London Korean Links

Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

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]

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]

Hangeul Day workshops at the KCCUK

The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK), in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization London Office, invites you to celebrate Hangeul Day (한글날) — the commemoration of King Sejong’s creation of Hangeul (the Korean Alphabet). Recognised worldwide as one of the most scientific and unique writing systems, Hangeul remains a proud symbol of Korean identity and … [Read More]

K-Book Festival: Cheon Seon Ran in Conversation

Join prize-winning author Cheon Seon-Ran for an afternoon of conversation at Foyles about her heartfelt and beautifully told novel, A Thousand Blues. From its perch on top of a pile of junk inside a shed, Coli, a robot with powerful observational qualities, waits patiently for someone to find it. Coli is special among humanoids. This is … [Read More]

Twice: “This is for” tour in London

TWICE are pushing the envelope yet again, as the nine-member superstar group returns with TWICE “THIS IS FOR” WORLD TOUR, heading to The O2 on Wednesday 3 June 2026. For the first time ever, the group will perform on a 360-degree stage, transforming the arena into immersive experiences where fans can connect with TWICE from … [Read More]