Written by: Warwick Morris | Posted on: 20th August 2015
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visited Seoul on 10 August, as part of a visit also taking in Japan, Singapore and China to boost the UK’s relationship with the region. According to FCO press releases, his time in Korea included a call on President Park Geun-hye, […]
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Written by: Derek Marsh | Posted on: 17th August 2015
Sir Paul Newall, one of the Society’s most distinguished members, died on July 28. Sir Paul’s Obituary was in the Daily Telegraph of 6 August. Sir Paul was a former Lord Mayor of London and visited South Korea during his term in 1994. He subsequently […]
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Written by: Warwick Morris | Posted on: 5th August 2015
A ceremony and service to mark the 62nd Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice was held at the Korean War Memorial in Victoria Embankment, London, on 27 July. Some 50 British Korean War veterans attended, as smartly turned out as ever, along with local officials, […]
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 10th July 2015
Thursday 30 July to Saturday 8 August Full programme available here
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 10th July 2015
See the full story on the BBC website www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-33343180
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 10th July 2015
The BAKS bursary committee have announced the four recipients of BKS Bursaries for academic year 2015 – 2016. More about the students and their research can be found on our Outreach – Bursary Programme page.
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 20th April 2015
Thursday 30/07/2015 – Saturday 08/08/2015 Kingston has the largest Korean community in Europe, 10% of the local population. This is a new event to celebrate that fact, combining an arts festival with a trade fair. Information about the events planned and the organisation behind this ‘party with […]
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Written by: Admin | Posted on: 5th February 2015
30 January 2015 – a memorable day for BKS Events Secretary Sylvia Park. On 30th January Sylvia was presented with her MBE by HRH Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. In her own words: “I had a wonderful, enjoyable and very exciting day at Buckingham Palace on 30 […]
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 2nd January 2015
Wednesday 4 February 7pm, Music Hall, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DT. Clare will hold a short concert to launch her forthcoming cd, ‘Etude’, at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London with music by Chin, Kapustin, Szymanowski and […]
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Written by: Warwick Morris | Posted on: 8th December 2014
A new memorial, a gift from the Republic of Korea to honour British troops who served in Korea between 1950 and 1953, was unveiled and dedicated in a ceremony on 3 December in Victoria Embankment gardens, next to the MOD. The project has involved 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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