I love kimchi and these days I almost always have it in my fridge. There are over 100 known different varieties of kimchi and it is the king of all side dishes and it is always served alongside a Korean … Continue reading The smell of Kimchi [Cartoon]
The K-Music Festival returns this year with another fantastic line up of musical artists. The Korean Cultural Centre, [KCCUK] in partnership with Serious , have lined up a variety of musical genres for you to enjoy. from the traditional pansori … Continue reading Korean Music Festival 2018
The Korean Cultural Centre in London has been operating a book club ever since Korea was named as the the market focus at the London Book Fair back back in 2014. Four years later and the book club is still going strong. It is a great way to get access to Korean translated literature and discuss the book with those who bear a similar interest in the culture. The book club takes place on the last Wednesday of every month and it is really easy to apply. (January and December at the months that the book club does not take … Continue reading Immerse yourself in Korean translated literature at the KCCUK
Do you love Korean Literature and always fancied writing about it? Well here is your chance! Asia Literary Review have partnered with the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, are holding a essay contest focusing on a selection of short stories by Kim Ae-ran. A rising young star of the Korean literary scene, Kim Ae-ran is the recipient of numerous awards. Her work has begun to be more widely translated and her novel, The Youngest Parents with the Oldest Child, was brought to the screen as My Brilliant Life (2014) by the acclaimed film director E J-yong. The essay will focus … Continue reading Essay Contest – [Deadline 30th April]
Of course by all means don a pair of skis and go whizzing down the mountain side, but have a couple of practice runs before you do! It is that time of year to be inspired by the 2018 winter … Continue reading Who is watching the Winter Olympics? [Cartoon]
