Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 19th August 2026
We held the latest in our Two Ambassadors series at SOAS on 2 July. Our distinguished speakers were Karen Maddocks who is Head of North-East Asia Department in the FCDO, and Simon Wood who is presently the UK Ambassador to Pyongyang, North Korea. Karen […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 9th April 2026
The British Korea Society held its AGM at the Korean Cultural Centre on 30 March 2026. Minister Kim Siwoon who is responsible for public diplomacy at the Korean Embassy thanked the BKS for making the connection between Seoul and London. It is the 70th […]
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Written by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 29th March 2026
BKS Visit to the FCDO: A Journey Through History On 13th March 2026, fifteen fortunate BKS members were invited to a guided tour of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, expertly led by Patrick Salmon, Chief Historian at the FCDO. From the […]
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Posted by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 10th February 2026
The British Korean Society held its annual reception at House of Commons on 27 November. The reception took place in the Terrace Pavillion with spectacular views of the River Thames and the London Eye. Our host was The Rt Hon Sir Ed Davey, Head […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 21st October 2025
If you have never been to Korea, or you are thinking of returning, there is no better time to visit than over the Chuseok Holiday – the time of thanksgiving and celebrating the harvest. It’s a magical season – the monsoon rains of summer have […]
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Written by: Sian Stickings | Posted on: 8th May 2025
In April, BKS members had a special opportunity to visit the Oriental Museum at the University of Durham for a fascinating tour of the current exhibition, ‘Knitted Together: The Korean Lives of Richard and Joan Rutt’ with the Curator of the Korean Collections, BKS Committee […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 24th March 2025
Our first visit outside of London was to the Pitt Rivers Museum and the Bodleian Library – and what a treat it turned out to be as we were treated to a viewing of some wonderful Korean books and artefacts. The Pitt Rivers Museum is […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 6th January 2025
The British Korea Society’s Annual Reception was held at the prestigious Parliament Chamber at the Inner Temple on 13 November. The surroundings were fitting for such a glamorous occasion. The Inner Temple is a spectacular building set in the heart of London’s legal district. […]
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Written by: Douglas Barrett | Posted on: 22nd September 2024
BKS Chuseok Dinner 2024 Chuseok is a wonderful time of year to be in Korea. The monsoon rains have ended; the humidity of the hot summer months […]
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Written by: Hannah Giles | Posted on: 3rd September 2024
BKS members were treated to another insightful and enjoyable guided walking tour of the Westminster area led by Blue Badge guide and BKS member Sue King on Thursday 11th July 2024. Despite the wet and cold July London weather, we were fortunate to enjoy […]
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of longtime BKS member, Peter Poole, aged 94, on 7th August 2026. Peter joined the then Anglo-Korean Society in 2002 and served for many years as Membership Secretary before stepping down […]
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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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