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: 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 […]
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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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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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 29th January 2016
5 February 2016 09:00 Central Hall Westminster Storey’s Gate London SW1H 9NH UNA-UK is delighted to be hosting H.E. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Friday 5 February. The event, held in association with Chatham House, will take place in London’s prestigious Central Hall […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 25th January 2016
KOREAN SOUNDS is a vibrant and exhilarating music programme created by the Korean Cultural Centre UK. This newly developed concert series begins in February and runs until December with a rich programme of music including traditional, modern and contemporary, as well as classical. The first concert of […]
No CommentsPosted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 13th January 2016
An invitation from Fiona Bruce MP Dear Colleague, On behalf of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on North Korea, it is my pleasure to invite you to our upcoming conference titled ‘Addressing Violence against Women and Girls in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea‘, to be […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 19th November 2015
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosts a series of lecture on culture, education, science and technology, and economy. While admission is free, booking is required. To reserve your place, please email press@koreanembassy.org.uk with the title of the talk you would like to attend, […]
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Written by: Warwick Morris | Posted on: 1st November 2015
The tragic death was reported on 14 October of Major General GMG Swindells CB, drowned at the age of 85 while swimming in the sea in Italy during a holiday with his wife, Prue. General Mike was well known to many in British-Korean circles, most […]
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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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