screenings in the … [Read More]
K-Art Now 2025: The First Movement
Emerging artists often struggle to find opportunities in performance and installation art, given the challenges of traditional exhibition formats. K-Art Now 2025: The First Movement, presented by 4482 – SASAPARI, highlights this year’s theme — Performance and Installation Art — to create a platform where process, narrative, and documentation converge. Curated by Hyeryoung Jun, K-Art Now: The … [Read More]
JUE + Olive Wreath at The Elephants Head
JUE (주애) is a South Korean singer-songwriter known for her emotionally rich vocals and introspective songwriting. Her sound blends elements of indie pop, folk, and R&B, often characterized by minimalist arrangements that highlight her lyrical storytelling and warm, delicate voice. With excellent support from Olive Wreath She can also be found at Biddle Bros in … [Read More]
Anton Hur: Prizing Korean Literature
Join Wasafiri and Anton Hur to explore the future of Korean literature on a global stage and discuss literary prize cultures and translation. Following his essay for the Wasafiri website, ‘We Have Arrived: Anton Hur on Han Kang’s Nobel Win’ – where he brought his trademark wit to reflect on the ‘earthquake’ moment of Han … [Read More]
Alliances in Alignment: a special Cambridge / Korea Foundation roundtable
Join us for a special roundtable that discusses the past, present and future of trilateral cooperation between the ROK, US and Japan How has trilateral cooperation between the ROK, the US, and Japan been conceived and developed, and where does its future lie? This special roundtable brings together leading scholars and experts to explore the … [Read More]
North Korean Human Rights film screenings
9th October – SOAS University of London On the Way to South Korea (남으로 가는 길) Dir Kim Sang-rae, 2025 Khalili Lecture Theatre – Lower Ground Floor of the Main Building 6.00pm to 9.30pm | Register here We will be hearing from film directors who document the heroic stories of escapes from North Korea, together … [Read More]
Sun Ju Lee: Thread Your Way Through, at Muse Gallery
The Muse Gallery is pleased to present Thread Your Way Through, an exhibition of new drawings and installation by artist Sun Ju Lee. This exhibition builds on Lee’s exploration of line and material, extending her practice into the field of textiles as a site for conceptual and material experimentation. Lee’s practice often begins with shadows … [Read More]
SOAS seminar: Fashioning the National Body through Patchwork
A mystic curator, ‘manga kewpies’ and fantastical super-pigs are pieced together in this history of Korean patchwork. Commonly known in South Korea as jogakbo, the national histories of the form arise from a period of cultural preservation under government policy. The written record of the textile that is composed of fragments sutured together can be traced … [Read More]
Namoo Chae Lee’s Cancelling Tiger, at the Bloomsbury Festival
An interdisciplinary theatre production that reimagines a Korean folktale through the lens of cancel culture, restorative justice, and the Me Too movement. Blending physical theatre, shamanistic ritual, and digital storytelling, the piece unfolds across Korea, the UK, and the US, tracing two sisters as they confront the fallout of their father’s public disgrace. Rooted in … [Read More]
Yeon Deung Hoe: Lotus Lantern Festival at the British Museum
Celebrate light, culture and community at the joyful Yeon Deung Hoe festival this autumn. The Yeon Deung Hoe, or lotus lantern festival, is a cherished cultural tradition with more than 1,200 years of history. Originally held to commemorate the birth of Buddha, the festival has evolved in Korea to include singing, dancing, traditional games, ceremonies … [Read More]