Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 22nd April 2021
The Korean Peninsula: UK Ambassadors in Conversation Friday 7th May 2021 18:00-19:00 via Zoom An invitation-only webinar for members of the British Korean Society, held in partnership with the Royal Institute for International Affairs This webinar brings together the UK Ambassadors to […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 10th April 2021
The Annual General Meeting of the British Korean Society (BKS) was held via Zoom on 25 March 2021. The meeting was attended by approximately 35 people including both our Joint Presidents, Ambassador Enna Park and Sir Stephen Brown. Ambassador Park gave a short address before […]
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Written by: Ian Simm | Posted on: 23rd February 2021
Presentation by Hari Blackmore A whistle-stop archaeology and history of Korea: from the Palaeolithic to the Three Kingdoms Period On Thursday 18 February, BKS held its first on-line meeting. Hari Blackmore gave us an excellent overview of Korean pre-history which was followed by a […]
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 21st February 2021
The AGM of the British Korean Society This will be held on Thursday 25th March 2021 via Zoom at 6.30pm The AGM is open to paid-up members of the Society only. For Individual members this includes partners, for Corporate members up to 5 representatives. […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 3rd February 2021
Hosted by Martin Uden Chairman of the BKS Presentation by Hari Blackmore Thursday 18th February 2021 6.30pm Via Zoom A whistle-stop archaeology and history of Korea: from the Palaeolithic to the Three Kingdoms Period Hari Blackmore recently completed a PhD in Archaeology […]
1 CommentPosted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 9th April 2020
Due to the current situation we are unable to give dates of any future BKS events. We will keep this under review.
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 4th February 2020
The AGM of the British Korean Society has now been CANCELLED. Chairman’s Message: I am sure that all members will understand that in the current circumstances, the Committee has decided that the Society’s Annual General Meeting cannot go ahead as planned on 23 March. The […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 31st January 2020
Seollal Celebration at Kalbi Korean Restaurant Seollal is a very special time of year in Korea. Seollal celebrates the beginning of the Lunar New Year – 2020 will be the Year of the Rat (or mouse depending on where you live). It’s a time for […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 13th November 2019
North Korea – “Foundations for Economic Revival” The British Korean Society and The Henry Jackson Society hosted an invitation only roundtable entitled “North Korea – The Foundations for Economic Revival” at the prestigious Naval and Military Club in London on 11 November. The event was […]
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Written by: Ian Simm | Posted on: 30th October 2019
The BKS annual reception was held in the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion on the evening of Thursday 24 October, attended by some 85 members, guests and others interested in Korea. The event was hosted by Sir Ed Davey MP, Chair of the All-party Parliamentary […]
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K-Music Festival 2025 1st October 1st – 20th November 2025 Major London Venues: Barbican, Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Kings Place The K-Music Festival 2025 is back for its twelfth year, bringing an extraordinary celebration of Korean music to London! From 1st […]
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Knitted Together: The Korean Lives of Richard and Joan Rutt Oriental Museum, Durham 28th September 2024 – 4th May 2025 Free entry, no booking required A new exhibition of South Korean objects and photographs from the 1950s – 1970s donated by Richard Rutt, also known […]
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