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Göteborgskalaset 2026  Festival Koreanskt Kulturcenter   August 28-29, 2026 Gothenburg City Koreanskt Kulturcenter will participate as an official partner in the Gothenburg Culture Festival (Göteborgskalaset), a comprehensive cultural festival hosted annually by the City of Gothenburg since 1991. As part of this year's festival, the Center will present the "K-pop Idol Performance: ifeye" and "K-pop Film Screenings & K-Breakfast Cinema" programs. In addition to the programs organized by Koreanskt Kulturcenter, the festival will feature a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities. We warmly invite you to join us and enjoy the diverse programs offered throughout the festival. <Programs Hosted by Koreanskt Kulturcenter> K-pop Idol Performance: ifeye - Date & Time: Friday, 28 August 2026, 16:00–16:45 - Venue: Götaplatsen, Gothenburg - Admission: Free (No advance registration required) - More Information: Göteborgskalaset.se - ifeye Film Screening 1: The Rose: Come Back to Me - Date & Time: Friday, 28 August 2026, 19:00–20:30 - Venue: Bio Roy, Gothenburg - Admission: Free (Advance ticket registration required. Tickets will be available on the Bio Roy website from 13:00 on 14 August on a first-come, first-served basis.) - More Information: Göteborgskalaset.se - The Rose: Come Back to Me Film Screening 2: MY SHINee WORLD (Breakfast Cinema) - Date & Time: Saturday, 29 August 2026, 09:30–10:00 (Breakfast), 10:00–12:00 (Film Screening) - Venue: Bio Roy, Gothenburg - Admission: Free (Advance ticket registration required. Tickets will be available on the Bio Roy website from 13:00 on 14 August on a first-come, first-served basis.) - More Information: Göteborgskalaset.se - MY SHINee WORLD (Breakfast Cinema) Contact: jhsong@kkutltur.org

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden, in collaboration with Monster Chicken, is pleased to present the K-POP Summer Party. Join fellow K-pop fans in Sweden for Random Play Dance, Korean Noraebang, K-pop Quiz, and a taste of Monster Chicken. 1. Date & Time : Saturday, 25 July 2026, 13:00–17:00 2. Venue : Korean Cultural Center in Sweden 3. Main Program - Random Play Dance - Korean Noraebang - K-pop Quiz - Korean Food Experience (Korean-style Fried Chicken) - Prizes and Awards Free Admission | Registration Required Registration : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kcc-sweden-monster-chicken-k-pop-summer-party-tickets-1993133654414?aff=oddtdtcreator *Children under 13 are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian.

In 2026, KKC presents four seasonal themes to rediscover the enduring values of Korean culture. ROOT | PULSE | NARRATIVE | CIRCULATION From June to August we focus the value of #PULSE 02. PULSE: Constant Energy | JUN–AUG.2026 We invite you to the heart of today’s K-culture. Experience the vibrant energy of Korea through festivals held across Sweden. (JUN 11, AUG 25) | Monthly Book o Dive into the depth of Korean literature as we spotlight a unique book or author each month, paired with KKC’s curated selection of tea, music, and food. (AUG 12-14) | Sejong Culture Academy K-Beauty Workshop o Discover Korean summer festival makeup and K-pop idol makeup styles, including music festival looks, K-pop-inspired beauty trends, and outdoor festival styling. (AUG 22) | Korean Culture Festival X K-pop Nordics Festival o Korean Culture Festival is Sweden’s largest public celebration of Korean culture, bringing together performances, food, traditional arts, K-pop, and cultural experiences in the heart of Stockholm. This year, it will be held in special collaboration with KNF. (AUG 28-29) | KKC X Göteborgskalaset o KKC presents a K-Pop Idol Performance and a K-Pop Film Screening with K-Breakfast at Göteborgskalaset. Please refer to individual announcements for registration details for each event.

Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Koreanskt Kulturcenter, KKC) is pleased to present "Shamanic Sensibility of Gayageum (가야금의 巫감각화)", taking place at Konserthuset Grünewaldsalen on Thursday, 7 May at 18:00.    This special performance, marking the 3rd anniversary of the Korean Cultural Center in Sweden, brings together traditional Korean sounds and contemporary sensibilities, offering audiences a deeply immersive and resonant experience.  - Date: Thursday, 7 May - Time: kl.18.00 - 19.30 - Venue: Konserthuset Grünewaldsalen (Hötorget 8, Stockholm) - Ticket booking: Free admission (reservation required)   https://shorturl.at/1W2ru

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.

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden is pleased to present Border, a solo exhibition by Gyuhan Lee, as part of the 2026 Kulturnatt Stockholm. The exhibition begins with familiar materials from everyday life such as fast-food packaging, brand logos, cartoon characters, and old shop signs,  transforming them into sculptural lighting works that reveal layers of cultural memory embedded in ordinary images. Through processes of cutting, folding,  layering, and illuminating, Lee expands flat imagery into spatial structures, exploring the boundaries between image and object, consumption and craft.  For more details, please see the information below. ▪ Dates: April 16 (Thu) – May 28 (Thu), 2026 ▪ Venue: 2nd–3rd Floor Exhibition Space, Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Kungsholmsgatan 23, 112 27 Stockholm) ▪ Organized by: Korean Embassy in Sweden ▪ Hosted by: The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden ▪ In collaboration with: Stockholm Stad (Kulturnatt Stockholm)

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.

We are pleased to announce the opening of our Special Korean Language Courses for Spring 2026. These courses are designed for learners of various levels, from complete beginners to intermediate learners, offering a combination of language learning and Korean culture. ■ Venue: Korean Cultural Center in Sweden ■ Application period: Until the start of each course ■ Class Levels & Schedule 1. Introduction to Hangeul •A beginner-friendly course for those who want to learn the Korean alphabet from the basics. •Tuesday 17:30 – 20:00 (April 14 – June 2) / 8 weeks, 24 class hours •Wednesday 17:30 – 20:00 (April 15 – June 3) / 8 weeks, 24 class hours *The Tuesday and Wednesday classes are separate groups covering the same course content. •Tuition: 1,000 SEK 2. Korean through Proverbs and Idioms •Learn natural and meaningful Korean expressions through proverbs and idioms. •Tuesday 17:30 – 20:00 (April 28 – May 26) / 5 weeks, 15 class hours •Tuition: 500 SEK 3. Korean through K-POP •Learn Korean in a fun and engaging way through K-POP lyrics and cultural content. •Monday 17:30 – 20:00 (April 27 – June 1) / 6 weeks, 18 class hours •Tuition: 500 SEK ■ How to apply •Please apply via the link below. https://forms.office.com/e/u32BM6gw6s

As part of the 2026 spring program theme, “ROOT: Our Foundation”, the Korean Cultural Center in Sweden has organized the lecture to explore the foundational elements of Korean culture through the lens of contemporary popular content.  Using the animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters" as a starting point, this lecture will examine how traditional Korean culture continues to shape contemporary K-content. The session will highlight elements such as shamanic beliefs, Hanbok’s five-color aesthetics, palace symbolism, traditional music, and warding-off-evil motifs, and how these cultural traditions influence the energy, rhythms, and collective sing-along culture of modern K-pop. This lecture offers a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the essence of Korean aesthetics and the cultural spirit behind familiar popular culture. Topic Understanding K-Culture through K-Pop Demon Hunters & Popular Culture Dates & Locations April 17 (Fri), 10:00–12:00, Stockholm University (For enrolled Stockholm University students only) April 18 (Sat), 14:00–16:00, Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Open to the public) Registration To register, please visit the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/CbEf2B1M6G ※ Please note: The April 17 lecture is intended for Stockholm University students, and registration is being handled directly by Stockholm University. Members of the general public are kindly asked to register for the April 18 lecture. About the Speakers Prof. Dr. Jihae Oh Research Professor, K-Academic Diffusion Research Institute, Korea University Prof. Dr. Jihae Oh specializes in traditional Korean music and cultural content. Her work explores how traditional performing arts such as Pansori and folk arts continue to influence the rhythms, energy, and aesthetics of modern K-pop. Prof. Dr. Jean Park Research Professor, Center for Korean History, Korea University Prof. Dr. Jean Park is a specialist in Korean history who has long taught international students through Korean history and culture. Her lectures connect Korea’s traditions with contemporary cultural media such as K-dramas, films, cuisine, and everyday cultural symbols.

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden is presenting a special lecture on Korean temple cuisine in April 2026 as part of the theme “ROOT: Our Foundation”, highlighting the deep roots of Korean food culture. The lecture, titled “Where Does This Food Come From?”, will introduce the history and philosophy of Korean temple cuisine, its ingredients and cooking methods, and the reasons why it is gaining global attention today. A tasting program will also be offered, allowing participants to experience the delicate and profound flavors of Korean temple food firsthand. The lecture will be led by Venerable Beopsong, head monk of Yeongseonsa Temple in Daejeon. Venerable Beopsong has actively promoted the traditions and spirit of Korean temple cuisine both domestically and internationally, and has also lectured on Korean temple food at Le Cordon Bleu in France and the UK. Through publications such as A Table with Nature, A Table with the Sea, and A Table with Roots, she has consistently introduced the philosophy and seasonality of Korean temple cuisine. We welcome the participation of anyone interested in traditional Korean food culture, well-being, and sustainable eating practices. Event Details K-kulturens anda: Introduktion till koreansk tempelmat  ▪Date & Time: April 9 (Thu) – 10 (Fri), 2026, 18:00–20:00  - April 9 (Thu): For professionals in food and dining industries  - April 10 (Fri): Open to the general public ▪Location: Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Kungsholmsgatan 23, Stockholm) ▪Program:  - Lecture: Where Does This Food Come From?  - Tasting: Korean Temple Food Tasting ▪Registration: Please register in advance via the following link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ViPb5JFacX