Special Screening ●Date & Time: 14 August 2026, 6:00–8:30 PM ●Venue: Korean Cultural Centre UK ●Book Now Join us for a special screening of To the Last Day (1960), accompanied by a pre-screening lecture by Dr Hyunseon Lee (PhD, Habil.), Professorial Research Associate at SOAS, University of London, celebrating the publication of her books Korean Film and Festivals (2022) and Korean Film and History (2023). Shin Sang-ok’s masterful portrayal of a family coping with the realities of the Korean War won the Special Jury Prize at the 1962 Berlin International Film Festival. Captain Kim is grievously wounded in the first days of the war. When the northern troops continue their advance, his wife and small daughters flee south to Daegu, dragging him along in a sledge. His wife struggles to keep herself and their surviving daughter alive. Working as a market trader, she meets a kind young man — who happens to be tall, dark and handsome. ●Director: Shin Sang-ok ●Cast: Choi Eun-hee, Kim Jin-kyu, Nam Koong Won, Shin Seong-il ●Drama / 1960 / 108min / CERT. U / B&W /

Europe’s Largest Korean Music Festival Beyond Genre Boundaries From folk traditions and experimental sound art to gaming soundtracks, jazz, hip-hop and indie rock, K-Music Festival returns to showcase the depth, diversity and creativity of Korea's thriving music scene. The K-Music Festival opens with ADG7, joined by singer-songwriter Chang Kiha and hip-hop duo Lil Cherry & GOLDBUUDA in a dynamic collision of Korean folk traditions, shamanic energy and contemporary urban sounds; the festival continues with the immersive cross-cultural sonic theatre work Wind Alone, Sand Alone – Make No Sound and Korean Games in Concert reimagining iconic game soundtracks through the rich textures of the National Gugak Center’s orchestra. Further highlights include Chudahye Chagis’ explosive fusion of ritual music, funk and R&B at Rich Mix, an intimate cross-cultural dialogue between Kyungso Park and Björn Meyer, Dongyang Gozupa’s high-energy return to London, and Baroque in Blue’s inventive jazz–Baroque fusion, collectively showcasing the festival’s vibrant spectrum from tradition to avant-garde experimentation. "K-Music Festival will help you discover a whole range of the country's diverse aural culture" - TIME OUT ●Opening Night: A Celebration of Korean Music MON 28 SEP | EartH Theatre The festival opens with ADG7 alongside Lil Cherry & GOLDBUUDA and Chang Kiha on one stage, bringing together a dynamic snapshot of Korea’s contemporary music scene. From shamanic funk and explosive traditional-rooted performance to futuristic hip-hop and genre-bending indie pop, the night spans a wide spectrum of sound. A high-energy opening that sets the tone for a bold, cross-genre festival programme. ●Wind Alone, Sand Alone – Make No Sound SAT 3 OCT | Stone Nest Korea–France in-the-round sonic theatre blending medieval chant, Korean traditional music, ambient sound and improvisation. A live acoustic landscape where breath, resonance and space become part of the composition. Featuring six musicians including Sim Eun-yong of JAMBINAI. ●Korean Games in Concert SUN 11 OCT | Purcell Room, Southbank Centre National Gugak Center Orchestra reimagines major Korean game soundtracks including Black Desert and Lies of P. New arrangements transform gaming music through traditional Korean instruments and orchestral textures. Visuals inspired by historic Seoul and Gyeongbokgung Palace complete the experience. ●Chudahye Chagis SAT 17 OCT | Rich Mix Explosive live set fusing Korean shamanic ritual music with funk, hip-hop, R&B and rock. Led by ChuDahye, the group are known for their intense, genre-defying performance style. A high-energy showcase of ritual roots meeting contemporary sound. ●Kyungso Park & Björn Meyer THU 29 OCT | Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall A rare collaboration between gayageum and bass exploring Korean tradition and jazz improvisation. Kyungso Park’s fluid traditional approach meets Björn Meyer’s distinctive contemporary bass language. An intimate cross-cultural dialogue in sound and texture. ●Dongyang Gozupa WED 11 NOV | Rich Mix Power trio blending post-rock intensity with the distinctive sound of the yanggeum. Music driven by intricate rhythms, soaring melodies and expansive dynamics. Includes new material previewing their upcoming release. ●Jisu Jung Baroque in Blue MON 23 NOV | Upstairs at Ronnie’s, Ronnie’s Jazz improvisation meets Baroque structure in a reimagining of Charlie Parker’s music. Led by Jisu Jung, the ensemble draws on Romantic, Impressionist and modern classical influences. A genre-fluid performance bridging historical and contemporary sound worlds. Partners:  EartH, Stone Nest, Southbank Centre, Rich Mix, Royal Albert Hall, University Oxford, University of Leeds

The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK), in collaboration with Ilmin Museum of Art, is delighted to present Korean Traditional Painting in Alter-age: Pure and Hybrid, an exhibition centring on literati painting as a key strand of Korean traditional art, juxtaposing works from the collections of Ilmin Museum of Art and the Ilmin Cultural Foundation with contemporary Korean painting.   Bringing works from collections of the Ilmin Museum of Art and the Ilmin Cultural Foundation into dialogue with four contemporary painters, this exhibition spans masterpieces from the late Joseon Dynasty through the twentieth century alongside works by younger artists.    Through this encounter, historical works and contemporary reinterpretations reflect one another, opening renewed questions around the meaning, continuity, and identity of Hangukhwa (Korean painting).   KCCUK will also host a programme of public events to accompany the exhibition, opening with a private view on Thursday 25 June 2026. Across the summer, events will include a talk on the continuity and transformation of Korean painting, a workshop for secondary school students, and a curator-led exhibition tour. Participating Artists: Jean Song, Choe Sooryeon, Choi Haeri, Hwang Kyumin, Jeong Seon, Yi Gwangsa, Kang Sehwang, Kim Jeonghui, Jang Seungeop, An Jungsik, Lee Sangbeom, No Soohyeon, Pak Nosoo ●Private View: 25 June 2026, 6pm – 8pm     BOOK NOW ●Exhibition Dates: 26 June – 21 August 2026 ●Mon – Fri, 10:00am – 5:30pm Ways of Seeing: Public Programme Series Drinking the Colours of Korean Painting – Tea & Cocktails 9 & 10 July 2026, 6–8pm 11 July 2026, 2–4pm and 4–6pm Maximum 25 participants per session | Adults Between Poetry and Painting: A Creative Workshop Inspired by Pyoam Kang Sehwang 23 July 2026, 6–8pm Maximum 15 participants | Adults Saturday Out: Korean Painting for Young Creators 8 August 2026, 2–4pm Maximum 15 participants | Students info@kccuk.org.uk Ways of Seeing: Weekly Exhibition Tour Every Wednesday, 12pm and 4pm Open to all (No booking required)