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2025 K-POP Nordics Festival K-POP 노르딕 페스티벌 (KNF 2025)   June 7, 2025 Oscarteatern, Stockholm Koreanskt Kulturcenter (Korean Cultural Center in Sweden) is thrilled to inform all K-pop enthusiasts in the Nordics that K-POP Nordics Festival will be held in Stockholm on 7th June 2025 at Oscarsteatern (Kungsgatan 66, 111 22, Stockholm).  The most talented K-pop cover dancers/singers across the Nordic region -  Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Iceland - will all come to Stockholm compete for the BEST Title of K-POP dancer/singer(s) in the Nordics! • Event Title: 2025 K-POP Nordics Festival (KNF 2025) • Date and time: Saturday, 7th June 2025 kl. 15:00 - 17:00 • Venue: Oscarsteatern (Kungsgatan 66, 111 22, Stockholm) • Ticket Sales : https://shop.showtic.se/a9ncxuy7cu087xk?c=ka2jxtt    **Tickets are free of charge; however, a booking fee of 45 SEK will be charged by the ticketing platform. Seats are limited, so we encourage you to book early to secure your spot Do not miss this opportunity for an unforgettable celebration of K-pop talent and culture from across the Nordic region. We look forward to welcoming you to a vibrant day of music, performance, and enthusiastic K-POP community.

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Four Corners: Korean Designers in Sweden Group exhibition featuring four Korean designers in Sweden  Subum Lee, Joong Hang Lee, Jingyu Lee, Agnes Yeojin Kim    May 8 – August 29, 2025 Korean Cultural Center 1F, Exhibition Hall ‘ON’ 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 May 8 to August 29, 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.

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KKC Author's Talk Stories of Young Korean Women During the Colonial Era Koreanskt Kulturcenter   April 30, 2025 Koreanskt Kulturcenter's Library The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden (Koreanskt Kulturcenter, KKC) warmly invites you to a special talk by Lee Geum-yi, one of Korea’s most beloved and acclaimed authors of children’s and youth literature. Since her debut in 1984, Lee Geum-yi has written many heartfelt and meaningful stories. Her books are widely read across age groups, have received numerous literary awards in Korea, and are featured in school textbooks. In 2024, she was named a finalist for the Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA) in the writing category—often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of children’s literature. ▪ Introductory Video: https://youtu.be/Ybp3itYiefo Over the years, Lee has expanded her storytelling from fairy tales to youth fiction and historical novels. In this talk, she will explore the lives of young Korean women who left their homeland during the Japanese colonial era. Through her works, she brings their stories of hardship, resilience, and hope to life. ▪ Date & Time : Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM ▪ Venue: Koreanskt Kulturcenter, Library BADA ▪ Registration: Please RSVP by emailing bada@kkultur.org ▪ Include the following in your message: Full Name / Mobile Number ▪ Inquiries: bada@kkultur.org

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KKC Author's Talk Korea: A New History of South & North   Friday May 16 2025 Koreanskt Kulturcenter's Space ON Korean Cultural Center in Sweden is pleased to invite you to a special Author’s Talk event featuring the authors of a book, Korea: A New History of South & North.  Join us for an insightful conversation exploring Korea’s complex past and present. ▪ Register: https://forms.gle/1AEiGRgC6kFLNLDP9  ▪ Date & Time: Friday, May 16, 18:00 ▪ Venue: Koreanskt Kulturcenter Exhibition Hall - Address: Kungsholmsgatan 23, Stockholm 112 27 Sweden  ▪ Authors - Prof. Victor Cha - Prof. Ramon Pardo *Moderator: Mats Engman, Head of the Korea Center, ISDP ▪ About the book Korea: A New History of South and North provides readers with a nuanced understanding of the complex history of the Korean Peninsula. It is an invaluable resource for those interested in Korean history, international relations, and the ongoing issues surrounding the division of Korea. This talk will provide insight into the book’s major themes, the writing process, and current issues shaping Korea today.

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•︎Event title: K-food Seminar: Chuseok & Songpyeon  •︎Event date: 16 September, 2024 (Monday)

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•︎Event title: Korean Culture Festival 2024 •︎Event date: 24 August, 2024

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•︎Event title: 2024 Korean Speech Contest in Sweden •︎Event date: 15 June, 2024

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•︎ Event title: 2024 K-POP Nordics Festival •︎ Event date: 8 June, 2024

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