Hear from former diplomat Martin Uden as he remembers the soldiers who served in Korea and are now buried at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan. Over 1,100 British servicemen died while fighting alongside UN forces in the Korean War, resisting the invasion by North Korea and the subsequent involvement of China. Over 880 of … [Read More]
Tag: UK-Korea links
Selected publications
- James E Hoare: East Asia Observed: Selected Writings 1973-2021, Amsterdam University Press 2023
- Christopher Roberts: British Extraterritoriality in Korea, 1884 – 1910: A comparison with Japan, Renaissance 2021
- Stephen A Royle: Anglo-Korean Relations and the Port Hamilton Affair, 1885-1887, Routledge 2017
1883: A Journey Through the Archives
The KCCUK is pleased to present ‘1883: A Journey Through the Archives’ to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the United Kingdom. The exhibition features a wonderful array of materials that presents the encounters between Korea and the UK in the early period of diplomacy in 19th century Joseon. As Korea … [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]
President Yoon’s State Visit
The President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, accompanied by Mrs Kim Keon Hee, will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom as the guest of His Majesty The King from 21st to 23rd November 2023. Their Majesties The King and Queen will host the State Visit at Buckingham Palace. … [Read More]
Royal visit to New Malden
His Majesty The King will visit New Malden on Wednesday, 8th November to spend time with the area’s Korean community, ahead of the State Visit by The President of the Republic of Korea and the First Lady later this month. The King will meet community groups at New Malden Methodist Church and hear about Korea’s … [Read More]
Site of first Korean legation in London unveiled
At a brief ceremony on 30 October, Ambassador Yoon Yeocheol unveiled a plaque marking the location of the first Korean legation to London, together with Mr Ian McDermott, representing the owners of the building. The building is at 4 Trebovir Road [map], a side street by Earls Court Station in West London, and is now … [Read More]
Concert to celebrate 140 years of Korea-UK Relations
HE Ambassador Yoon Yeocheol will be hosting a special concert celebrating 140 years of Korea-UK Relations, in a spectacular venue: the Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace followed by a reception in the Cartoon Gallery: Welcome to our concert celebrating 140 years of Korea-UK relations! I look forward to sharing an evening of enchanting music … [Read More]
The Ties Through Time: an exhibition celebrating 140 years of UK-Korea Relations
Experience a world of enduring diplomatic relations that have stood the test of time. ‘The Ties Through Time’ is a grand tribute to 140 years of remarkable cooperation, cultural exchange, and diplomacy between the United Kingdom and Korea. Our journey begins with the first encounter in 1797, followed by early diplomacy from 1883 to 1903 … [Read More]
Cairo Declaration and Korean service in British army commemorated in SOAS conference
Hands up, anyone who had actually heard of the Cairo Declaration before this SOAS conference designed to mark its 80th anniversary? I certainly hadn’t. Winston Churchill was in Cairo with a contingent of over 100 diplomatic and administrative staff, in late November 1943, where along with Chang Kai-shek and President Roosevelt they were starting to … [Read More]
Conference: The Korean Independence Movement and the United Kingdom
To commemorate the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and the United Kingdom and the 80th anniversary of the Cairo Declaration, SOAS University of London and the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government are jointly holding this international academic conference. Scholars from Korea and the UK will gather to engage … [Read More]
Books and People: a Korean Cornucopia
Brother Anthony of Taizé has donated to the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, his extensive library of nineteenth and early twentieth-century books by foreigners on Korea and will offer comments on selected books and the personalities behind them. Biography Brother Anthony of Taizé (naturalized Korean name An Sonjae) studied Medieval and Modern languages at Oxford. … [Read More]
Andong remembers the Queen
The Korea Times has a nice article reminiscing about the Queen’s visit to Andong’s Hahoe Folk Village in 1999, where she celebrated her 73rd birthday. The village has set up a temporary memorial for the Queen for visitors to pay their respects in the period leading up to the state funeral on 19 September. The … [Read More]
London and Seoul unite with giant Hockney video screening
CIRCA, a new platform showcasing digital art both online and in a public space in the heart of London, has commissioned a digital artwork from David Hockney which will be on show in London and Seoul, plus LA, New York and Tokyo, during May. In London, the display will be on the big screen at … [Read More]
Cliff Richard in Seoul, 1969
OK, here goes… possibly LKL’s first ever Cliff Richard post. While searching for vintage Korean vinyl records sold in the UK on the Discogs record collectors website (they do crop up now and then, but if you’re a fan of Songolmae or Lee Mija, forget it: you’re too late!), I found this intriguing item – … [Read More]
V+A Korean programme receives boost from MCST
Great news for the V&A’s programme of Korean activities and gallery: V&A announces landmark partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism 17 June 2020: The V&A has today announced a new five-year partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Korea. This major grant will enable the redevelopment of the museum’s … [Read More]
A roundup of the early Autumn celebrations
As people return from their summer holidays and prepare for the autumn season, there’s a range of celebratory events that form part of the annaul cycle: from the Korean holiday calendar there’s Chuseok (celebrated over the full moon of the 8th lunar month – 12 -14 September this year) and National Foundation Day, also known … [Read More]