Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 25th May 2018
In what has become an annual tradition, the Society hosted a briefing on 22 May from UK representatives from Seoul and Pyongyang regarding the situation on the Korean peninsula and relations with the UK. It was held in collaboration with SOAS at their Alumni Lecture […]
No CommentsPosted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 1st May 2018
Annual Reception at the House of Commons ** 15 October: THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED, NO FURTHER BOOKINGS CAN BE TAKEN ** The Terrace Pavilion, London SW1A 0AA Thursday 18th October 2018, 7pm to 9pm Our Host: Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP Member of Parliament […]
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Written by: Martin Uden | Posted on: 26th April 2018
The Society held an event on 23 April at the offices of Addleshaw Goddard in Moorgate featuring a British and a Korean judge explaining the two countries’ judicial systems. Over 30 members and guests attended. After an introduction by the Chairman and welcoming remarks by […]
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Written by: Chris Hollands | Posted on: 23rd April 2018
The Annual General meeting of the BKS was held at the Korean Cultural Centre on March 26. There was a good turnout of around 50 people. After introductory remarks from our Chairman, we received a short address from Minister and Charge d’Affaires Sun from the RoK […]
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 28th March 2018
More than 50 BKS members attended a most enjoyable Seollal party to celebrate a little belatedly the New Year on the newly refurbished 7th floor of the RoK Embassy on 16 March. Our host was Minister Sun Nahmkook, Charge d’affaires since the unexpected recall to […]
1 CommentPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 14th February 2018
Seollal (설날) Celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea BKS Members Only ** THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED – IF YOU SIGN UP NOW YOU WILL BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST ** Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) is one of the most celebrated […]
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Written by: Derek Marsh | Posted on: 4th December 2017
The BKS held its Annual Reception in the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion on Wednesday 29 November. About 95 members and guests attended and enjoyed drinks and bowl food while networking. Our host, the Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP, began the evening by speaking […]
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 4th October 2017
Annual Reception at the House of Commons Wednesday 29th November 2017, 7pm to 9pm, The Terrace Pavilion, London SW1A 0AA Our Host: Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP Member (Lib Dem) for Kingston and Surbiton. Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Republic of […]
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Written by: Derek Marsh | Posted on: 11th September 2017
On September 6 the City law firm Addleshaw Goddard kindly and generously hosted a talk by Ms Agathe L’Homme from The Economist Intelligence Unit. Ms L’Homme spoke about economic trends in Asia to the year 2050 with particular reference to South Korea. She drew […]
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Written by: Ian Simm | Posted on: 27th August 2017
Through Their Eyes BKS Committee Member Seoyoung Kim is a curator at the Kingston Museum and she kindly offered members of the Society a special viewing of her latest project. Through Their Eyes brings together 20th century European artists’ views of Korea with contemporary perceptions […]
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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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