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Korean Cultural Centre UK

Korean Cultural Centre UK

Cultural organization in London


The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) is a branch of the South Korean Korean Cultural Centers[1] that first opened on 31 January 2008 just off London's Trafalgar Square.

Exhibitions

The KCCUK holds regular exhibitions at its centre throughout the year, as well as the annual UK-based Korean Artists Exhibition each December. In 2011, the KCCUK, in partnership with the KCCNY produced their first joint-exhibition with another Cultural Centre, named NyLon and in 2010; the KCCUK's Exhibition ‘Present from the Past’ raised over £20,000 for the British veterans of the Korean War.

Performances and Events

The KCCUK holds events throughout the year. At the KCC there are regular concerts and K-pop Nights as well as talks, lectures, workshops and gallery tours. Offsite, the KCCUK produces the annual ‘London Korean Film Festival’ as well as frequently participating in the Mayor's Thames Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival.

Korean Language Courses

The Sejong Institute at the Korean Cultural Centre UK is the Korean language course that offers a social education programme. Upon completing the course students are able to express themselves in Korean on a vast range of topics.

Film Club

For larger groups, the KCCUK operates a Film Club, where 5 or more guests can watch Korean Films in the Main hall or Video Rooms.


References

  1. "문화체육관광부" [MCST]. terms.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 24 May 2019.

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