Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 7th September 2026
*** This event is fully booked *** BKS members are cordially invited to a special reception at the Korean Ambassador’s Residence. A Reception To Celebrate Chuseok & BKS’s 70th Anniversary Korean buffet with wine Hosted by the Ambassador […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 19th August 2026
We held the latest in our Two Ambassadors series at SOAS on 2 July. Our distinguished speakers were Karen Maddocks who is Head of North-East Asia Department in the FCDO, and Simon Wood who is presently the UK Ambassador to Pyongyang, North Korea. Karen […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 12th June 2026
Briefing with the British ambassadors to South and North Korea, who will talk about their work, and current issues on the Peninsula Thursday 2nd July 20266.30pm to 9.00pm Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre SOAS University of London Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square London […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 19th May 2026
*** This event is now fully booked *** Guided Tour of the Temple Monday 1st June 2026, 6.30pm to 7.45pm Meeting point: Temple Underground Station Sue King, BKS member and a Blue Badge Guide, will be taking us on a […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 9th April 2026
The British Korea Society held its AGM at the Korean Cultural Centre on 30 March 2026. Minister Kim Siwoon who is responsible for public diplomacy at the Korean Embassy thanked the BKS for making the connection between Seoul and London. It is the 70th […]
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Written by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 29th March 2026
BKS Visit to the FCDO: A Journey Through History On 13th March 2026, fifteen fortunate BKS members were invited to a guided tour of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, expertly led by Patrick Salmon, Chief Historian at the FCDO. From the […]
1 CommentPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 7th March 2026
The AGM of the British Korean Society This will be held on Monday 30th March 2026 Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N 5BW from 6.45pm for a 7pm start. The AGM is open to paid-up members of […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 25th February 2026
*** THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED *** Guided Tour of the Historic Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Friday 13th March 2026 at 2.30pm The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH BKS members are warmly invited to a […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 14th February 2026
Celebrating Seollal The Korean Lunar New Year Thursday 26th February 2026 at 7pm Kang Nam Korean Restaurant 19A High Street New Malden KT3 4BY Seollal is one of the most celebrated national holidays in Korea. This year, Seollal falls on 17th February of the […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 10th February 2026
The British Korean Society held its annual reception at House of Commons on 27 November. The reception took place in the Terrace Pavillion with spectacular views of the River Thames and the London Eye. Our host was The Rt Hon Sir Ed Davey, Head […]
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of longtime BKS member, Peter Poole, aged 94, on 7th August 2026. Peter joined the then Anglo-Korean Society in 2002 and served for many years as Membership Secretary before stepping down […]
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The V&A is running an online and in-person course on the Arts of Korea, offering a wonderful opportunity for anyone with an interest in Korean art, history, and culture. Discover the rich visual and material culture of Korea with this outstanding 10-week online/in-person course offered […]
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