Celebrate the Zest of Korea: Kimchi Day with the Korean British Cultural Exchange!
Hey food enthusiasts and cultural explorers! Guess what? It's time to add some zest to your November! 🌶️ We're super excited to invite...
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KBCE BLOG
- Nov 13, 2023
KBCE's 'The Ties Through Time' exhibition opens at Fusebox
'The Ties Through Time' is a new exhibition celebrating 140 years of UK-Korea relations. It was organised by the KBCE with support from...
- Oct 2, 2023
Composer of Parasite and Squid Game enthralls London audience
Last night, at the Barbican Centre in central London, Korean composer and music director Jung Jae-il (정재일) made his UK live performance...
- Sep 27, 2023
Traditional Korean music adapted for the modern age: An interview with HAEPAARY
The following interview with Korean musicians HAEPAARY was conducted via email by Timothy Holm exclusively for the KBCE. 'HAEPAARY is an...
- Sep 24, 2023
Kimjang Festival 2023: Kimchi Making/Tasting Classes
Welcome to celebrate the Kimjang Festival 2023! This year, the festival gains even more profound meaning as we celebrate the momentous...
- Aug 29, 2023
Meet the Taiwanese Artist: Yi Ling Lai
KBCE's Latest Artist Collaboration, Partnering with the British Museum, Prada, and Ffern as a Renowned Calligrapher Yi Ling Lai (b.1997)...
- Aug 28, 2023
On-site Calligraphy Performance - 16th Sep
Part of the Autumn Moon Festival on the 16th September, Experience an on-site Calligraphy Performance by Taiwanese Artist Yi Ling Lai....
- Aug 24, 2023
2023 ESEA Culture Festival
We invite you to a wonderful opportunity to experience diverse ESEA cultures here in Kingston! The upcoming festival, organized by KBCE...
- Jul 13, 2023
UK Kpop National Competition 2023
This July we hosted the next UK National Kpop Competition in New Malden Kingston at the Rose Theatre. The event showcased not only the...
- Jul 3, 2023
BLACKPINK: first Korean group to headline a major UK festival
Photo courtesy of The Outside Organisation and American Express Yesterday at BST Hyde Park, we were treated to an incredible feast of...
- May 26, 2023
An interview with Jihae Hwang, award-winning garden designer
Jihae Hwang (황지해) is a leading environmental artist and garden designer from Korea who has been working for more than 25 years making...
- May 15, 2023
'Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV' review
Photo by Timothy Holm KBCE was honoured to be invited by UK distributor Dogwoof to attend a premiere screening of the new documentary Nam...
- May 5, 2023
'Return to Seoul' in UK cinemas now
Image credit: MUBI Return to Seoul is a powerful and poignant drama that explores complex themes of identity, belonging and family. The...
- May 3, 2023
A Festival of Korean Dance opens with a bang in London
Photo courtesy of Mobius London. If you are a fan of modern dance, you won't want to miss A Festival of Korean Dance 2023 at The Place in...
- Jan 3, 2023
Interview with Leesle, Korean Fashion Designer
First of all, congratulations on Milan fashion week; that must have been amazing. Please tell us a little about the event. 밀라노 패션 위크에 참여한...
- Dec 3, 2022
BBC Sports Visit New Malden
During the Kingston Korea Festival, we were visited by BBC Sport as Korea is very much in the spotlight during the 2022 Qatar World Cup....
- Nov 12, 2022
The Kimjang Festival 2022 - 19th November
The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is thrilled to announce the final event of our 7th Anniversary of the Kingston Korea Festival...
- Nov 7, 2022
Condolences for the victims of Itaewon
From everyone at the KBCE we would like to pay our respects to the victims of the Itaewon tragedy in Seoul. We would also like to offer...
- Nov 2, 2022
Kpop UK National Competition 2022
The Kpop UK National Competition returns for its 4th year! Hosted by the KBCE and produced by the London KPop Dance Workshop (LoKo),...
- Nov 2, 2022
ESEA Culture Festival - 13th November
The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the Kingston Korea Festival 2022 with the launch of the...
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