News | KCCUK

Published 21 Nov 2024

Local Treasures of Korea⁠: Curated for the Visit Korea Year (2023-2024)⁠

Published 14 Nov 2024

Recuruiting Docent Volunteers- <Bestselling and Beloved: Korean Literary Treasures>

Published 22 Oct 2024

Recruiting Docent Volunteers - <2024 KCCUK x Germany x France Open call: Ordinary World>

The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) is looking for volunteer docents to support our upcoming exhibition <2024 KCCUK x Germany x France Open call: Ordinary ...

Published 19 Nov 2023

140 Years of Korea-UK Relations: Shared History and Memories

In celebration of 140 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and the United Kingdom, the President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Yoon Suk ...

Published 20 Oct 2023

K-Heritage, A new world Soritgonggam in London - Sharing Korean Folk Music

Published 22 Aug 2023

Essay Contest to Celebrate 140 years of Korea-UK Relations

Published 16 Aug 2023

Korean Literature Review Contest

Share your book reviews and win a chance to get a free trip to Korea

Published 8 Aug 2023

Announcement of Selected Artists for <KCC Germany X UK X France Open Call 2023>

Published 31 Jul 2023

New Growth 4.0, 15 Projects for Korea's Big Leap

Published 27 Jul 2023

Talk Talk Korea 2023 Contest

If you wish to travel Korea for FREE, this is your exclusive chance!The World’s Largest Korean Culture Contest with THEBOYZ<Talk Talk Korea 2023> ...

Published 3 Jul 2023

Preston Sejong Institute Free Summer Short Course

Preston Sejong Institute offers a free online Korean alphabet course this summer. Please see the poster for the details.Application form : https://forms.gle/6ipYZ4M63JGtVhY46

Published 13 Jun 2023

CALL FOR PAPERS International Symposium

Published 2 Jun 2023

2023 Global Youth Summit

The 2023 Global Youth Summit will be held in South Korea, hosted by The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and organised by the National ...

Published 17 May 2023

Fairness and Common Sense Build A New Republic of Korea

The Yoon Suk Yeol government has pushed forward with the “normalization of abnormality,” promising that it will restore fairness and common sense. After its first ...

Published 27 Mar 2023

Join Honorary Reporters 2023

Join this year's class of Honorary Reporters for the chance to experience and share Korean culture with the world. Honorary Reporters can create articles or ...

Published 6 Mar 2023

Video contest to celebrate 140 years of UK-Korea relations

We are hosting a video contest to celebrate 140 years of UK-Korea relations. Please find detailed application guidelines on our application website below.http://www ...

Published 28 Feb 2023

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

Did you know that the 1st of March is a very meaningful day for Koreans? This year marks the 104th anniversary of the Proclamation of ...

Published 18 Jan 2023

Korean Language Course 2023 - Student Selection Result

See the result here

Published 4 Jan 2023

Korean Language Course 2023

Application Period: 5 Jan 2022 - 15 Jan 2023

Published 8 Nov 2022

K-Arts Dance Company Autumn Tour

This autumn, the Korea National University of Arts (led by University President Kim Dae-jin) are proud to present a series will be having of Contemporary ...

Published 31 Oct 2022

The condolence message of KCCUK

From everyone at the KCCUK we would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to those lost in the Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, we wish ...

Published 6 Oct 2022

Hangul Day - KCCUK Closure

Hangul Day (한글날) is a national Holiday in Korea marking the invention and proclamation of Hangul (한글), the Korean alphabet, by the 15th century Korean ...

Published 30 Sep 2022

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

The National Foundation Day of Korea (Gaecheonjeol 개천절) falls on Monday 3rd October and is a public holiday in Korea.As Gae-cheon means the ‘Opening ...

Published 12 Aug 2022

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed on the National Liberation Day of Korea - Monday 15TH August 2022.The KCCUK will re-open on Tuesday ...

Published 22 Jul 2022

K-LANGUAGE FESTA

Published 22 Jun 2022

The Global Contest Talk Talk Korea 2022

Published 24 May 2022

Research staff member application

Published 6 May 2022

The 3rd University Student Essay Competition 'Peace In Korea'

The Korean Peninsula has been divided since the end of World War II and this division has been a flashpoint of tension and conflict for ...

Published 22 Apr 2022

2022 K-influencer Academy application

Want to be the next influencer for Korea?Be the next YouTube creator of Korean cultural content.Welcome to the 3rd K-influencer Academy, a YouTube ...

Published 4 Apr 2022

Join the Honorary Reporters team in 2022

The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2022 is seeking Honorary Reporters for Korea.net to ...

Published 16 Mar 2022

“2022 KCC OPEN CALL UK X GERMANY” Announcement

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Open Call.

Published 28 Feb 2022

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed on Tuesday, 1st March 2022 to mark Korea’s national holiday, The March First Independence Movement Day ...

Published 28 Feb 2022

The K-Pop Academy 2022: Selection results announced

The selection results have been announced for the K-Pop Academy 2022 programme. An email has been sent out to all successful applicants.

Published 25 Feb 2022

K-Arts Borderless Online Festival 2022

It’s now the time we’ve all been waiting for,The K-Arts Borderless Online Festival 2022!

Published 12 Jan 2022

2022 the 81st TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

▶ Test Date: Saturday 9 April 2022▶ Test centre: London and Preston▶ Application period : 10~30 January 2022

Published 15 Dec 2021

We need your views!

There is also a chance to win a special K-Goodie Bag.

Published 12 Oct 2021

2021 K-Culture Festival

The K-Culture Festival is the leading Hallyu global festival connecting Korean culture with the world. This festival, which features various aspects of Korean culture, such ...

Published 8 Oct 2021

Photography Exhibition: Hangeul I met

Under the theme ‘Hangeul we met in our daily lives’, the Hangeul Photography Contest was held from 18 May to 16 August.

Published 27 Sep 2021

Call for Applications to Online K-Pop Dance Course

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is pleased to announce that registration for Online K-Pop Dance Pilot Course is now open.

Published 13 Sep 2021

2021 Seoul Friendship Festival

Participate in Global Programs at 2021 Seoul Friendship Festival

Published 4 Aug 2021

Bilingual Literary Reading Event; Meeting Son Mi’s Poem in English

The Literature Translation Institute of Korea is hosting the 2021 Online-Offline Bilingual Readings of Korean Literature in nine cities from May to October.

Published 28 Jul 2021

2021 UCLan IKSU Korean Literature Review Contest

The International Institute of Korean Studies (IKSU) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is hosting the “2021 Korean Literature Review Contest” in the UK.

Published 19 Jul 2021

Help us bring the seals home

A total of 73 guksae and eobo were lost during wartime. Help us bring the lost seals homes.

Published 14 Jul 2021

2021 K-Community Challenge

Don't miss a chance to join Korean Traditional challenge with K-POP stars!

Published 7 Jul 2021

The 6th Korean Language Video Contest

Send your video for KBS WORLD Radio's 6th Korean Language Video Contest.

Published 5 Jul 2021

2021 The 78th TOPIK Application

The Application for the 78th TOPIK(Test of Proficiency in Korean) is now open.

Published 5 Jul 2021

Photography Contest: Hangeul I met

The National Hangeul Museum is hosting a photography contest.

Published 18 May 2021

UNESCO-UNITWIN Symposium

An international scholarly symposium on the theme Arts Education in and through a Time of Crisis

Published 7 May 2021

KCCUK - Reopening from 10 May 2021

**Open Mon - Fri with reduced opening hours until further notice**

Published 30 Apr 2021

Notice of Phishing Emails

It has come to our attention that cyber criminals are sending emails purporting to come from the KCCUK offering access to financial resources.

Published 16 Mar 2021

Daegu International Marathon 2021

Apply for the Virtual Marathon by 19 March

Published 16 Mar 2021

TaLK Programme Application 2021

Inviting adventurous students to teach English in the rural areas of South Korea

Published 22 Feb 2021

The 19th K-Pop Academy: Selection results announced

The selection results have been announced for the 19th K-Pop Academy programme. An email has been sent out to all successful applicants.

Published 17 Feb 2021

2021 GKS for Graduate Degrees Application in the UK

Published 4 Feb 2021

300 Year-Old Class of 2020

A Fantasy Comic Web Drama promoting Korea's UNESCO World Heritage sites

Published 3 Feb 2021

Enjoy the K-Tour Top 10 from Home

Real-time Online Tours Guided by Local Experts

Published 25 Jan 2021

Overview of Korean Natural Heritage

The Cultural Heritage Administration published the ‘Overview of Nature Heritages’ so that anyone can easily meet and enjoy our precious natural heritages.

Published 15 Jan 2021

We Are Strongest When United

Published 11 Jan 2021

STAY HOME and ENJOY K-ARTs

It is becoming harder to see Korean performing arts due to Covid-19, but you can now enjoy Korean culture and art content from home on ...

Published 30 Dec 2020

Korean Language Course 2020 - Student Selection Result Announcement

Published 21 Dec 2020

NOTICE-Website Maintenance

We’re improving our website which may cause some brief disruption.Please be aware that on Monday 21 Dec at 7pm this website will be ...

Published 1 Dec 2020

KCCUK Gallery Has Reopened - Plan Your Visit

Published 23 Nov 2020

Notice of Phishing Emails

It has come to our attention that cyber criminals are sending emails purporting to come from the KCCUK offering access to financial resources.

Published 5 Nov 2020

Stronger Together. Korea and the UK

This short film is to celebrate Korea and the UK's ties and friendship over the last 137 years. Please join us to watch the latest ...

Published 29 Oct 2020

KCCUK closes temporarily from 5 November

Stay connected and creative while the KCCUK is temporarily closed.

Published 27 Oct 2020

K-Culture Month

K-Culture Month will include a series of events brought together through the theme of Korean culture by the KCCUK.

Published 16 Oct 2020

Chuncheon Puppet Film Festival

Calling all puppeteers, the 32nd Chuncheon Puppet Festival is looking for participants.

Published 3 Oct 2020

Korea’s policy responses to COVID-19: Building resilience for the cultural sector

The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) has published a report on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, looking at measures to support ...

Published 9 Sep 2020

Notice of Phishing Emails

It has come to our attention that cyber criminals are sending emails purporting to come from the KCCUK offering access to financial resources during the ...

Published 29 Jul 2020

The 19th Korean UCC Festival for Foreigners

The Korea University Korean Language Center will host the 19th Annual Korean UCC Festival for Foreigners on 8th October.

Published 24 Jun 2020

A message from Korean War Veteran, Alan Guy MBE

The people of Korea will never forget the sacrifices that were made to secure our freedom all those years ago and so recently, the Republic ...

Published 10 Jun 2020

Supporting Arts and Culture in the Era of COVID-19: A Korean government report

The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has published a report on its response to the COVID-19 health crisis.

Published 28 May 2020

KCCUK Multi-Channel Network on YouTube

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Multi-Channel Network (MCN) that brings together YouTubers with an interest in promoting and sharing Korean ...

Published 15 Apr 2020

Exciting new programme for K-YouTubers in the UK

We are excited to launch a new initiative giving UK-based video bloggers the opportunity to work with the KCCUK in creating a Multi-Channel Network (MCN ...

Published 17 Mar 2020

Important Notice Regarding COVID-19

The KCCUK will be closed to the public with immediate effect.

Published 18 Feb 2020

Change to KCCUK Opening Hours

The opening hours of the Korean Cultural Centre UK will change from 1st March 2020.

Published 13 Jan 2020

KCCUK Social Media Awards 2019: Winners announced

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the KCCUK Social Media Awards 2019.

Published 20 Dec 2019

Korean Language Course 2020 - Student Selection Result

Published 15 Dec 2019

Christmas 2019: Notice of Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed for the holidays on 25, 26 and 28 December, and 1 January.

Published 10 Dec 2019

Thank you from the KCCUK!

We would like to say a final huge thank you to everyone who joined us for yet another successful programme of cultural events in 2019 ...

Published 10 Dec 2019

From Tangible to Intangible

A Media Showcase of Kisa chin p’yori chinch’an uigwe

Published 27 Nov 2019

Library Closure Notice

The KCCUK Library will be closed on Tues 10 December and Weds 11 December for necessary maintenance. Books can be returned at the Reception as ...

Published 10 Nov 2019

Asean Fantasia

24 November 5.30pm KBS 1TV

Published 8 Oct 2019

Hangeul Proclamation Day - Notice of Closure

The KCCUK will be closed this Wednesday, 9 October for Hangeul Proclamation Day, a national holiday celebrating the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet ...

Published 3 Oct 2019

Exhibition is open on 3rd October at KCCUK

Please join us at the KCCUK for the 'Negotiating Borders' exhibition and the Artist Talk from 6 to 8 pm.

Published 23 Sep 2019

The 16th K-Pop Academy: Selection results announced

The selection results have been announced for the 16th K-Pop Academy programme. An email has been sent out to all successful applicants.

Published 2 Sep 2019

K-Community Festival in Europe

K-Community Festival (KCF) is a new Korean cultural festival launched through KOFICE in 2019.

Published 20 Aug 2019

Summer Bank Holiday - Notice of Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed on Monday, 26th August 2019 for Summer Bank Holiday.

Published 13 Aug 2019

Liberation Day - Notice of Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed on Thursday, 15 August 2019 to mark Korea's National Liberation Day.

Published 30 Jul 2019

Studentship - Collecting and displaying Korean contemporary craft and design at the V&A

This studentship proposes to unravel the Museum’s Korean collection history from 1919 to 2019, considering it in relation to the institution’s wider collecting ...

Published 29 Jul 2019

Nina Park: One-handed Daegeum Solo Performance

Join Ms Nina Park for this one-handed daegeum performance at Christ Church North Finchley. FREE, drop-in.

Published 19 Jun 2019

Dive into Peace | Gwangju 2019 - FINA World Championships

Dive into Peace. Dive into Gwangju, Korea.

Published 18 Jun 2019

DREAM RITUAL

Dream Ritual is an ethereal live dance and video performance inspired by the ancient Korean tradition of buying and selling dreams.

Published 10 Jun 2019

Liverpool Biennial Curatorial Fellowship

Liverpool Biennial is offering an exciting opportunity for an emerging Korean curator to spend a year in Liverpool working with its renowned curatorial team in ...

Published 25 May 2019

Spring Bank Holiday - Notice of Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed on Monday 27th May for Spring Bank Holiday.

Published 20 May 2019

Dreams and Dreaming - their place in our lives

Join a discussion about dreams, contribute a memorable dream and have it featured in DREAM AUCTION | DREAM RITUAL project.

Published 4 May 2019

Early May Bank Holiday - Notice of Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed on Monday 6th May for Early May Bank Holiday.

Published 18 Apr 2019

Easter Holidays – Notice of Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed from 19 to 22 April.

Published 17 Apr 2019

2019 KCCUK Open Call Announcement

We are pleased to announce that the following artists have been selected to present a group show for the 2019 KCCUK Open Call.

Published 8 Apr 2019

Call for 18th LTI Korea Translation Award for Aspiring Translators 2019

The 18th LTI Korea Translation Award for Aspiring Translators seeks to discover new talent in literary translation who will serve as a bridge between Korean ...

Published 8 Apr 2019

Call for Applications to the Regular Course 2019

The LTI Korea Translation Academy is looking for talented applicants who will rise to the challenge of translating Korean literature, thereby contributing to the growth ...

Published 28 Mar 2019

2019 K-Community Festival in Europe

The selected team will visit Korea and receive lessons from professionals of various fields in the Korean Culture.

Published 15 Mar 2019

2019 ACC_R International Residency Open Call

The platform for research and creation where ideas are made and exchanged focusing on art and culture in Asia.

Published 15 Mar 2019

We are seeking Honorary Reporters

KOCIS is seeking Honorary Reporters who can help the world learn more about Korea.

Published 7 Mar 2019

I’m a flag

2019 marks the centennial anniversary ofthe March First Independence Movement and the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea.

Published 28 Feb 2019

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

Please note that the KCCUK will be closed on Friday, 1st March 2019 to mark Korea’s national holiday, The March First Independence Movement Day.

Published 2 Jan 2019

Korea Grand Sale

The annual festival of shopping, tourism, and culture

Published 5 Dec 2018

Exhibitions in Korea - Goryeo: The Glory of Korea

The National Museum of Korea holds a special exhibition to mark the 1100th anniversary of the founding of Goryeo (918-1392).

Local Treasures of Korea⁠: Curated for the Visit Korea Year (2023-2024)⁠

Recuruiting Docent Volunteers- <Bestselling and Beloved: Korean Literary Treasures>

The Korea Times' Youtube Channel 'Howdy Korea'

K-pop Worlds: Exploring the Global Influence of a Korean Phenomenon

Open Call Announcement - 2025 New Year Exhibition

2024 Korea Stage Festa

K-COMMUNITY CHALLENGE 2024

K-Photo Frame

Development of Korea-UK Relations Essay Competition

Korean Webtoon & Video Contest 2024

The KOREA BUCKET LIST

2024 Korea Art Festival

The 61st Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

2024 edition of world's biggest Hallyu content contest begins

A Conversation with Cha Inpyo

K-pop from the Godfather of K-pop

Web Novels Translation Course

2024 KOREA BEAUTY FESTIVAL

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

Korean Children Stories Online

Call for Applications to the LTI Korea Translation Academy 2024

2024 Korea.net Honorary Reporters and K-influencers

2024 Sheffield Korean video contest

2024 Korean Language Speaking Contest

[Job Opening] Production Assistant

Recruiting Docent Volunteers - <2024 KCCUK x Germany x France Open call: Ordinary World>

140 Years of Korea-UK Relations: Shared History and Memories

K-Heritage, A new world Soritgonggam in London - Sharing Korean Folk Music

Essay Contest to Celebrate 140 years of Korea-UK Relations

Korean Literature Review Contest

Announcement of Selected Artists for <KCC Germany X UK X France Open Call 2023>

New Growth 4.0, 15 Projects for Korea's Big Leap

Talk Talk Korea 2023 Contest

Preston Sejong Institute Free Summer Short Course

CALL FOR PAPERS International Symposium

2023 Global Youth Summit

Fairness and Common Sense Build A New Republic of Korea

Join Honorary Reporters 2023

Video contest to celebrate 140 years of UK-Korea relations

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

Korean Language Course 2023 - Student Selection Result

Korean Language Course 2023

K-Arts Dance Company Autumn Tour

The condolence message of KCCUK

Hangul Day - KCCUK Closure

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

K-LANGUAGE FESTA

The Global Contest Talk Talk Korea 2022

Research staff member application

The 3rd University Student Essay Competition 'Peace In Korea'

2022 K-influencer Academy application

Join the Honorary Reporters team in 2022

“2022 KCC OPEN CALL UK X GERMANY” Announcement

National Holiday - KCCUK Closure

The K-Pop Academy 2022: Selection results announced

K-Arts Borderless Online Festival 2022

2022 the 81st TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

We need your views!

2021 K-Culture Festival

Photography Exhibition: Hangeul I met

Call for Applications to Online K-Pop Dance Course

2021 Seoul Friendship Festival

Bilingual Literary Reading Event; Meeting Son Mi’s Poem in English

2021 UCLan IKSU Korean Literature Review Contest

Help us bring the seals home

2021 K-Community Challenge

The 6th Korean Language Video Contest

2021 The 78th TOPIK Application

Photography Contest: Hangeul I met

UNESCO-UNITWIN Symposium

KCCUK - Reopening from 10 May 2021

Notice of Phishing Emails

Daegu International Marathon 2021

TaLK Programme Application 2021

The 19th K-Pop Academy: Selection results announced

2021 GKS for Graduate Degrees Application in the UK

300 Year-Old Class of 2020

Enjoy the K-Tour Top 10 from Home

Overview of Korean Natural Heritage