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The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden will present three programs on Korean Temple Food in Stockholm in November 2025. The series is designed to introduce the philosophy, culinary traditions, and sustainability principles of Korean temple cuisine to Swedish audiences and industry professionals. This year’s programs will feature Venerable Beop Song and Chef Oh Kyungsoon.
Venerable Beop Song, the abbot of Youngseonsa Temple and former instructor of the Temple Food curriculum at Le Cordon Bleu London, will lead the Baru Gongyang experience on November 25.
Chef Oh Kyungsoon, owner-chef of “Doosugobang” and a leading researcher of traditional Korean plant-based cuisine, will present a live cooking demonstration and tasting on November 26, showcasing dishes adapted to locally available ingredients. A separate professional hands-on seminar exploring the principles and applications of temple cuisine will also be held. Please find the full program details below. Program 1. Baru Gongyang Experience ▪ Date & Time: Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 17:30–18:30 / 19:00–20:00 (two sessions) ▪ Venue: Mezzanine, Koreanskt Kulturcenter (Kungsholmsgatan 23, 112 27 Stockholm) ▪ Led by: Venerable Beop Song ▪ Language: Korean–English interpretation ▪ Program: Introduction to the rituals and order of Baru Gongyang, recitation of the Five Contemplations, mindful plant-based temple meal with short meditation and breath-led pacing, zero-waste closing ritual ▪ RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.se/e/1967728474838?aff=oddtdtcreator Program 2. Live Cooking & Tasting Event ▪ Date & Time: Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 17:30–20:00 ▪ Venue: 3F, Koreanskt Kulturcenter (Kungsholmsgatan 23, 112 27 Stockholm) ▪ Led by:Chef Oh Kyungsoon × Chef Um Janghyun ▪ Language: Korean–English interpretation ▪ Program: Welcome Korean tea & short introductory video, live cooking demonstration of key dishes, four-course tasting based on temple-style plant-based cuisine, Q&A with traditional Korean alcoholic beverages and tea ▪ RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.se/e/1967742413529?aff=oddtdtcreator Program 3. Professional Hands-on Seminar ▪ Date & Time: Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 17:30–19:30 ▪ Venue: 3F, Koreanskt Kulturcenter (Kungsholmsgatan 23, 112 27 Stockholm) ▪ Led by:Chef Oh Kyungsoon × Chef Um Janghyun ▪ Language: Korean–English interpretation ▪ Program: Discover the philosophy and culinary artistry of Korean temple cuisine through hands-on vegetarian cooking with seasonal, local ingredients. The experience includes a conversation and shared meal with a Buddhist monk for meaningful cultural insight. ▪ RSVP: This program is by invitation only. Professionals working in the food-service sector — including chefs, culinary students, and those involved in menu development—who wish to participate are invited to email their name, affiliation, and job title to rsvp@kkultur.org. A private RSVP link will be provided upon confirmation.

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden will participate in the 2025 Göteborg Book Fair by operating a Korean literature promotion booth and hosting seminars with invited authors Bora Chung and Juhea Kim. Please refer to the details below for more information. Korean Literature Promotion Booth ▪ Dates: September 25 (Thu) - 28 (Sun), 2025 ▪ Hours: - 25 September (Thu): 09:00-18:00 - 26 September (Fri): 09:00-19:00 - 27 September (Sat): 09:00-18:00 - 28 September (Sun): 09:00-17:00 ▪ Venue: Booth C02:22 (1st floor of the exhibition hall), Svenska mässan (Mässans gata 10, Göteborg, Sweden) Author Seminars <Juhea Kim> ▪ Date & Time: September 26 (Fri), 2025, 17:00-17:45 ▪ Venue: Svenska mässan (Mässans gata 10, Göteborg, Sweden) ▪ Theme: Love in Hopeless Conditions <Bora Chung> ▪ Date & Time: September 27 (Sat), 2025, 11:00-11:45 ▪ Venue: Svenska mässan (Mässans gata 10, Göteborg, Sweden) ▪ Theme: Speculative Depicters of Society Seminars within the Korean Literature Promotion Booth <Seminar Hosted by the Korean Picture Book Publishers Association> ▪ Date & Time: September 25 (Fri), 2025, 15:00-15:45 ▪ Venue: Korean Literature Promotion Booth within the exhibition hall ▪ Theme: Various Ways Korean Picture Book Publishers Communicate with Readers through Picture Books <Seminar and Book Signing with Authors Juhea Kim and Bora Chung> ▪ Date & Time: September 27 (Sat), 2025, 15:00-16:00 ▪ Venue: Korean Literature Promotion Booth within the exhibition hall ▪ Theme: Korean Women's Voices in Global Literature

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Koreanskt Kulturcenter, KKC) is pleased to announce the "2025 Regular Korean Film Screening (K-Film & K-Fika): September" and invites your interest and participation.  For more details, please refer to the information below.     - Date and Time: 10 September (Wednesday), 17:00   - Location: 1st-floor, KKC  - Featured film: Seopyeonje (with English subtitles)   - Admission Fee: Free   - Hosted by: KKC - How to Apply: If you would like to attend, please send an email to rsvp@kkultur.org with the following information below.   1) Full Name  2) Email Address and Phone Number    - Other inquiries: jhsong@kkultur.org   ∙︎ If you will be accompanied by a guest, please provide their full name and contact information (email and/or phone number).   ∙︎ Please note that due to limited capacity, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.   ∙︎ Personal information will be collected solely for the purpose of sharing event updates and conducting post-event surveys. All collected data will be securely deleted after use.   ∙︎ By completing your registration, you consent to the use of event photographs for promotional purposes, including publication on social media platforms. 

The Koreanskt Kulturcenter is pleased to present “2025 Asian Film Festival: Korean Film Week,” taking place this coming September and October in Gothenburg and Stockholm, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation. Now in its third edition, Korean Film Week is held in collaboration with the Asian Film Festival Organizing Committee, and will feature a selection of Korean films exploring themes related to Korea’s modern and contemporary history. We invite you to join us in celebrating Korean cinema through a diverse lineup of meaningful films. Please find further details below: [Gothenburg] - Dates: 26–28 September 2025 (Friday to Sunday) - Venue: Bio Roy(Kungsportsavenyen 45, 411 36 Göteborg) - Ticket Reservations: https://www.bioroy.se/asiatiska-filmfestivalen | Screening Schedule | - 9.26 (Fri) 18:00 | I Can Speak (아이 캔 스피크) | Runtime 119min | Director: Kim Hyun-suk - 9.27 (Sat) 14:30 | Ode to My Father (국제시장) | Runtime 126min | Director: JK Youn - 9.28 (Sun) 13:00 | 12:12 The Day (서울의 봄) | Runtime 141min | Director: Kim Sung-soo [Stockholm] - Dates: 11–12 October 2025 (Saturday to Sunday) - Venue: Bio Grand (Sveavägen 45, 111 34 Stockholm) - Ticket Reservations: https://www.asiatiskaff.com/aff-2025 | Screening Schedule | - 10.11 (Sat) 15:00 | I Can Speak (아이 캔 스피크) | Runtime 119min | Director: Kim Hyun-suk - 10.11 (Sat) 17:30 |  Ode to My Father (국제시장) | Runtime 126min | Director: JK Youn Followed by Post-screening Talk with Panel & Moderator (until 20:30) - 10.11 (Sat) 20:45 | It’s Okay (괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아!) | Runtime 102min | Director: Kim Hye-young - 10.12 (Sun) 15:00 | Harbin (하얼빈) | Runtime 114min | Director: Woo Min-ho - 10.12 (Sun) 17:20 | 1987: When the Day Comes (1987) | Runtime 129min | Director: Jang Joon-hwan - 10.12 (Sun) 20:00 | About Family (대가족) | Runtime 107min | Director: Yang Woo-seok For information: jhsong@kkultur.org

Korean Culture Festival 2025: 80 Years of Korean Spirit Cultural Festival August 24, 2025  Kungsträdgården, Stockholm ▪ Date: Sunday, August 24, 2024 ▪ Time: 12:00 - 19:00 ▪ Venue: Kungsträdgården, Stockholm, Sweden ▪ Admission: Free ▪ Website: Korean Culture Festival Website The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden will host the "2025 Korean Culture Festival" at Kungsträdgården in Stockholm to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Korea. This festival will present a diverse range of Korean culture, including traditional crafts, folk games, folk painting (Minhwa), Taekwondo, K-pop, as well as Korean tourism and food. We look forward to your interest and participation.

K-Film & K-Fika 2025 Monthly Korean Film Screening Koreanskt Kulturcenter   August 13, 2025 Koreanskt Kulturcenter, 1st floor The Koreanskt Kulturcenter is pleased to announce the "2025 Regular Korean Film Screening (K-Film & K-Fika): August" and invites your interest and participation. For more details, please refer to the information below. - Date and Time: August 13th (Wednesday), 17:00 - Location: 1st-floor, Koreanskt Kulturcenter - Featured film: Memories of Murder (with English subtitles) -  Admission Fee: Free - Hosted by: Koreanskt Kulturcenter  - How to Apply: If you would like to attend, please send an email to rsvp@kkultur.org  with the following information below. 1) Full Name 2) Email Address and Phone Number - Other inquiries: jhsong@kkultur.org ∙︎ If you will be accompanied by a guest, please provide their full name and contact information (email and/or phone number). ∙︎ Please note that due to limited capacity, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. ∙︎ Personal information will be collected solely for the purpose of sharing event updates and conducting post-event surveys. All collected data will be securely deleted after use. ∙︎ By completing your registration, you consent to the use of event photographs for promotional purposes, including publication on social media platforms.

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden is pleased to present the Guest Country Special Exhibition of the 2025 Stockholm Craft Week, “Our Home: Korean Craft Archive 2025.”  As the Guest Country Special Exhibition of Stockholm Craft Week, Sweden’s largest craft festival, this exhibition highlights the wide spectrum of contemporary Korean craft. A total of 21 Korean craft artists active in Korea, Sweden, the Netherlands, and beyond will participate, showcasing works across diverse media including furniture, objects, textiles, metal, and ceramics. Visitors are invited to freely explore the exhibition space and experience the works from multiple perspectives. For more details, please see the information below.  ▪ Dates: October 1 (Wed) – December 10 (Wed), 2025  ▪ Venue: Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Stockholm)  ▪ Organized by: Korean Cultural Center in Sweden / Stockholm Craft Week  Opening Reception  ▪ Date & Time: October 2 (Thu), 2025, 17:30  ▪ Venue: Exhibition Hall “ON,” Korean Cultural Center in Sweden  ▪ Program: Serving of Korean tea & introduction of works by three Stockholm-based participating artists (Bosong Kang, Dain Lee, Bogil Lee)  ▪ RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/hLnkdv2H8ptwoTfW7  Participating Artists (21)  Seongil Choi, Byungju Cho, Hyunjee Jung, Yuri Jung, Heami Lee, Yoonjeong Lee, Dain Lee, Bogil Lee, Kwangho Lee, Namgwon Lyu, Hyunseok Sim, Studio Word (Kyuhyung Cho & Jungyu Choi), Jeonghwa Seo, Wonmin Park, Yeunhee Ryu, Hyunsung Kim, Junsu Kim, Nuri Kim, Chulan Kwak, Kappao Studio, Bosong Kang

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden is pleased to present Four Corners: Korean Designers in Sweden, a group exhibition featuring four Korean designers who are actively working in Sweden. The exhibition will be held from 8 May to 29 August, 2025.  Bringing together works from the fields of automotive, fashion, product, and graphic design, Four Corners highlights the diverse and distinctive perspectives of each participating designer. All four are currently engaged at some of Sweden’s leading design studios: Polestar, Tiger of Sweden, Note Design Studio, and Stockholm Design Lab.  By showcasing their work, the exhibition explores the intersection of Korean and Swedish design cultures and envisions new opportunities for collaboration and creative exchange. We invite you to join us and discover this unique design dialogue.

Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Koreanskt Kulturcenter) is hosting 'Imagine the Stories', an exhibition of Korean picture books, from February 17th to April 26th, following last year's successful exhibition. The exhibition, a unique collaboration with the Korean Picture Book Association, will showcase about 35 Korean picture books. These books are not just about stories but also serve as guides to various aspects of the Korean culture. They are a new breed of picture books crafted with innovative methods. Whether you're a child or an adult, you'll find picture books that perfectly suit your interests. Through our exhibition, visitors can expect to learn more about the Korean culture and learn about picture books.

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden, together with the National Gugak Center, presents a special Pansori class as part of the 2025 Overseas Korean Traditional Music Program.  Join us for this unique opportunity to experience Korea’s traditional musical storytelling with a master performer!  ■ Program Schedule (4 days per week, 16:30 – 18:30)  - Course 1: Oct 6 (Mon) – Oct 9 (Thu) / 4 sessions (Total: 8 hours)  - Course 2: Oct 13 (Mon) – Oct 16 (Thu) / 4 sessions (Total: 8 hours) *On Thursday, October 16, the final day of the program, there will be special events including a joint performance by participants from both Course 1 and Course 2. Accordingly, the class hours on that day will be adjusted to 18:30 – 20:30. ■ Content  - Introduction to Pansori  - Vocal techniques and singing methods of sorikkun (pansori singer)  ■ Instructor: Ms. Soo Hyun Moon  ■ Available seats: 8 per course (Total: 16)  ■ Fee: Free of charge  ■ Venue: Korean Cultural Center in Sweden, M Floor  ■ Notes  - Classes conducted in English - Age: 16+ (participants under 16 may join with a guardian)  ■ Register via the link below: https://forms.gle/ot8HA2YzHUqdJRdQ7 ※ About Pansori  Pansori is a traditional Korean performing art that combines singing, rhythmic speech, and dramatic expression. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it is often described as Korea’s unique form of musical storytelling.

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden is pleased to announce the opening of application for the Fall 2025 Korean Cultural Classes! ■ Period:  September - November 2025 ■ Classes & Schedules - (4 week class) Korean Calligraphy - 서예(Seoye) / Sep 17, 24 Oct 1, 8 (6:00-8:00 pm) - (4 week class) K-pop Dance - Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 (4:45-6:15 pm) - (One-day class) Korean Cooking - Kimchi Stew & Korean Egg Rolls / Nov 10 (5:00-7:00 pm) - (One-day class) Korean Cooking - Kimchi Stew & Korean Egg Rolls / Nov 24 (5:00-7:00 pm) - (One-day class) Korean Cooking - Spicy Stir-fried Chicken(닭갈비) / Sep 23 (5:00-7:00 pm) - (One-day class) Korean Cooking - Boiled Pork Wrap(보쌈) / Sep 30 (5:00-7:00 pm) - (2 week class ) Korean Painting - Four Gracious Plants(사군자) / Oct 10, 17 (1:00-3:30 pm) - (4 week class) Korean Painting - Cat in Autumn(가을 고양이) / Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 (5:00-8:00 pm) ■ Class fee: Class fees vary by class ■ Venue : Korean Cultural Center in Sweden ⊙ Koreanskt Kulturcenter - Kungsholmsgatan 23, 112 27 Stockholm ■ Apply here : https://forms.gle/QmdQnpb2CSCs3mjY9 ■ Application and Important Dates ⊙ Application period: from August 28(Thursday) ⊙ Announcement of selected participants: from September 4(Thursday), and onwards (varying by class) ⊙ Class fee payment: from September 8(Monday), and onwards (varying by class) ※ Selected participants will be contacted via email. ※ Note: Schedules are subject to change.

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Autumn 2025 Korean Language Classes at the Korean Cultural Center Sweden, King Sejong Institute. Class Period  September 1 – December 12, 2025 Eligibility ▪ Foreign learners aged 15 and above who do not speak Korean as their native language * Not eligible: Korean nationals or native Korean speakers ※ King Sejong Institute Korean language courses are designed for adult learners Class Levels & Schedule ▪ Introduction (Afternoon): Fridays, 14:00 – 16:30 (Sept 5 – Nov 28) ▪ Introduction (Evening): Fridays, 17:30 – 20:00 (Sept 5 – Nov 28) ▪ Beginner 1A: Mondays, 17:30 – 20:00 (Sept 1 – Dec 8) ▪ Beginner 1B: Tuesdays, 17:30 – 20:00 (Sept 2 – Dec 9) ▪ Beginner 2A: Wednesdays, 17:30 – 20:00 (Sept 3 – Dec 10) ▪ Beginner 2A-2: Thursdays, 17:30 – 20:00 (Sept 4 – Dec 11) * Beginner 2A-2 is open only to students who completed Beginner 2A-1 in Spring 2025. ※ End of Course Ceremony : Friday, December 12, 2025 Location ▪ Koreanskt Kulturcenter, Kungsholmsgatan 23, 112 27 Stockholm, Sweden Class Descriptions ▪ Introduction : For absolute beginners with no prior Korean experience. Learn the Korean alphabet (Hangeul) and gain the ability to read basic Korean words and use simple everyday expressions. ▪ Beginner 1A, 1B, 2A : Covers basic Korean sentence structures and verb conjugations. Learn to introduce yourself, describe people and objects, and use common daily phrases. Focus on all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. ※ To successfully complete the course, you must meet both of the following: ▪ Attend at least 70% of classes ▪ Achieve a score of 60% or higher on the final assessment How to Apply ▪ Step 1 – Take the Free Online Level Test (if applicable)  - Korean: https://url.kr/6n7aoc  - English: https://url.kr/g56p1r *If you are applying for the Introduction class, or if you have a certificate showing you completed the level just before the one you want to take, you don’t need to take the level test. ▪ Step 2 – Complete the Application Form - https://forms.gle/Yu5wbbzp7kEhxu4e9 ▪ Step 3 – Pay the Class Fee (after selection) - Fee: 1,500 SEK (includes textbook) * Payment instructions will be provided to selected applicants by late August. Application Timeline ▪ Application Period: Aug 5 – Aug 22, 2025 ▪ Selected Applicants Announced: Aug 25, 2025 ▪ Registration & Payment: Aug 25 – Aug 29, 2025 ※ Dates may be subject to change. Important Notes Submission of an application does not guarantee a spot. Only selected applicants will be contacted by email. Selection is based on your Motivation to Register (submitted via Google Form) to ensure fairness and reduce last-minute cancellations. Features of King Sejong Institute Korean Language Classes ▪ Excellent Learning Platform – Based on textbooks and curricula developed by Korean language education experts, our program offers systematic and standardized Korean teaching and learning. ▪ Expert Instructors – Highly qualified native Korean teachers dispatched from Korea provide customized lessons tailored to each learner’s level and needs. ▪ Cultural Experiences – Enjoy a variety of activities that allow you to experience both traditional and modern Korean culture firsthand. ▪ Interactive Learning – Practice speaking and listening skills in a fun and effective way, so you can use Korean immediately in real-life situations. Benefits for King Sejong Institute Students Students enrolled at the King Sejong Institute may receive priority access to future cultural and arts events, as well as Sejong Culture Academy classes hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in Sweden. Contact education@kkultur.org About the King Sejong Institute The King Sejong Institute is a global network of Korean language and culture education centers established by the Korean government, as well as an integrated Korean language education platform. Named after King Sejong the Great, the creator of the Korean alphabet (Hangeul), the institute aims to promote Korean language education and deepen understanding of Korean culture around the world.