Written by: Derek Marsh  |  Posted on: 28th November 2016

The Hungary-Korea Society organised a two day event in Budapest on November 9 -10 2016. The first day celebrated the 110th birthday of Ahn Eak Tai, composer of the music now used for the Korean National Anthem, and the 80th anniversary of his first visit […]

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Written by: Warwick Morris  |  Posted on: 8th November 2016

A UK-Korea Business Seminar and networking reception was held on 23 September in the Mansion House in London, a ground-breaking event for the Society in this its 60th Anniversary year. Addressed by The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London, Alderman The Lord Mountevans, who […]

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Written by: Warwick Morris  |  Posted on: 8th November 2016

BKS member Alan Guy MBE has been awarded the ‘Civil Merit Medal‘ on behalf of the President of the Republic of Korea to mark his 17 years as the British Korean Veterans Association’s Korea Liaison Officer, his 33 years as a BKVA member and his […]

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Written by: Mark Baumfield  |  Posted on: 4th October 2016

A wonderful Chuseok party for BKS members was held at the Ambassador’s residence on 15 September. Some 65 members from all spheres joined the annual event, together with members of the Korean Embassy. Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Hwang drew attention to the importance of Chuseok […]

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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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Written by: Roger Jeal  |  Posted on: 14th August 2016

Covent Garden: from Sewers to Stews and Studios In a two-hour guided walk through busy central London streets that was packed with interest we also travelled between the 7th and 21st centuries and were reminded of so many facets of the fascinating city of London. […]

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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: 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.

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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 […]

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