K-Culture

Korea.net launches the corner "KCC 24 Hours" to promote events hosted by Korean Cultural Centers (KCCs) around the world. 

A KCC is a bridge connecting its host country to Korea by promoting Korean culture. The Korean Culture and Information Service, an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, runs 33 KCCs in 28 countries.
🎧 KCC in Thailand's K-pop audition attracts 2,500 applicants

🎧 KCC in Thailand's K-pop audition attracts 2,500 applicants

Applicants for a K-pop audition hosted by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 26 wait in lines in front of the KCC in the Thai capital. (KCC in ...

Jun 01,2023

New KCCs in Sweden, Austria to raise Korea's image in Europe

New KCCs in Sweden, Austria to raise Korea's image in Europe

The first Korean Cultural Center in Northern Europe was opened on May 8 in Stockholm, Sweden. By Park Hye Ri Photos = Korean Culture and Information Service The K...

May 09,2023

KCC in Thailand hosts event promoting Busan's World Expo bid

KCC in Thailand hosts event promoting Busan's World Expo bid

Visitors on the morning of May 2 at the Korean Cultural Center in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, try Busan cuisine at the opening ceremony of an exhibition promoting the Kor...

May 04,2023

Ad in US marking 70th year of bilateral alliance spreads on SNS

Ad in US marking 70th year of bilateral alliance spreads on SNS

An ambient ad on the wall of the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Washington has gone viral in marking the 70th year of the Korea-U.S. alliance ahead of President Yoon Suk...

Apr 28,2023

KCC in Thailand opens exhibition of Jeju Island's female divers

KCC in Thailand opens exhibition of Jeju Island's female divers

Ko Song-ja, head of the Jeju Haenyeo Association (unofficial translation), and haenyeo Jeon You-kyeong (left) on April 26 introduce Jeju Island's haenyeo culture at the o...

Apr 28,2023

KCC in London to host concert to mark 140th year of bilateral ties

KCC in London to host concert to mark 140th year of bilateral ties

The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in London on April 21 at 7 p.m. will host "KCC House Concert: The Musical in Concert" at St. James’s Church, Piccadilly, to mark 140 year...

Apr 20,2023

KCC in NY screens documentary on video art pioneer Paik

KCC in NY screens documentary on video art pioneer Paik

The Korean Cultural Center in New York on April 11 holds a screening of the documentary "Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV" to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the ...

Apr 14,2023

Hungary hosts 1st exhibition of contemporary Korean photos in Europe

Hungary hosts 1st exhibition of contemporary Korean photos in Europe

This panoramic view is of the exhibition hall for "Korean Contemporary Photography Exhibition: Insights into Nature and Humanity that runs from April 3 to June 30 at the ...

Apr 04,2023