It is difficult to know what to make of a programme which was so obviously in two parts, and potentially likely to appeal to two completely different audiences. There will have been many who, in advance of the KCCUK’s fifth birthday concert, would have thought: “maybe I’ll just turn up for the second half”, or … [Read More]
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SOAS Seminar: The body, territory and national identity in “stories about Kubo”
Notice of the SOAS seminar on 22 February 2013: The body, territory and national identity in “stories about Kubo” by Pak T’ae-wǒn, Ch’oe In-hun and Chu In-sǒk Justyna Najbar (Warsaw University) Date: 22 February 2013, 5:15pm Venue: Russell Square Room G50 Abstract The Korean literary tradition of “stories about Kubo” (Kubo-hyǒng sosǒl) started in 1934, … [Read More]
Art13: New international art fair at Olympia
Art13 at Olympia Grand Hall, 28 February – 3 March, is a new international art fair that debuts in London this year. It will have six commercial galleries from Korea, plus galleries from other countries including the UK who represent Korean artists. 28 Feb is the preview day, and the fair opens to the public … [Read More]
Inspired by Nature – The Traditional Cosmetics of Korea
An interesting exhibition coming up at the KCC: Inspired by Nature – The Traditional Cosmetics of Korea February 19, 2013 ~ April 6, 2013 The Korean Cultural Centre UK and the Coreana Cosmetics Museum present Inspired by Nature, The Traditional Cosmetics of Korea, a compelling exhibition that brings traditional korean makeup tools and accessories each … [Read More]
Korea v Croatia – the live tweets
The as-it-happened commentary on South Korea’s defeat at the hands of Croatia, live on Twitter (Craven Cottage wi-fi permitting)… 2:09pm #koreaVcroatia kicks off… Come on Korea! 2:11pm A rainy but lively Craven Cottage: 2:14pm Son Heung min with a wide long shot which makes the crowd go wild! 2:14pm A narrow misses header from Ivica … [Read More]
A perfect reinvention of Korean traditional flavours for a modern banquet
Korean cookery writer and teacher Kiejo Sarsfield decomposes the menu served at the KCCUK’s fifth birthday banquet. The Korean Cultural Centre is perfectly situated near Trafalgar Square. I still remember when it was opened, I could not believe the location: it simply could not get any better that this. The centre sits in the middle … [Read More]
South Korea play Croatia at Craven Cottage
Fulham Football Club seems to be the favoured venue for South Korea’s friendly internationals. 2007 it was Greece (a 1-0 victory). 2009 was Serbia (another 1-0 victory). They moved to the QPR ground at Loftus Road for their 2-0 victory over Ivory Coast in 2010. This Wednesday, 6 February, at 2pm, they return to Craven … [Read More]
AKS Diners at Kalbi Restaurant, Rosebery Avenue
A reminder of the informal gathering of Anglo-Korean Society members on 7 Feburary: AKS Diners You are invited to join our informal get together on Thursday 7th February 2013at 7.00pm at Kalbi Korean Restaurant, 36 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 5HP (Nearest Underground stations are Chancery Lane & Farringdon) This is an ideal and unique opportunity … [Read More]
HADA Contemporary Group exhibition: Kim Hyunjun, Kim Younghun and Han Jisoc
HADA Contemporary’s second show of the new year is a group exhibition featuring Kim Hyunjun, Kim Younghun and Han Jisoc, which runs 7 February – 3 March: HADA Contemporary is pleased to present works by three Korean artists – Kim Hyunjun, Kim Younghun and Han Jisoc – of the bittersweet nostalgic visual narration on their … [Read More]
February events 2013
Here are the February events we know of thus far. Exhibitions The KCC’s exhibition of young Korean artists, Now X Here, finishes on 2 February Soon Yul Kang’s Spiritual Journey continues at MokSpace until 18 February. High Resolutions, featuring photos of the Mass Games, continues at Atlas Gallery until 16 February. HADA Contemporary has a … [Read More]
SOAS Seminar: Neo-Liberalism and the Strengthening of the Korean State
Notice of the SOAS seminar on 8 February 2013. Neo-Liberalism and the Strengthening of the Korean State David Hundt (Deakin) Date: 8 February 2013, 5:15pm Venue: Russell Square Room G50 Abstract This article tests the assumption that neo-liberalism inevitably detracts from state strength by analysing the power of the Korean state since the Asian economic … [Read More]
The KCCUK’s fifth birthday celebrations
It really should be us thanking the KCCUK, not the other way round. But on the occasion of its fifth birthday the KCCUK has been characteristically generous in its expressions of gratitude to its supporters. Last Saturday at Cadogan Hall saw a free concert with Pansori Master Song Soon-seop, plus Pansori singer Lee Jaram, pianist … [Read More]
Exhibition visit: Disruptive Drinking and Creative Curating at the RCA
When you’re invited to a session of disruptive drinking, it’s hard to refuse. And that was what was promised in Sun Ae Kim’s invitation to her stall at the Royal College of Arts Biennial Research Exhibition. Disruptive? Well, there were certainly some surprises. First of all the exquisite ceramic vessels we were offered to drink … [Read More]
SOAS Seminar: The Korean Police Prepare for War, 1946-1950
The second SOAS seminar of the spring term: Martyrs and Murderers: The Korean Police Prepare for War, 1946-1950 Konrad Lawson (Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellow, European University Institute) Date: 25 January 2013 Time: 5:15 – 7:00 PM Venue: Russell Square, College Buildings, Room G50 Speaker Biography Konrad Lawson is a Max Weber postdoctoral fellow at the … [Read More]
The Global Archive – a group exhibition at Hanmi Gallery
Hanmi Gallery’s 17th interim exhibition features work by Hong Young-in, among others: The Global Archive Tom Corby | Shazed Dawood | Young-In Hong | susan pui san lok 12 noon – 6pm Thursday 24 January – Saturday 9 February Hanmi Gallery | 30 Maple Street | London W1T 6HA www.hanmigallery.co.uk Hanmi Gallery is pleased to … [Read More]
Soon Yul Kang solo show: Spiritual Journey, at Mokspace
At LKL we loved Soon Yul Kang’s solo exhibition at ArtSpace Gallery in 2010. So we’re pleased that Mokspace is hosting a solo show from 23 January: Spiritual Journey Soon Yul Kang Solo Exhibition Opening Reception: Wednesday 23 January 2013, 6 – 8 pm Exhibition: 23 January – 18 February 2013 Venue: MOKSPACE | 33 … [Read More]