SOAS (CKS) Centre of Korean Studies

26/02/2026

SOAS has received a transformative endowment of £2 million from the Korea Foundation to establish a Chair in Korean Studies. This landmark gift marks a pivotal moment for Korean Studies in the UK and Europe. The Chair will shape the future of Korean Studies at SOAS and beyond, driving innovation in research and teaching in this key field.

SOAS has received a transformative endowment to establish a Chair in Korean Studies. The new post will drive forward innovation in research and teaching in this key field.

28/10/2025

02/10/2024

🎶🎧 Check out the official K-Music Festival 2024 playlist! (Spotify and Soundcloud). Featuring songs from this year’s incredible line-up, including artists like Youn Sun Nah, Hera Hyesang Park, Black String, SMTO No-Noise, and Heemoon Lee! 🇰🇷✨ Dive into the sounds of some of Korea's finest artists. 🎶🇰🇷 Check out the links below!

🎧Spotify Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/KMusicFest2024Spotify
🎧Soundcloud Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/KMusicFest2024Soundcloud
🎟️ Tickets: https://serious.org.uk/k-music-2024
ℹ️ For more details on the festival: https://tinyurl.com/KMusicFestival

02/10/2024

“London’s K-Music Festival brings traditional Korean sounds with a contemporary twist”

🎉 Featured in the Financial Times today! Discover the vibrant mix of traditional and modern Korean music at the K-Music Festival 2024, as highlighted by the FT. 🌟

It's D-1 until the K-Music Festival 2024 kicks off with Lear by the National Changgeuk Company of Korea at the Barbican—don't miss this unique performance! Secure your tickets now! 🎭 🎶

2024 K-music Festival presented by
LEAR National Changgeuk Company of Korea

📅 Date: 3 - 6 OCT 2024
📍Location: The Barbican Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/LearBarbican
ℹ️ For more details on the festival please visit: https://tinyurl.com/KMusicFestival

Read Financial Times K-Music Festival 2024 :
https://www.ft.com/content/844e2ac5-76a6-4697-b11f-3ee98e8a4434

21/08/2024

'Sleep: a taut Korean thriller that leans into shamanistic and folkloric tradition' - By Hyunseon Lee (SOAS)

Hyun-su’s sleepwalking is ruining his marriage but it might take more than a few pills to get it under control.

26/03/2024

On 24 & 25 May, South Korean theatre maker and composer Jaha Koo will be bringing his newest work Haribo Kimchi to the Southbank Centre.

In a South Korean snack bar, four lost souls take us on a journey through the history of South Korea through the familiar, startling and sacred language of food. Theatre maker and composer Jaha Koo combines music, video and robotic performers in an exceptional performance that plays with all the senses.

Check it out!

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/performance-dance/jaha-koo-haribo-kimchi

06/11/2023

06/11/2023