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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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 6th October 2015
Paris is so close to London, why not spend a day in the city of Lights to discover a new major Korea exhibition? As part of the France-Korea Year organised under the aegis of the France-Korea Committee, chaired by Henri Loyrette, and in partnership with […]
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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 4th October 2015
World-renowned violinist, Sarah Chang, will perform works by Ravel, Vitali and Leonard Bernstein, at a concert on Monday 12 October at St Paul’s Church Knightsbridge, to raise funds for the Red Cross. The famous Korean-American virtuosa, accompanied by American pianist Julio Elizalde, will be performing […]
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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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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: 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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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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Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: 3rd December 2014
20th January 2015 at 13:00 BKS member Catherine Lee will be giving a solo cello recital at St.Martin-in-the-Fields as part of the Embassy Series endorsed by the South Korean Embassy. Programme: Ludwig van Beethoven – Variations for Cello & Piano Robert Schumann – Intermezzo from F-A-E […]
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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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