The second of six weekly screenings of horror movies and thrillers – a series curated by Collette Balmain – will be introduced by Hangul Celluloid’s Paul Quinn. We are assured that the gremlins that infected the DVD player at last week’s screening have been exorcised. Red Shoes (분홍신) Dir: Kim Yong-gyoon, 2005 (103 mins) 7pm, … [Read More]
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Exhibition visit: KAA residency — I, Kid
For their January 2017 exhibition and performance at the KCC, the Korean Artists Association chose nostalgia for childhood as their theme. The text which follows is from the exhibition catalogue, with installation shots mainly by LKL. I, Kid. 우리어릴적 Childhood memories are special to all of us. They do not disappear, but are planted in … [Read More]
Event news: the first KCC House Concert of the year is with Joo Yeon Sir
The KCC has been holding an open call for Korean musicians to perform in their series of “House Concerts”. That application period closes on 19 February. In the meanwhile, a supremely talented duo will be giving the first recital of the year: KCC House Concert: Joo Yeon Sir (violin), Irina Andrievsky (piano) Tues 21 Feb, … [Read More]
2017 KCC film nights kick off with Princess Aurora
The 2017 film screenings at the KCC start with a season of horror movies and thrillers curated by Colette Balmain. Princess Aurora (오로라 공주) Dir: Bang Eun-jin, 2005, 106 mins 16 February 2017, 7pm @ KCCUK Book via the KCCUK website The directorial debut of Bang Eun-jin, Princess Aurora is a female take on the … [Read More]
2017 Korean Literature Nights
The KCC’s first Korean Literature Night of 2017 features another of Hwang Sun-mi’s short novels. And this year, the nights don’t clash with the film screenings. 2017 Korean Literature Nights The Korean Literature Night (KLN) is a monthly discussion group, held on the last Wednesday evening of the month (apart from the first meeting), that … [Read More]
11th K-pop academy – application window now open
Deadline for applying for the 11th K-pop Academy is 12 February. More details below. The 11th K-pop Academy Date: 25 February – 20 May 2017 (12 weeks) Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (every Saturday) Venues: Korean Cultural Centre UK and various offsite venues Tuition Fee: Free Since 2012 the ‘K-Pop Academy’ has given K-Pop fans a … [Read More]
Enrol now: Korean Cultural Classes starting January 2017
For the first season of Korean cultural courses of 2017 the KCCUK is entering into a partnership with Kingston Adult Education. Courses will be held in the King Charles Centre, Hollyfield Road, Surbiton KT5 9AL. This term, dance and cuisine are added to the list of things you can learn. All four courses have ten … [Read More]
Event news: i, kid — the Korean Artists Association residency at the KCC
This is now the seventh exhibition by the Korean Artists Association UK to be held at the KCC. Their opening performance is always very popular and numbers are strictly limited so get your registration in early. Note that registration is via [email protected] and not the normal KCC address. i, kid — 우리어릴적 Exhibition and performance … [Read More]
Event news: an introduction to Korean beauty tips and products
I’ve always wondered what benefits snail secretion filtrate brings to your daily cosmetic regime. I’m hoping to find out this week. As always, registration is necessary for this event, and note that the RSVP is to the embassy, not the KCC. Discover Korea Event: K-Beauty matters Introduction of Korean beauty tips and products 8 December 18:30 … [Read More]
Event news: Under the Sun – Vitaly Mansky’s DPRK documentary screens at the KCC
One of the rare occasions when KCC has hosted an event about North Korea: Screening event: Under the Sun Director: Vitaly Mansky (2015) Screening organised by Free NK Friday 18 November 2016, 7pm – 9pm Korean Culture Centre | 1-3 Strand | London WC2N 5BW Free entry but registration required via Eventbrite Description This movie screening … [Read More]
Event news: Art & Disaster-3D printing — artist talk
News of an artist talk later this week at the KCC: Art & Disaster – 3D Printing Artist Talk at Korean Cultural Centre UK 2pm, 20th October 2016 Curated by Art&Disaster Co-organised by Space_BA421(Korea), 10AAA(UK) This is artist Talk with 4 artist Kang Jeauk (강제욱), Ha Seok Jun (하석준), Im Do One (임도원), Shin Kiwoun … [Read More]
Exhibition news: Koo Jeong A — Riptide: KCC’s Artist of the Year exhibition
The KCC’s third Artist of the Year exhibition opens on 7 October and focuses on Koo Jeong A, who earlier on this year had an installation in the old Charing Cross underground station. Koo Jeong A: Riptide 7 October – 19 November 2016 Korean Cultural Centre UK | Grand Buildings, 1 – 3 Strand | … [Read More]
Event news: KCC House Concert with the Rogeri String Trio
Notice of an upcoming concert at the KCC: Rogeri String Trio Tuesday 4 October 2016, 7pm Korean Cultural Centre The Korean Cultural Centre invites you to ‘THE KCC HOUSE CONCERT’ to hear an exciting programme featuring 3 Principal members of the Korean Chamber Orchestra, the Rogeri String Trio. Programme Haydn String Trio in G Major … [Read More]
Event news: ArtTalk – Creative Relationships in London
A useful talk to illuminate the current exhibition at the KCC. Registration is required in the normal manner. ARTTALK – Creative Relationships in London An event that includes dialogue sessions with artists and curators about contemporary craft. 18.30 – 20.00 Tuesday 6 September Korean Cultural Centre UK, 1-3 Strand, London, WC2N 5BW Speakers include: Kyoungrin … [Read More]
Brief review: Taming of the Shrew, at the KCC
It was a great treat to see a shortened version of ‘Taming of The Shrew’ at the Korean Cultural Centre recently, performed in English by EDP, student drama club of Soon Chun Hyang University. Even if the academic talks that preceded it were not quite as lively, one valuable outcome of attending the seminar was … [Read More]
KCC culture workshops autumn term – application window now open
The application window for the third term of this year’s culture workshops at the KCC is now open. Note that the taekwondo and gayageum classes continue on from the previous two terms and are thus only open to those who have attended previous terms. Applications are invited though for the calligraphy and jogakbo classes. You … [Read More]