Korea Day

Korea Day Cambridge 2025

Festival

Korea Day is coming to Cambridge! Join us at the Cambridge University Library 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. Enjoy this demonstration of the artform with embroidery artist, Heehwa Jo.
Pop-up display: Find out about our Korean collections at the University Library with this pop-up display curated by our Korean collection librarians.
VR experience: A unique opportunity to experience Korean cultural heritage through art graphic forms.

Plus Special Talks:

Hear a short talk on Korean Aesthetics from Dr Seunghye Sun, Director of the Korean Culture Centre UK. Followed by a talk from author Juhea Kim, author of Beasts of a Little Land and City of Night Birds.