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]
Category: Events (page 16)
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: Sanctuary, at Pontone Gallery
Pontone Gallery is delighted to present a new collection of meticulously crafted lightboxes from Korean sculptor, Hwang Seontae. Sunlight floods through crisply delineated window openings into domestic architectural spaces that speak of order and calm contemplation. Unoccupied, these rooms evoke a sense of imminent arrival or recent departure, emphasizing the sanctuary of ‘home’. In Hwang … [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]
K-Cuisine Cook & Dine Experience at Capital City College, Westminster
Capital City College has teamed up with Korean Cultural Centre UK to bring you this special K-Cuisine Cook & Dine Experience. Attend a culinary workshop run by experienced Chef lecturers where you will have the opportunity to make a selection of tasty Korean dishes and then join fellow participants in the award winning Vincent Rooms … [Read More]
BTS Movie Weeks screenings
BTS’s most dazzling moments come to life once again on screen. Relive the concerts that have shaped BTS’s journey, now beautifully remastered for cinemas! The screen becomes a stage of its own, and you’re cordially invited to take a front-row seat. At “BTS MOVIE WEEKS,” everyone will share in unforgettable moments—whether you are revisiting those … [Read More]
KCC New Talents: Seoyoung Park (gayageum)
Successfully selected from their New Talents Open Call, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is proud to present Seoyoung Park this October. Programme Introduction to Gayageum, followed by a Sanjo demonstration Sun and the Moon by Benjamin Blakeborough The Tale of the Rabbit by Benjamin Blakeborough Lotus Flower by Benjamin Blakeborough About the Artist Seoyoung Park is an international gayageum performer … [Read More]
FOCUS Art Fair London 2025
Europe’s leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Asia and its diaspora returns to London from 16–19 October 2025. FOCUS Art Fair London will present works by more than 50 contemporary Asian artists from over 15 countries and regions, including China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, and India, alongside diaspora … [Read More]
The Korea Symposium, at Irwin Mitchell
This first official Korea Symposium focuses on UK engagement with Korea in the Business, Technology and Finance ecosystem. The event is held as part of the London Hallyu Festival 2025. Draft agenda 13:15 Coffee and Registrations 14:00 Welcome by Organizers and Sponsors Bryan Bletso, Will Hoggin, Robert Kim, Hugh de Lusignan (Irwin Mitchell LLP, HSBC … [Read More]
Rovv, Twlv and Meloh play the Oslo Hackney
SeoulTherapy is bringing three R&B artists to the stage as part of a European tour. We rolled the dice, shuffled cards and drew a winning hand: a trio you won’t forget. The game is about to get real serious with Rovv, Twlv and Meloh hitting the road together to bring you memorable shows around Europe … [Read More]
Review: Swag Age in Concert — A Fusion of Tradition, Rebellion, and Rhythm
Regular followers of my reviews will know that I’m not, in general, a big fan of musicals, Korean or otherwise, having too often experienced and evening of prosaic lyrics shoehorned between the barlines of unmemorable melodies. In addition, I often find with Korean musicals that there is too much plot to fit into the allotted … [Read More]
Jogakbo Workshop at the KCC
Join the KCC for a craft workshop exploring Jogakbo. You’ll delve into the history of this patchwork craft and get a hands-on experience of these cultural treasures. Jogakbo (조각보) is a traditional Korean form of patchwork. It’s an art of creating a larger cloth by sewing together small, leftover scraps of fabric, typically in a … [Read More]
Pansori: A Winter’s Tale
Straight from WOW Seoul Book Festival, the internationally-acclaimed pansori singer Eunhye Jung will be coming to Wimbledon BookFest for her only London performance. With pianist Kim Yong-Jae Eunhye Jung will be performing a new work inspired by Jeanette Winterson’s A Gap in Time in the style of pansori, the ancient Korean art form that weaves storytelling, song … [Read More]