Posted by: Lauren Barnes | Posted on: 15th May 2026
Introduction The primary objective of the exhibition ‘Cycles of Return’ was to introduce the profound aesthetic and philosophical depth of contemporary Korean art to the UK audience in Portsmouth. Curated by Vera Hadzhiyska, the project showcased the works of two emerging Korean artists, Juno Seunghui […]
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Posted by: Lauren Barnes | Posted on: 14th November 2025
Introduction The Cherry Blossom Project has been generously supported by a grant from the British Korean Society, enabling the acquisition of traditional Korean materials such as Nobang, a distinctive Korean silk organza. This support has been instrumental in advancing the project’s aims and broadening its […]
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Posted by: Lauren Barnes | Posted on: 23rd March 2025
Below is an update from the second year of British Korean Society support for Liverpool Life Sciences
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Posted by: Lauren Barnes | Posted on: 7th March 2025
Field Trip to Yeosu Islands for the Digital Twin Project, Meta Island Jung In Jung, Abertay University The Events and Activities supported This project aimed to develop a long-term international research collaboration between Abertay University, and two South Korean partner institutions, […]
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Six Feet Forward exhibition by Jisoo Jit Seo 13th – 22nd October 2023 Organised and curated by Vera Hadzhiyska The Events and Activities supported Thanks to the financial support of the British Korean society I was able to successfully complete the activities proposed […]
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Posted by: Lauren Barnes | Posted on: 14th February 2024
In April 2022 I was lucky enough to receive a grant from the British Korean Society to help fund my trip to South Korea. As Director of Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum the links we have with the people of South Korea are of huge importance […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 8th September 2023
The Liverpool Life Sciences UTC had a BKS grant to support the introduction of Korean Studies to its curriculum, and the Newsletter is one of the first results of this programme. You can read the UTC’s newsletter here: The UTC Korean Newsletter […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 1st November 2022
New Earth Theatre received a grant from the British Korean Society to support the world premiere of The Apology, the explosive new play by Korean writer Kyo Choi that brings to the stage the shocking events of military sexual slavery during World War Two. […]
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 22nd September 2022
My project aims to illuminate the story of Korean internment in Soviet labour camps after the end of World War II. During the war, over 200,000 Korean youth were conscripted into or forced to “volunteer” for the Japanese military, and some 150,000 were also employed […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 15th December 2020
Edinburgh Korean Students Society held their 1st Korea Conference on 29 February 2020. This was to commemorate Korea’s March 1st Independence Movement in 1919 against the Japanese colonial rule and to raise awareness among international students in Scotland. Seven speakers were invited and the […]
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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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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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