Essay Contest – [Deadline 30th April]

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]

Global Taste of Korea – Competition – Open till 19th June!

The Korean Cultural Centre UK is holding a Korean food competition for anyone who is interested in Korean foods and enjoys cooking. The event details are below: •Application Window: 22nd May 2014 – 19th June 2014 •Required documents: Application Form •Regional Round: Cooking Competition •Available Seats: 10 •Menu : One main dish inspired by Korean Street Foods based on Korean sauces (soy sauce, bean paste, hot pepper paste), for example BBQ burger ※ All ingredients for cooking will be served freely. •Date: 5th July 2014, 10:00- 13:00 •Venue: Central Street Cookery School,St Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central Street | London … Continue reading Global Taste of Korea – Competition – Open till 19th June!