New Malden celebrated international Kimchi Day (22 November) on Saturday in traditional style – with kimchi making classes in the Methodist Church Hall and with kimchi pancakes in the Malden Centre. In the church hall, participants were given a chance to sample the kimchi made by kimchi master Lee Ha Yeon at the classes held … [Read More]
Place: Kingston + New Malden
London Hallyu Festival 2025
Calling all K-POP lovers! The 3rd London Hallyu Festival is coming to New Malden — the heart of the largest Korean community in Europe! This signature Korean cultural festival is a vibrant platform for cultural exchange between the Korean diaspora and local UK communities. Enjoy a day filled with the K-POP Contest, Random Play Dance … [Read More]
New Malden K-POP Awards 2025
Join Mister Woogie for a spectacular evening celebrating the best of K-POP at Beverley Park. Get ready to witness thrilling performances, special guest appearances, and of course, the highly anticipated awards ceremony. Whether you’re a die-hard K-POP fan or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out … [Read More]
80 years of VJ Day and Korean independence: Reflections and beyond
Come join the Royal British Legion at Malden and Coombe War Memorial and New Malden Methodist Church as we commemorate 80 years since VJ Day and celebrate Korean Independence. This in-person event will be a time for talk and reflect on the past and discussing on what lies ahead. Memorial Service at Malden and Coombe … [Read More]
New Malden celebrates Liberation Day
New Malden is holding a celebration party for the 80th Anniversary of Liberation on 16th August from 11 AM to 3 PM in Jubilee Square. All residents and non-residents, Koreans or otherwise, are welcome to join: enjoy some food, sing along, and share a joyful day together. [Read More]
2024 in review part 1 – the cultural year in London
In the first of three articles – which have taken far longer than they should have done to write – we look back over the past year of Korean events in London and elsewhere. At this point in the year we always ask ourselves the question as to whether there is any sign of the Korean … [Read More]
World Korean Food Festival 2024 in New Malden
Interested in K-food? K-pop? K-Culture in general? Look no further and join W Korea in New Malden for the World Korean Food Festival that’s happening, this summer, on 27 July 2024, at the New Malden Methodist Church from 12 noon to 7 pm. For all the K-entertainment enthusiasts, we will have an array of opportunities … [Read More]
New Malden 2024 K-pop Festival
To make New Malden High Street fun, which we have been thinking about for several years, the best Korean town and centre in Europe, we are starting the 2024 K-POP Festival, although small and feeble. Because it’s the first time, we are lacking a lot and need a lot of support. How do you fill … [Read More]
Voices of Freedom: Performances, Escapee Talks, Documentary & Director Q&A
You’re Invited to “Voices of Freedom”: An Evening of Reflection, Tribute, and Unity Join us for a profound journey through the stories of North Korean defectors and the forgotten POWs of the Korean War, hosted by the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council. This unique event weaves together inspiring lectures, a compelling documentary screening, and heartfelt performances … [Read More]
King Charles visits Koreatown to prepare for State Visit
King Charles paid a visit to New Malden Koreatown yesterday, as part of his preparation for the State Visit of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol later this month. It wasn’t the pleasantest of days for it, but despite the grim weather enthusiastic crowds lined the High Street to welcome him. Centre of the action was … [Read More]
Kingston ESEA Culture Festival 2023
Celebrating the Richness of East & Southeast Asian Culture. Join us for the first ever ESEA (East & Southeast Asian) Culture Festival in Kingston! Supported by the Royal Borough of Kingston, KBCE proudly showcases the rich diversity of ESEA heritage in Kingston. The festival kicks off with the ESEA World Music Festival featuring two live … [Read More]
A Tapestry of North Korean Flavours: Weaving Life Stories through Food
On Saturday June 24, a North Korean food exhibition took place at the Methodist Church in New Malden. The event was was part of the Mayor of London’s Community Weekend, which encourages people to engage with their local communities, and was organized by the charity organization Connect: North Korea to raise awareness of their work and … [Read More]
New Malden celebrates the Coronation
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort is a time for celebration across the nation and the Commonwealth, over a weekend of special events: Monday 8 May is a special Bank Holiday that has been proclaimed by the Prime Minister in honour of the Coronation, giving everyone the opportunity to … [Read More]
2022 Kimjang Festival
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]
Documentary screening: Chronicling London Korean Hankyoreh School
We are London Korean Hankyoreh School that started in New Malden in 2014 and the school was created to educate the second generation of Koreans. You may not have heard of our school, but we have been working hard to educate the second generation of Koreans every Saturday at a church located in the heart … [Read More]
New Malden celebrates the Jubilee
Initial details of plans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, appropriately enough in New Malden’s Jubilee Square. Includes an exhibition of photographs exploring the lives of North Korean escapees in New Malden. [Read More]