Independent curator Vera Hadzhiyska is happy to present a sensitive new exhibition opening this November in Art Space Portsmouth, showcasing the work of emerging Korean artists Juno Seunghui Joo (주승희) and Sion Kim (김시온). Through photography, drawing, and traditional Korean materials, the exhibition explores the universal experience of mortality—how life and death are processed, remembered, and honoured. Together, the artists| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Date: Friday 21 November 2025, 3pm - 8:30pm. Doors at 2:45pm Venue: Samsung KX | 1 Stable Street | Coal Drops Yard | Kings Cross | London N1C 4DQ | [Map]Tickets: From £16.96 | Get tickets here Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Korean wave (hallyu) as Hallyu Con 2025 ... [Read More] The post Hallyu Con 2025 – Where Korea Meets You first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Thursday 23 October 2025, 6:30pm Venue: KCCUK | Grand Buildings | 1-3 Strand | London WC2N 5BW | kccuk.org.uk | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register here Successfully selected from the KCCUK’s New Talents Open Call, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is proud to present pianist Hwanhee Kim this Autumn: Programme J.S. Bach (arr. F. Busoni) ... [Read More] The post KCC New Talents – Hwanhee Kim (piano) first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Venue: Round Table Books | 73 Granville Arcade | Coldharbour Lane | Brixton | London SW9 8PS | www.roundtablebooks.co.uk | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register here Join Tilted Axis Press for the London launch of Capitalists Must Starve, a radical feminist novel by award-winning Korean author Park Seolyeon, ... [Read More] The post Capitalists Must Starve Launch Party with Park Seolyeon and Anton Hur first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Friday 3 October - Monday 17 November 2025 Venue: INÉ | 16 Hampstead High Street | London NW3 1PX | www.inebytaku.com | [Map]Tickets: Free | Exhibition announcement hereOpen Tuesday - Sunday, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm - 10pm Meet the artist, Sunday 12 Oct 2025 11:00am - 1pm | Register here Exhibited.at and INÉ are ... [Read More] The post Herry Kim: Starlit Syntax, at Upstairs INÉ first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Discover the artistry and elegance of Korean beauty at the 2025 K-Beauty Makeup Class, hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Led by two renowned Korean makeup artists, this hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the signature techniques of K-Beauty, learn about personal colour analysis, and practise live using premium Amorepacific products. Designed for beauty| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Date: Wednesday 5 November - Tuesday 18 November 2025 Venue: Various venuesTickets: Various | Visit www.koreanfilm.co.uk for ticket links 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 ... [Read More] The post London Korean Film Festival 2025 – the detailed schedule first a...| London Korean Links
Date: Friday 10 October 2025, 6pm - 8pm Venue: 56 DR Gallery | 56 Dawes Road | Fulham | London SW6 7EJ | [Map]Tickets: £5 | Get tickets here 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 ... [Read More] The post K-Art Now 2025: The First Movement first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025, 7:30pm Venue: The Elephants Head | 224 Camden High Street | Camden | London NW1 8QR | www.elephantsheadcamden.com | [Map]Tickets: Free | Book here 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, ... [Read More] The post JUE + Olive Wreath at The Elephants Head first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025, 6:45 - 8:30pm Venue: BLOC Theatre | ArtsOne Building | Queen Mary University of London | 1 Westfield Way | Mile End | London E1 4PD | www.qmul.ac.uk/bloc | [Map]Tickets: £10 | Get tickets here Join Wasafiri and Anton Hur to explore the future of Korean literature on a global ... [Read More] The post Anton Hur: Prizing Korean Literature first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Friday 10 October 2025, 10:30am - 2:30pm Venue: Darwin College | Silver Street | Cambridge CB3 9EU | www.darwin.cam.ac.uk | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register hereEvent will be in the Bradfield Room Join us for a special roundtable that discusses the past, present and future of trilateral cooperation between the ROK, US and Japan How ... [Read More] The post Alliances in Alignment: a special Cambridge / Korea Foundation roundtable first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Thursday 9 October - Friday 10 October 2025 Venue: Various venuesTickets: Free | Details below 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 ... [Read More] The post North Korean Human Rights film screenings first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Thursday 23 October - Sunday 16 November 2025 Venue: The Muse Gallery | 269 Portobello Road | London W11 1LR | themuseat269.london | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register for opening night PV hereGallery hours: Thursday - Sunday 12 - 6pm Opening night PV 23 October 6pm - 9pm The Muse Gallery is pleased to present ... [Read More] The post Sun Ju Lee: Thread Your Way Through, at Muse Gallery first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Friday 17 October 2025, 5pm - 7pm Venue: SOAS | 10 Thornhaugh Street | Russell Square | London WC1H 0XG | www.soas.ac.uk/koreanstudies | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register hereEvent will be in Russell Square College Buildings Room RG01 A mystic curator, ‘manga kewpies’ and fantastical super-pigs are pieced together in this history of Korean patchwork. ... [Read More] The post SOAS seminar: Fashioning the National Body through Patchwork first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
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
On Friday 31st October, join world-renowned Buddhist nun and chef Venerable Jeong Kwan for a rare, one-night-only dinner at CORD. The star of Netflix’s Chef’s Table will present an exclusive menu of spiritual Korean temple cuisine, marking a landmark moment for London’s plant-based dining scene. At CORD, we celebrate culinary mastery in all its forms,| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
8TURN consists of 8 members, JAE YUN who is the leader, MYUNG HO, MIN HO, YOON SUNG, HAE MIN, KYUNG MIN, YUN GYU, and SEUNG HEON. The meaning of the team is with the 8(∞) boys, who have infinite possibilities and added the word ‘TURN,’ which makes the new word that contains the bold ambition| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Get ready for a spectacular musical journey from the timeless elegance of Rossini, the passion of Piazzolla, to the anthemic power of Queen, all beautifully woven together with the rich sounds of traditional and contemporary Korean music. This special concert marks the first cultural collaboration between the Royal Borough of Kingston and Seocho District, Seoul,| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Korea Day is coming to Cambridge! Join Cambridge University Library librarians and special guests for an unforgettable celebration of modern and traditional Korean books and culture. Activities Korean bookmaking: Learn the basics of this ancient craft in a Hanji workshop led by paper artist and book maker, Yvette Ja. Embroidery: Korean embroidery is a traditional handicraft.| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
It's been a while since we last had one of these events on Kingston's Fairfield Recreation Ground. Around 20 years ago, the celebrations used to be at the end of June, coinciding, whether intended or not, roughly with the anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Then it moved to mid August, coinciding roughly| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
The British Korean Society's (almost) annual opportunity to hear in person from the British Ambassadors in Seoul and Pyongyang has been set for 6pm on Wednesday 2nd July. The event will be a joint venture with Chatham House, and will take place in the main hall of Chatham House (10 St James's Square, London SW1Y| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Back by popular demand, Shim Chung returns to the Korean Cultural Centre UK as part of the SAC on Screen series. This beloved ballet, performed by the Universal Ballet Company, retells the timeless Korean folktale of a devoted daughter who sacrifices herself to restore her blind father's sight — and is miraculously reborn in a| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Brick Lane Bookshop is thrilled to welcome Heuijung Hur and Rowe Irvin to the store for a special double bill event. Hur will read from their debut collection of genre-defying short stories, Failed Summer Vacation; dreamy, dark, and surreal tales that bend reality and linger in the mind. Irvin presents Life Cycle of a Moth,| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
The first symposium organised by jointly the SOAS Centre of Korean Studies and Sungkyungwan University will offer an opportunity for both established academics and PhD students from the two institutions to present their current work on topics related to Korean Confucianism and the roles of women in Chosǒn society. Time Description 1:00pm-1:15pm Opening remarks 1:15pm-3:00pm| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
What if two seemingly unrelated worlds are brought together by a powerful wave? Join Federica Ionta as she reflects on the intersection of art and entertainment looking at the spread in popularity of all things Korean, a phenomenon known as the ‘Korean Wave’. She will explore how popular culture has brought Korean traditional art in| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Come and join Korean food writer & chef Da-Hae West for her exciting cookbook taster event. We are so excited to host this delicious session which will be celebrating Da-Hae's brand new cookbook! Da-Hae will be cooking on the night - which there will be plenty of tasters for you to try: Speedy mooli kimchi| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Experience vibrant ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) traditions with The Celadon Club, directed by Hyelim Kim. Featuring outstanding musicians and dancers from South Korea, Japan, China, and Indonesia, this captivating performance blends traditional instruments, folk melodies, and expressive dance, celebrating multicultural unity and artistic harmony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pldmx1ybiHQ Performers: Hyelim Kim, Akinori Fujimoto, Kwong Thye Lee, Rachinta| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
The award-winning play which inspired the Netflix Comedy is back by popular demand. Following a sell-out season at Park Theatre earlier this year, KIM’S CONVENIENCE will transfer to Riverside Studios for a strictly limited season from 5 SEPTEMBER – 26 OCTOBER 2024. There’s humour and heart in every aisle… Now a global smash hit, this| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
