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KBCE BLOG


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...
Aug 24, 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 13, 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...
Jul 3, 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 26, 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 15, 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 5, 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...
May 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...
Jan 3, 2023


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....
Dec 3, 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 12, 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 7, 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...
Nov 2, 2022


Want to Volunteer with the KBCE?
Are you into Korean Culture? Watch Kdramas, eat/cook Korean cuisine, fascinated by Korean history, or love Kpop? The Korean British...
Nov 1, 2022


Interview with Kumiko Mendl, Artistic Director of New Earth Theatre
Have you always worked in the arts sector? I’ve been lucky in that for the most part of my career I have been working in the arts. I...
Oct 12, 2022


VOLUNTEER with KBCE at Kingston Korea Festival: Harvest Fest
KBCE Are looking for volunteers to help us at the upcoming annual Harvest fest. We are looking for volunteers to help with the production...
Sep 1, 2022


The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Confucianism had a large influence on Joseon society (1932-1910), this included the realm of burials and ancestral worship. This can be...
Aug 7, 2022


KBCE Presents - An Interview with Mason; Gayageum Player
KBCE recently had the opportunity to interview Mason, a player of the traditional instrument, the Gayageum, and a Korean teacher at...
Jul 14, 2022


Uigwe: The Royal Court Records
The Joseon Dynasty is well known for its record-keeping, particularly when it came to the royal family. While the Annals of the Joseon...
Jun 26, 2022


The website of "Kimjang: Making and Sharing Kimchi"
Kimjang: Making and Sharing Kimchi is a brand-new project. Please visit the website below for more information.
Mar 2, 2019
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