Posted by: Hannah Giles  |  Posted on: 26th February 2022

The AGM of the British Korean Society   This will be held on Monday 28th March 2022 at the Korean Cultural Centre UK Grand Buildings, 1 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5EJ from 6.45pm for a 7pm start.   The AGM is open to paid-up members of […]

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Written by: Ian Simm  |  Posted on: 26th February 2022

At the second attempt, following postponement last November as COVID numbers started to rise, the BKS Annual Dinner took place in February with just over 100 members, friends, supporters and sponsors participating. We gathered in the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace at the House of Lords, […]

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Posted by: Hannah Giles  |  Posted on: 18th February 2022

Lecture-Tour: An introduction to Korean Buddhism and its Temples   Wednesday 2nd March 2021 6:30pm – 8:00pm via Zoom Speaker: Professor David A Mason   Register via Eventbrite     A brief history and introduction to the unique characteristics of Korea’s Buddhism and its ancient […]

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Posted by: Hannah Giles  |  Posted on: 4th January 2022

Annual Dinner at the House of Lords Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, London SW1A 0AA Thursday 17th February 2022 Starts at 7.00pm with a Reception and followed by Dinner 8.00pm to 9.30pm       Host Viscount Trenchard Hugh Trenchard, 3rd Viscount Trenchard DL, is an […]

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Posted by: Hannah Giles  |  Posted on: 3rd October 2021

***Please note that this event has been postponed. The House of Lords have cancelled all banqueting events. They have taken a decision on advice from UKHSA in order to protect core parliamentary business from an increase in Covid infections because of a serious Covid-related incident […]

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Written by: Douglas Barrett  |  Posted on: 26th September 2021

Chuseok – Korean Thanksgiving – is a wonderful time to be in Korea. The summer rains recede, and the skies are a vibrant blue. The leaves turn golden brown. The whole country takes to the roads, and railway stations are full as families reunite to […]

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Posted by: Hannah Giles  |  Posted on: 26th September 2021

  The K-Music Festival 2021 begins on 6th October and runs until 17th November.   Fantastic performances are lined up for this year’s festival.   Please visit K-Music Festival 2021 for more information or book via this link.

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Posted by: Hannah Giles  |  Posted on: 10th September 2021

BKS members are cordially invited to a Chuseok reception at the Korean Ambassador’s Residence.   A Reception To Celebrate Chuseok Korean buffet with wine   Hosted by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea His Excellency Gunn Kim   Friday 24th September 2021 6.30pm to […]

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Posted by: Hannah Giles  |  Posted on: 3rd August 2021

Off the Wall: Korean movies outside of the mainstream   Tuesday 24th August 2021 6:30pm – 8:00pm via Zoom Speaker: Hangul Celluloid’s Paul Quinn   Register via Eventbrite     In a talk that takes a refreshing look at the post-2000 movies that weren’t part […]

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Written by: Hari Blackmore  |  Posted on: 3rd August 2021

  A Study of Korean History and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites   On Tuesday the 8th of June, BKS welcomed Prof. David Mason to give an online lecture about Korean history, its Golden (and Dark) Ages, and the numerous World Cultural Heritage Sites associated […]

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