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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Here’s the official press release for this year’s London Korean Film Festival, released today. This year's festival is the 20th organised by the KCCUK. London Korean Film Festival announces programme for special 20th anniversary edition Opening Gala (World Premiere) – Frosted Window by acclaimed director Kim Jong-kwan, followed by a Q&A with Kim and actor| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
9th October – SOAS University of London On the Way to South Korea (남으로 가는 길) Dir Kim Sang-rae, 2025 Khalili Lecture Theatre - Lower Ground Floor of the Main Building 6.00pm to 9.30pm | Register here We will be hearing from film directors who document the heroic stories of escapes from North Korea, together| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
The Muse Gallery is pleased to present Thread Your Way Through, an exhibition of new drawings and installation by artist Sun Ju Lee. This exhibition builds on Lee’s exploration of line and material, extending her practice into the field of textiles as a site for conceptual and material experimentation. Lee’s practice often begins with shadows| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Celebrate light, culture and community at the joyful Yeon Deung Hoe festival this autumn. The Yeon Deung Hoe, or lotus lantern festival, is a cherished cultural tradition with more than 1,200 years of history. Originally held to commemorate the birth of Buddha, the festival has evolved in Korea to include singing, dancing, traditional games, ceremonies| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
On May 21, 2025, Eunwoo announced MEMORIES which enabled a new chapter for him, merging music, acting, and technology to give AROHA an unforgettable gift, transporting to a 'whole new world'. MEMORIES amalgamate emotional tone and cinematic style. Its tagline "I'll leave our ending up to you" hints at a romantic fantasy between the him| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
It's a big month for events, and a big month for new books. The K-music festival opens on 1 October, the major film festivals start up, and generally there's not enough time to fit everything in. In a crowded month, I'll be making sure I go to see Yun Ko-Eun at Waterstones Covent Garden, Bora| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
