Makgeolli Surprise
Makgeolli or Makkoli is a slightly sweet alchoholic beverage. It is a traditional Korean rice wine, probably the oldest drink in its history with a 6 – 7% alcohol content. It is naturally fermented and unfiltered which gives it its … Continue reading Makgeolli Surprise
London Korean Film Festival – 2017 Schedule
The Festival’s official trailer Thursday 26th October, saw the London Korean Film Festival 2017 (#LKFF17) open its festival with Director Hong Sangsoo’s The Day After (그 후) [2017] and it will close with Director’s Kim Dae-Hwan The First Lap (초행) … Continue reading London Korean Film Festival – 2017 Schedule
[15th September – 25 October] K-Music Festival
K-Music is back this autumn with a stunning programme of music from Korea, reflecting the country’s ancient traditional culture and its highly innovative and dynamic music scene – one that draws on the past, explores the borders of tradition and … Continue reading [15th September – 25 October] K-Music Festival
[Literature Event – 17th Aug] ‘A Modern Tale of Poverty’ – Hwang Sok Young at Asia House
“A month had already passed since Bugeye and his mother moved to Flower Island. She had tried to console Bugeye at first by saying that people lived there just like anywhere else, but he knew it was a garbage dump … Continue reading [Literature Event – 17th Aug] ‘A Modern Tale of Poverty’ – Hwang Sok Young at Asia House
[Music Event] East Meets West Concert 3: Space – 2nd August
In the third of the KCCUK’s East meets West Concert, our attention is turned to the Space in which the music was written and played. This is a rare opportunity to hear Yeongsanhoesang as well as late works for cello … Continue reading [Music Event] East Meets West Concert 3: Space – 2nd August
Diya on Korea 