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In 2026, KKC presents four seasonal themes to rediscover the enduring values of Korean culture. 01. ROOT: Our Foundation | MAR–MAY.2026 We look into the foundational elements of Korean culture. By revisiting traditions passed down through generations, we trace the starting point of our heritage. APR 9 | Lecture: Where does this food come from? o Topic: Insightful lecture on Korean Temple Food. o Audience: Food-related professionals o Location: Korean Cultural Center APR 10 | Lecture: Where does this food come from? o Topic: Insightful lecture on Korean Temple Food. o Audience: General public o Location: Korean Cultural Center APR 16-MAY 28 | Border – Gyuhan Lee Solo Exhibition o Topic:  Working with familiar brand packaging and readymades, he dismantles fixed meanings and rework them as light art that explores Korean roots. o Location: Korean Cultural Center APR 17 | Lecture: Understanding Korean culture through K-POP Demon Hunters, K-pop, and Korean popular culture. o Topic: Decoding Historical DNA and Cultural empathy on K-Culture contents o Location: Stockholm University APR 18 | Lecture: Understanding Korean culture through K-POP Demon Hunters, K-pop, and Korean popular culture. o Topic: Decoding Historical DNA and Cultural empathy on K-Culture contents o Location: Korean Cultural Center APR 18 | Stockholm Culture Night (Kulturnatt Stockholm) o Main Program: Border – Gyuhan Lee Solo Exhibition o Special: GOSA Performance, Korean Paper Lantern Workshop o Location: Korean Cultural Center MAY 07 | Shamanic Sensibility of Gayageum o Performance: A profound musical journey with traditional Korean musical instrument Gayageum. o Location: Konserthuset Stockholm From March to May, our focus lies on the 'ROOT' of Korean culture. We invite you to join us in exploring the very foundation of our heritage.

Four Perspectives on Korean Culture: ROOT | PULSE | NARRATIVE | CIRCULATION In 2026, KKC presents four seasonal themes to rediscover the enduring values of Korean culture. 01. ROOT (MAR–MAY.2026) Root: Our Foundation We explore the foundational elements of Korean culture. By revisiting traditions passed down through generations, we trace the starting point of our heritage. 02. PULSE (JUN–AUG.2026) Pulse: Constant Energy We invite you to the heart of today’s K-culture. Experience the vibrant energy of Korea through festivals held across Sweden. 03. NARRATIVE (SEP–NOV.2026) Narrative: Layered Stories We focus on the diverse stories of Korea. From film and literature to the stage and gallery, we explore unique narratives that transcend different media. 04. CIRCULATION (DEC.2026–FEB.2027) Circulation: Continuity of connection A time to reflect on the year and prepare for a new start. We open a space for connection where people, brought together by culture, can meet and engage. Exhibitions · Festivals · Film · Performances We hope our programs provide an opportunity to discover new perspectives on Korean culture.

Be the Core of Korean Culture. Koreanskt Kulturcenter (KKC) is excited to announce the launch of THE CORE, a new membership-based community. If you have a genuine love for Korean culture and are looking for a place to connect with like-minded people, this is your invitation to join us. What is THE CORE? THE CORE is a vibrant community designed for those who want to do more than just watch. It is a space to engage deeply, share your skills, and lead your own cultural gatherings within the KKC. Membership Benefits: What’s inside the [  ] ▪︎ Core [Pass] | Priority Access: Get closer to our top performances and events with priority invitations and exclusive access to last-minute seats. ▪︎ Core [Hour] | Space & Fika: Once a month, the KCC opens its doors just for you. Use our center as your private workspace or library while enjoying a Korean-style fika. ▪︎ Core [Action] | Backstage Support: Become an active contributor. Use your professional talents—like photography, translation, or event management—to help us bring K-culture to life. ▪︎ Core [Session] | Member-led Gatherings: Lead the way! Whether it’s a book club, movie night, or language café, we provide the space and support for your own member-led sessions. ▪︎ Core [Bord] | Year-end Meeting: Reflect on the year’s journey and celebrate with fellow members at our exclusive year-end gala. Recruitment Details ▪︎ Who: Anyone residing in Sweden with a genuine interest in Korean culture. ▪︎ Commitment: Active participation in at least 2 CORE [Action] projects per year. ▪︎ Application Period: Until 22 March 2026 ▪︎ How to Apply: Click the link below to start your journey: https://forms.office.com/e/B0y0UfdLhw   *Members will be selected based on the information provided in the application ▪︎  Questions and inquries: sujin.kim@kkultur.org 

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 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.

King Sejong Institute at KCC Sweden is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 Korean language classes. Please review the information below and register according to the schedule. ■ Class Levels & Schedule ㅇIntroduction (Choose either one / Duration 5 weeks, Total 15 hours) ▪Hangeul A: Monday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Mar 2 – Mar 30) ▪Hangeul B: Monday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Apr 20 – May 18) ㅇBeginner (Duration 15 weeks, Total 45 hours) ▪1A (Intensive) : Monday & Wednesday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Feb 16 – Jun 10) / *Recommended for learners who wish to complete the 1A course quickly in a single semester. ▪1A-1: Friday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Feb 13 – Jun 5) ▪1B-1: Friday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Feb 20 – Jun 12) ▪2A-1: Thursday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Feb 12 – Jun 4) ▪2B-1: Thursday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Feb 19 – Jun 11) ㅇSpecial Courses ▪Korean through Cooking: Tuesday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Feb 17 – Mar 17) / *Recommended for learners who completed 1B or have equivalent skills. ▪Korean through Media: Wednesday, 17:30 – 20:00 (Feb 18 – Apr 22) / *Recommended for intermediate and advanced learners. ※ Important Notes: ▪Start dates differ by class and may change due to internal circumstances. ▪Classes may be canceled if fewer than 5 students enroll. ▪Classes may be suspended on national holidays or leave days. ▪Except for the Introduction, Intensive 1A, and special courses, all courses are part of a one-year program. For example, completing Sejong Korean 1A requires attending both Spring 1A-1 and Fall 1A-2 classes. ■ Eligibility ▪Introduction: Anyone aged 15 and above whose native language is not Korean ▪Beginner & Intermediate: Completion of the previous level course, or results from an online level test *Based on online test results, a final level will be determined after an interview (in-person) with a teacher. Interview schedules will be provided to selected candidates. ■ How to Apply 1. Complete the application form: Register Here 2. Pay the class fee (after selection)  * Payment instructions will be sent to selected applicants via email. ■ Online Level Test (for eligible applicants) 1. Visit the “Online Sejong Institute” website, create an account, and take the level test: www.iksi.or.kr Login → Click the “Online KSI Info” banner → Click “Korean Level Test” to start. 2. Indicate your level test score on the application form. 3. Follow the instructions sent via email to schedule a speaking interview with a teacher. After the interview, your final level will be confirmed. (Interview schedule will be provided individually) ■ Important Notes •Application schedule is subject to change. •Submitting an application does not guarantee admission. •Only selected applicants will be contacted via email. •Selection is based on applicants’ motivation to register, in order to ensure fairness and reduce last-minute cancellations. •All classes are primarily conducted in Korean, and English explanations may be provided only when necessary. ■ Tuition (Including Textbook) •Introduction : 700 SEK •Beginner : 1,500 SEK •Special course : 700 SEK ■ Location •Koreanskt Kulturcenter, Kungsholmsgatan 23, 112 27 Stockholm, Sweden ■ Class Descriptions • Introduction For absolute beginners with no prior Korean experience. Students will learn the Korean alphabet (Hangeul), develop the ability to read and write basic Korean words. •Sejong Korean 1A–2B (Beginner) Designed for learners who have mastered the basic Korean alphabet, this course focuses on essential grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures. Students will practice simple conversations in everyday situations, including asking for directions, ordering food, shopping, and talking about daily routines. Reading and writing short texts are introduced to strengthen comprehension. ■ Completion Requirements •Attend at least 70% of classes •Achieve a score of 60% or higher on the final assessment * The final assessment is conducted at the last class of each level. For example, the 1A final assessment is held in the Fall 1A-2 class. ■ Features of King Sejong Institute Korean Language Classes •Excellent Learning Platform – Our program is based on standardized curricula and textbooks developed by Korean language education experts. •Expert Instructors – Highly qualified native Korean teachers dispatched from Korea provide lessons tailored to learners’ levels and needs. •Cultural Experiences – Enjoy opportunities to experience both traditional and modern Korean culture. •Interactive Learning – Improve speaking and listening skills through engaging and practical activities applicable to 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. Named after King Sejong the Great, the creator of the Korean alphabet (Hangeul), the institute aims to promote Korean language education and deepen global understanding of Korean culture.