Once again Mokspace’s most recent exhibition, a group show by Korean and UK-based jewellers, presented a range of desirable and reasonably affordable work. From the playful birds of Yu Jin Lee and rabbit-heads of Yeseul Seo to the work of Hyeju Nam which looks like eccentric Gerard Hoffnung-style musical instruments; from the colourful, rustic tubes … [Read More]
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Design a flag for the joint Olympic team for the two Koreas
This is your chance to design a Unification Flag for Korea, for the Gwangju Design Biennale 2013. Who knows, it could be the flag used by a joint Korean team in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Korean-style, there’s not much time before the submission deadline. And the instructions aren’t very clear. Make of it what … [Read More]
Symposium: Joining Hemispheres, at the KCC
The title of this Monday’s seminar plays on the construction method of the Moon Jar. I wish I could make it. It looks like an interesting afternoon. As usual, pre-booking via [email protected] is required. Symposium: Joining Hemispheres 2pm Monday 22nd July KCCUK Multi-purpose Hall This will be a day of exchange, interaction, new perspectives and … [Read More]
The Berlin File – so slick it’s really rather dull
A plot which involves a dodgy international arms deal, a secret multibillion dollar bank account belonging to the extended family of Kim Jong-il and a power struggle in the wake of Kim Jong-un’s succession. A list of characters which includes operatives from the CIA, Mossad, and both North and South Korean security agencies, plus would-be … [Read More]
Tireni to represent UK in “Quiz on Korea” final
It was a high-pressure day, with more than a dozen competitors hoping for the chance to travel to Seoul to take on winners from around the world on KBS TV. A taxing multiple choice test, supplemented by a brief interview, whittled the contestants down to a final five, for a quick-fire live quiz of 25 … [Read More]
Suddenly in the Dark of Night – the latest in the Women on Screen series
Continuing the Women on Screen series at the KCC, a psychological thriller from 1981: Suddenly in the Dark of Night 깊은밤 갑자기 (1981) Dir: Go Yeong-nam Cast: Kim Young-ae, Yoon Il-bong, Lee Gi-seon Running Time: 99 min (ENG Subs) 7pm, 18 July 2013 Venue: The Korean Cultural Centre UK, Grand Buildings 1-3 Strand, London WC2N … [Read More]
A Soldier’s Tale opening pays tribute to the sacrifice of the veterans
Three years ago, the KCC hosted a special exhibition commemorating 60 years after the start of the Korean War. 40 Korean artists were invited to submit works inspired by themes related to the war, and these works were then auctioned in aid of British war veterans. This year is 60 years after the Korean War … [Read More]
July meeting of the British Korean Women’s Society
Notice of the next meeting of the BKWS: British Korean Women’s Society Monthly Meeting Tuesday 16 July 2013 6.30pm at In and Out Club 4 St James’s Square LONDON SW1AY 4JU The British Korean Women’s Society is a recently formed organisation. It grew out of a series of requests for help and advice from Korean … [Read More]
Lecture: Treasures of Korean Ceramics from the National Museum of Korea
Another interesting lecture to accompany the KCC’s current Moon Jar exhibition: Treasures of Korean Ceramics from the National Museum of Korea A lecture by Heena Youn Monday 15 July 6:30pm – 8:00pm KCCUK multi-purpose hall This lecture explores the history of Korean ceramics through selected masterpieces from the National Museum of Korea, Seoul. The National … [Read More]
Children’s Clay Workshop: ‘The Jar of Stories’ at the KCC
The third in a series of weekly classes and lectures related to the current Moon Jar exhibition at the KCC: Children’s Clay Workshop: ‘The Jar of Stories’ Saturday 13 July 11.30, 13:15, 15:00 KCCUK multi-purpose hall A Drop-in Workshop for children aged 7 – 10 years: Explore a world in clay to create a lunar … [Read More]
The Veterans’ last parade?
If you’re in the centre of town tomorrow (11 July) between 11am and 12 noon, be sure to look out for the British Korean Veterans Association in what could be their last formal parade in Central London. Around 500 veterans will be marching from Horse Guards to Westminster Abbey where there will be a service … [Read More]
Failan opens the Choi Min-sik season at the KCC
It’s quite a popular weepie, but I’ve never really “got” it. I guess I’ve got a gene missing when it comes to some melodramas. Anyway, it’s the opening film of the Choi Min-sik season: Failan Dir: SONG Hae-seong, 2001 Running Time: 116mins Screening Date: 7pm, 11 July 2013 Synopsis Kang-Jae is a low level gangster … [Read More]
The 2013 Korean Food Festival at the Fountain Pub
Every year, as part of New Malden Fortnight, The Fountain Pub holds a Korean Food Festival in its beer garden. There is usually some live music, traditional games for the kids, and often a Taekwondo demonstration. And of course lots of food stalls. This year it’s Saturday 13 July, starting at 11am and continuing until … [Read More]
Ahn Sook-sun’s Pansori Night on Radio 3
If you missed the Pansori night at the K-music festival recently, that’s a shame. But at least the BBC was there to record it, and the evening will be broadcast on Radio 3, 14 July, 10pm. It may well be available on their website too. Fabio Pezzanini took some nice photos of the occasion, which … [Read More]
Kye Sook Park: Pathways to the Heart, at Mokspace
Mokspace follows their lovely jewellery exhibition with a solo show from Kye Sook Park. Pathways to the Heart Kye Sook Park Solo Exhibition Opening Reception: Wednesday 10th July 2013, 6.30 – 8.30 pm Exhibition: 10th July – 4th August 2013 33 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH Tuesday – Saturday : 11 am – 6 pm … [Read More]
Korea Startup Showcase at the Bakery
An investment event in the City coming up this week: Korean Startup Showcase The Bakery | 25 City Rd | London EC1Y 1AA [Map] Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (BST) 3beards bring you the Korean Startup Showcase! Come along to The Bakery on the 11th July, grab a drink and … [Read More]