The Kimjang Festival is back – to be held in St George’s Square right next to New Malden station – this time with some classes in the nearby pub. As part of the Kimjang festival, KBCE is teaming up with Chef Cindy from The Korean Pantry for a day of Kimchi tasting, making and stuffing. … [Read More]
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Korea Kimchi Festival 2022
The superfood kimchi appears on tables all over the world! 2022 Korea Kimchi Festival, a global project to promote kimchi from Korea, the origin of kimchi, to the world and to put superfood kimchi on the table of the world, special event for the world will be held in 4 countries including Korea, UK, Vietnam … [Read More]
Hwang Jihae returns to Chelsea in 2023 with her third garden
Korean garden designer and environmental artist Hwang Jihae will be returning to the Chelsea Flower Show in 2023 with a show garden titled “Land of Healing: Korean Mountain Light”. The news was released at a press conference at RHS Linley Hall in central London today. Hwang won Gold Medal and Best Artisan Garden in 2011 … [Read More]
Temple Food Demonstration with Ven Beop Song
Le Cordon Bleu London are delighted to announce they will be joined on 10th August by Korean Buddhist nun and chef, Venerable Beop Song, for a special culinary demonstration of Korean temple food. The demonstration is open for all to attend, but please note that registration is required. A renowned chef and cookbook author, Beop … [Read More]
Son Heung-min wins Golden Boot Award
Congratulations to Son Heung-min for winning the Golden Boot award for the highest total goals scored in the English Premier League this season. He shares the award with Liverpool’s Mo Salah, as both players scored 23 goals. Some people (particularly Spurs fans) point out that Salah’s tally includes six penalties, making Son the more prolific … [Read More]
Korean Cuisine Workshops at Westminster Kingsway College
For the spring edition of our Korean Cuisine event, the Korean Cultural Centre UK and Westminster Kingsway College are proud to present a series of in-person culinary workshops. See below for more details on this exciting Korean Cuisine Workshop at the college’s Victoria Centre in central London. During the class, you will learn how to … [Read More]
Korean Menu Week at the Vincent Rooms
The Korean Cultural Centre UK and Westminster Kingsway College are proud to present a Korean Cuisine Menu Week at the college’s ‘The Vincent Rooms’. From the traditional dish samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) to sensational Korean fried chicken, join us for this celebration of Korean food. For one week only, The Vincent Rooms Brasserie will … [Read More]
KCC Vegan food class (online)
For the first online Korean cuisine class this year, the KCCUK will focus on vegan food. Korean Cuisine or hansik (한식) is known for being healthy and full of flavour, it is also known for its broad range of dishes that include both fermented super-foods and condiments. Based on vegetarian diets, hansik was conceived of … [Read More]
Seminar: Joseon Ryori versus Hansik
National food traditions are an important element of national identity and therefore they can be used as an effective instrument in a state’s cultural politics and the construction of its global image. Since the division of the Korean Peninsula into two independent states in 1948, Korean cuisine has developed in two separate directions. Today, two … [Read More]
New Malden’s 3rd Kimjang Festival
The Kimjang Festival returns to the streets of New Malden this November: Kimjang Festival 2021 Saturday 20 November 2021 New Malden Sharing is giving. This autumn we are back with the heart of Korean tradition and cuisine, Kimjang, which is the traditional and communal process of preparing, making, and sharing kimchi. For those who aren’t … [Read More]
Hallyu Con 2021
Hallyu Con returns to London for its second edition. There are opportunities for you to participate and share your passion in several ways. Follow the links below to find out more. Hallyu Con will be streamed from 2pm UK time on 4 September 2021 Watch on the KCCUK’s YouTube Channel or the dedicated Hallyu Con … [Read More]
Online Korean Cuisine Class: Summer Dessert
A perfect introduction to Korean desserts – apply by 8 August. Hansik Class: Summer Dessert Wednesday 11 August 17:30 – 18:30 (BST) Venue: ZOOM (Online) Entrance Free – Booking Essential Apply to [email protected] with your name, email by 8 August 2021. For your summer cooking inspiration, the KCCUK presents an online Korean cuisine class looking … [Read More]
London Kpop Street – the online K-Pop store with a difference – opens its first Pop-up Shop in London in August 2021
LKL is happy to provide space to inform readers of new ventures which may be of interest. Below is a guest post from London Kpop Street letting you know about their pop-up near King’s Cross at the end of August: London Kpop Street Pop-up Store We at London Kpop Street are thrilled to be holding … [Read More]
Has there ever been a better time for Korean food in London?
The last few years have been an exciting time for Korean food in London, seeing a real expansion in the depth and choice of dining and shopping experiences available. Despite the lockdown, the opportunities to try traditional and experimental Korean flavours in London have never been better. Lockdown has encouraged the main food retailers such … [Read More]
Rising to the Top – Sports Talk with So-Hyun Cho and Jack Aitken
Tottenham’s playmaker So-Hyun Cho and Williams F1 reserve driver Jack Aitken joins the KCC for a talk on living and working as elite athletes. Sports Talk: Meet elite athletes in the UK Thursday 5 August 18.30 (60 mins) Free Online Webinar on MS Teams | Registration Required on Eventbrite The Korean Cultural Centre UK is … [Read More]
JOO at BUN H주USE casual dining pop-up
Chef Joo Won, formerly head chef at Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows, is hosting a casual dining pop-up at Soho’s Bun House, featuring a range of sharing plates which bring together Korean and European flavours and techniques. We enjoyed his Korean tasting menu that he created at Galvins, and look forward to trying his dishes in … [Read More]