Tales from Korea
Acclaimed writer Hwang Sok-yong and Adam Foulds in conversation with Boyd Tonkin at Free Word in Farringdon, earlier this evening 7th April, 2014, (7:00~9:00pm). Both discussing topics that occur in their respective books. Sok-yongs book The Shadow of Arms, (translated) just arrived today, fresh from the States, I purchased a copy and asked him to sign, I have not yet had the honour of reading this translated works and this will be my first. I look forward to it. Continue reading Tales from Korea
Korea Market Focus – London book fair.
Have you booked your tickets? 8th April ~ 10th April, London Earls Court. (Other Korean cultural events happening in conjunction with the Book Fair, to mark the occasion of Korea being the focus country) Continue reading Korea Market Focus – London book fair.
Sumi Jo at the Korean Cultural Centre
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London Korea Market Focus, opening event at the KCC 7th April 2014.
To kick of the London book fair, where Korea is the focus country at the event, the Korean Cultural Centre held a private party, with Sumi Jo opening the event and a few key speakers to mark the occasion. Continue reading London Korea Market Focus, opening event at the KCC 7th April 2014.
Reliving the Korean Film Festival 2013
I was invited by the Korean Cultural Centre to watch Boomerang Family starring Je-Moon Yoon. I took my friend and we were invited backstage to to the after party, where it was the closing of the Korean Film Festival. Canapes and drinks were served. Yeo-Jong Yoon was also there as well the director Hae Sung Song. My friend fell in love with Je-Moon and I plucked up the courage to request a picture with him. Above was the result. A lovely end to a great festival. Looking forward to this years..! Continue reading Reliving the Korean Film Festival 2013
Diya on Korea 