Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 14th August 2016
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the foundation of the Society: our Hwangap ( 환갑), a celebration of longevity. Reaching 60 means completing one big circle and starting another, reflecting the traditional 60 year cycle of the lunar calendar. We hope you can join us in celebrating […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 9th August 2016
On Wednesday July 27th 2016, a short service was held at the Korean War Memorial Victoria Embankment London. Among those present were the Korean ambassador H.E. Mr Joonkook Hwang, the Rt Hon Earl Howe, Minister of State, MOD, and a number of British Veterans of the Korean War. Prayers were […]
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 1st August 2016
Korea-Britain Society President Dr Park Jin and his wife Sun-Hee were briefly in London in mid-June. Dr Park, a former Presidential Adviser and distinguished Assemblyman, has been a strong supporter of the British-Korean relationship for many years, and was awarded a CBE last year for […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 28th July 2016
The British Museum is hosting a Chuseok Festival from 15th to 17th September. The full programme will be available on the British Museum’s website soon. Programme Thursday, 15 September 2016, 11.00am-5.00pm: “Understanding Chuseok” Lectures and musical performances Friday, 16 September 2016, 6.00-8.30pm: “Up […]
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 26th July 2016
We have received the following message from Ambassador Hay:
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 29th June 2016
The BAKS bursary committee have announced the four recipients of BKS Bursaries for academic year 2016 – 2017. More about the students and their research can be found on our Outreach – Bursary Programme page.
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 29th June 2016
Abden House, University of Edinburgh 10 August 2016, 9:30am – 5:00 pm If you would like to attend, please contact dorothy.watson@ed.ac.uk Programme 09.30 Registration & Coffee 10.00 Welcome & Introduction Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea, Vice Chancellor, University of Edinburgh 10.10 Response […]
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 28th June 2016
We have received the following message from Ambassador Hwang: The ROK Ambassador’s Congratulation Message on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the British Korean Society As the ROK Ambassador to the United Kingdom and the joint President of the British Korean Society, it is […]
No Comments Written by: Warwick Morris | Posted on: 3rd June 2016
Following the sudden departure last autumn of Ambassador Lim, promoted to First Vice Foreign Minister, the ROK Embassy was for several months in the capable hands of the Deputy Chief of Mission. This spring however saw the arrival of Ambassador Joonkook Hwang, accompanied by his […]
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 23rd May 2016
Determination: A Celebration of Black Culture Photographic portraits by Beatrice Colbrant (BKS member) Where: Brixton Library, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1JQ When: 6 June – 4 July 2016
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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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