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The King Sejong Institute at the Korean Cultural Center in Sweden is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fall Semester Korean Language Courses. This semester offers a variety of courses, ranging from Hangeul Introduction for complete beginners to regular Sejong Korean courses at different levels, as well as special courses for intermediate and advanced learners, including Korean through Media and Korean through Traditional Folktales. Join us this fall to improve your Korean language skills while learning more about Korean culture. Application Period: Friday, Aug. 7 – Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 Course Period: Aug. 31 – Dec. 11, 2026 (Course dates vary by class.) How to Apply: Please log in with your Google account and complete the application form using the link below. https://forms.gle/KzAWCuC4zqbwPRHH9 Please refer to the attached file for detailed information on the course schedule and tuition fees.

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden is pleased to present the K-Beauty Workshop: Summer Festival Makeup as part of the 2026 Sejong Cultural Academy, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the King Sejong Institute Foundation. Join us for a hands-on K-Beauty workshop to learn the latest Korean beauty trends and create your own summer festival makeup look. • Date & Time -Aug. 12 (Wed) | 18:00–21:00 -Aug. 13 (Thu) | 14:00–17:00 -Aug. 13 (Thu) | 18:00–21:00 All sessions offer the same program. Please register for one session only. • What You'll Experience -Summer skincare tips for healthy, glowing skin -Korean summer festival makeup trends -Live makeup demonstration by a professional makeup artist -Hands-on makeup practice (Available to registered hands-on participants only.) • Location : Korean Cultural Center Sweden (Kungsholmsgatan 28, Stockholm) • Admission - Free of charge - Registration required (Limited seats) • Registration - Register via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/k-beauty-workshop-summer-festival-makeup-tickets-1996605597088 • Notice for Hands-On Workshop Participants - Please arrive without makeup. - Please bring your own makeup brushes, sponges, and other personal tools. - A variety of Korean makeup products will be available for participants to try during the workshop.

We are pleased to announce the soft opening of the Book Café, a new space within the Korean Cultural Center made possible by the completion of interior renovations. This event marks the introduction of the Center's first book café space and celebrates the beginning of the diverse cultural exchanges that will take place here going forward. The event will open with a gayageum performance, followed by the "Collective Reading Lounge," where participants are welcome to freely select a book—whether one they've brought themselves or one available at the book café—and enjoy reading together. We would be delighted if you could join us to set aside the week's fatigue for a moment and enjoy a relaxing evening with a book and Korean tea. Please refer to the details below: ▪ Date & Time: Monday, August 17, 2026, 17:30–20:00 ▪ Venue: Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Kungsholmsgatan 23, Stockholm) ▪ No advance registration required — feel free to drop in ▪ Inquiries: info@kkultur.org We look forward to your interest and participation.

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.

We are pleased to announce the soft opening of the Book Café, a new space within the Korean Cultural Center made possible by the completion of interior renovations. This event marks the introduction of the Center's first book café space and celebrates the beginning of the diverse cultural exchanges that will take place here going forward. The event will open with a gayageum performance, followed by the "Collective Reading Lounge," where participants are welcome to freely select a book—whether one they've brought themselves or one available at the book café—and enjoy reading together. We would be delighted if you could join us to set aside the week's fatigue for a moment and enjoy a relaxing evening with a book and Korean tea. Please refer to the details below: ▪ Date & Time: Monday, August 17, 2026, 17:30–20:00 ▪ Venue: Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Kungsholmsgatan 23, Stockholm) ▪ No advance registration required — feel free to drop in ▪ Inquiries: info@kkultur.org We look forward to your interest and participation.

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.