In 2025, Korea marks the 80th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol, Korea’s National Liberation Day. To mark this important occasion, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is hosting a special lecture that explores the historical period surrounding Korea’s loss and recovery of sovereignty through the life of Princess Deokhye, the last princess of the Korean Empire. The lecture| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
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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
For the June performance of 2025 New Talents, we are delighted to introduce Kiyoka Hyun Duo, composed of Kiyoka Ohara (Flute) and Hyunjeong Hwang (Piano). Don't miss this chance to enjoy Kiyoka Hyun Duo's amazing musical adventure this June! Programme J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E-flat major BWV821 I. Allegro moderato II. Siciliano III. Allegro G.| 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
