It’s over ten years since Rejina Pyo came to our attention at a fashion exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre. By that time, having received her MA at Central Saint Martins in 2011, she had already launched her own fashion brand (2013) and had some of her designs collected by a Belgian museum. She opened ... [Read More] The post Rejina Pyo in fashion collaboration with John Lewis first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Saturday 1 November 2025, 2pm Venue: KCCUK | Grand Buildings | 1-3 Strand | London WC2N 5BW | kccuk.org.uk | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register here Join the KCC in partnership with Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism and take a step inside to Korean Temple Food with Venerable Jeong Kwan. Get to learn the culinary ... [Read More] The post Temple Food Meditation with Venerable Jeong Kwan first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025, 6:30pm Venue: Le Cordon Bleu | 15 Bloomsbury Square | London WC1A2LS | www.cordonbleu.edu/london/home/en | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register here Join Le Cordon Bleu London for a demonstration of Korean Temple Food with Venerable Yeogeo on 28th October 2025. Ven. Yeogeo is a Korean Buddhist nun and a renowned expert ... [Read More] The post Temple Food Demonstration with Yeogeo Sunim first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025, 10:30am - 3:30pm Venue: Royal Philatelic Society | 15 Abchurch Lane | London EC4N 7BW | www.rpsl.org.uk | [Map]Tickets: Free | Event announcement on Korea Stamp Society websiteRegister via email to koreanwar75@gmail.com On 11 November 2025, the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) will host Korea – The Unforgotten War, a ... [Read More] The post Korea – the Unforgotten War: History and Philately first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025, 6pm - 7:30pm Venue: SOAS | 10 Thornhaugh Street | Russell Square | London WC1H 0XG | www.soas.ac.uk/koreanstudies | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register hereEvent will be in the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre Part of the Korea Foundation’s LAB Series in collaboration with SOAS University of London, this lecture by leading ... [Read More] The post Bridging Media Art and East Asian Philosophy in the AI Era first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Thursday 26 March - Friday 27 March 2026 Venue: University of Sheffield | Western Bank | Sheffield S10 2TN | www.sheffield.ac.uk | [Map]Tickets: tbc | Call for Papers notice here The challenges facing contemporary societies, including demographic ageing, technological disruption, environmental crisis, and widening inequality, are deeply interconnected. Across the world, governments and communities ... [Read More] The post [Sheffield Conference] Korea Futures: Society, Sustainability, an...| London Korean Links
Date: Monday 27 October 2025, 7pm Venue: KCCUK | Grand Buildings | 1-3 Strand | London WC2N 5BW | kccuk.org.uk | [Map]Tickets: Free | Register here Join the KCCUK for a special K-Seminar exploring how the delicate sensibility of 18th-century Korean painter Hye-won (Shin Yun-bok) continues to inspire today’s digital world. This in-conversation event will ... [Read More] The post Seminar: A Digital Future for Korea’s Timeless Beauty first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Saturday 22 November 2025, 11am - 4pm Venue: New Malden Methodist Church | 49 High Street | New Malden KT3 4BY | www.newmaldenmethodistchurch.com | [Map]Tickets: £6.13 | Get tickets hereKimchi-making sessions at 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm The 7th Kimjang Festival – Make Kimchi and Experience Kimjang! invites everyone to celebrate one of Korea’s most ... [Read More] The post 7th Kimjang Festival: Make Kimchi, Experience Kimjang first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Thursday 13 November - Friday 14 November 2025 Venue: Korean Community Centre | 108-110 Coombe Lane | Raynes Park | London SW20 0AY | www.thekef.org.uk | [Map]Tickets: From £54.88 | Buy tickets hereSessions 10am - 12noon | 2pm - 4pm | 6pm - 9pm Join Netflix-featured Kimchi Master Ha Yeon Lee, officially appointed by ... [Read More] The post Kimchi School at the 7th Kimjang Festival first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Join 4482 | Sasapari for an artist talk with Viviana Hayeong Jeon, a London-based multidisciplinary artist whose installation-based practice explores the affective density and perceptual instability of contemporary life. Rooted in Eastern philosophy and feminist theory, Viviana investigates human vulnerability, fragmentation, and hybrid identity through tactile materials and recursive digital processes. Her work resists coherence| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025, 12:30pm - 4:00pm Venue: Cohen Quad | Worcester Place | Walton Street | Oxford OX1 2HE | www.exeter.ox.ac.uk | [Map]Tickets: Tbc | Register hereEvent will be in the FitzHugh Auditorium in Exeter's Cohen Quad The International Committee for Joint Nomination (ICJN) is pleased to extend our heartfelt invitation to you ... [Read More] The post Oxford conference: Memory and Responsibility in History, and the Role of the International Community first appeared on Londo...| London Korean Links
Seeing that I invested a bit of time in pulling together some discussion material for the culture panel at the Korea Symposium on 29 September I thought I’d share some of the slides together with the gist of what I was trying to say. I was trying to trace, as objectively as possible, what one ... [Read More] The post London Hallyu Festival: the Symposium’s culture panel takes a look at UK Hallyu trends first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
Date: Friday 14 November 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 Tropes and technologies for open talk in South Korean offices since the 1980s 1980s South Korea saw ... [Read More] The post SOAS seminar: New office revolutions first appeared on London Korean Links.| London Korean Links
This event brings together two prominent figures of the Korean art and museum scene to offer insight into the past and future of Korean art and technology. Presentation 1: “The Recreation of Korean Style: Characteristics of Korean Aesthetics” by Inkeon Chun Traditional Korean aesthetics emerged as Koreans engaged in cultural exchanges with outside influences and| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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
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
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
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
Veterans of the Korean War were honoured yesterday in an event marking the 75th anniversary of the start of the War on 25 June 1950. The event was divided into two: the formal ceremony in the morning, and the afternoon entertainments, in between which was a generous Korean lunch provided by the organisers. The dignitaries| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Earlier this month the Cambridge University Library blog uploaded an article telling the story of a letter recently rediscovered among the papers of Sir Harry Parkes by Jiyeon Wood, who is in charge of the Korean and Japanese collection at the library. According to Professor Kim Jong-Hak from Seoul National University: “[Prominent politician and leader| 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
Here are all the concerts that have been part of the K-Music story over the years, together with links to reviews where we have been able to cover the events, or where we have identified reviews on third party websites. Although not branded under the K-music moniker, the series of five Korean concerts presented on| 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
I've been following Korean literature in translation now for around 25 years. Back in the day, I'd buy everything I could lay my hands on - after all, there wasn't much of it around, so there wasn't much financial commitment involved. At the time, most of the literature available was originally written more than thirty| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
The programme for the 2024 K-Music Festival is quite possibly the best yet. For LKL, the real gems are the opening and closing events. We hear that the National Changgeuk Company's Lear, which opens the festival, is every bit as good as their Trojan Women, which we raved about; and for the closing event pretty| 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
Normally at this time of year Korean events in London take a bit of a break and the focus switches to Edinburgh for the Fringe. And yes, there's plenty to justify a trip to Edinburgh if you can find affordable accommodation, not least the retrospective of Do Ho Suh's work at NGS Modern One, which| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
If you find yourself in the Sloane Square area over the Easter period, do pop in to the Garrison Chapel in the new Chelsea Barracks development. It's a lovely, airy space used primarily for exhibitions, and currently there's a group show, launched on International Women's Day, featuring work by eighteen female artists. One of those| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
When faced with the choice of attending a recital by an opera singer I usually politely decline, whatever the reputation of the singer. The prospect of what is usually a selection of operatic arias performed outside of their dramatic context holds little appeal for me, particularly if the recital is accompanied by a piano reduction| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
Over the years, Londoners have had a few, but not many, opportunities to see the work of a Korean playwright on stage. The count increases if you include musicals or performances in provincial theatres or at the Edinburgh fringe, where each year you can normally find at least one 50-minute Korean stage production, but if| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
