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As the days grow colder and the evenings get darker, what better way to unwind than by curling up with a good book? 📚🍂Fo...
05/11/2026

As the days grow colder and the evenings get darker, what better way to unwind than by curling up with a good book? 📚🍂

For those who missed our Korean Book Exhibition, we're delighted to share our first selection of three books for you to discover: Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, Cursed Bunny, and Marigold Mind Laundry.

These books were among those featured at our exhibition, held at the Trinity Arts Pods from 2–6 November.

Whether you're interested in thought-provoking stories, magical realism or contemporary Korean fiction, there's something here for everyone!

📖 Scan the QR code on the last picture to explore all the books featured in our exhibition and discover where you can buy them in Ireland.

Happy reading! 🇰🇷❤️

📚 BOOK TALK | Neither Marriage Nor Solitude, A Third Way: How South Korean Women Are Redefining Family📅 Friday, 6 Novemb...
22/10/2026

📚 BOOK TALK | Neither Marriage Nor Solitude, A Third Way: How South Korean Women Are Redefining Family

📅 Friday, 6 November 2026 15:30–17:00 p.m. 📍 Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin

What does family look like beyond marriage and blood ties? 🇰🇷

Join us for a special book talk with South Korean authors Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo, co-authors of Two Women Living Together, as they explore new ways of living, caring and building community in contemporary South Korea.

🏡 Two women. Four cats. One home. A new kind of family.
Drawing on their own experience of pooling resources to buy a home and build a life together, Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo share an inspiring perspective on the meaning of family, friendship and mutual care in a society shaped by patriarchal traditions and a rigid welfare system.

In a country facing the world’s lowest birth rate, what does it mean for women to choose a life beyond conventional expectations? Discover how this remarkable story is challenging established ideas of family and opening up new possibilities for the future.

📅 Friday, 6 November 2026 15:30–17:00 p.m. 📍 Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin

🤝 Co-hosted by Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland Trinity Centre for Asian Studies (TCAS) Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation (TCLCT)

🎟️ Book your place now! 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tcas-book-talk-two-women-living-together-tickets-2003702207240?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for an engaging conversation about the changing meaning of family, women's choices and the power of creating communities on our own terms.

📚🇰🇷 DISCOVERING KOREAN LITERATURE | Korea Contemporary Literature Festival 2026Friday, 6 November 2026  13:00–5:30 p.m. ...
22/10/2026

📚🇰🇷 DISCOVERING KOREAN LITERATURE | Korea Contemporary Literature Festival 2026

Friday, 6 November 2026 13:00–5:30 p.m. 📍 Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland, in collaboration with Trinity Centre for Asian Studies (TCAS) and Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation (TCLCT), is delighted to present the Korea Contemporary Literature Festival 2026: Discovering Korean Literature.

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the richness and diversity of Korean literature in English translation, exploring the stories that offer new perspectives on Korean society, culture and everyday life.

📖 What’s on?

📚 Book Exhibition Discover a curated selection of contemporary Korean literature, featuring 15 Korean books across genres and themes,
Explore Korean and English editions side by side and discover the literary connections between Korea and Ireland.

💬 Korean Book Club Join fellow readers for an engaging discussion of contemporary Korean literature in English translation. Explore themes such as family, identity, gender, memory, urban life and the future through stories that invite fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations.

🎤 Special Book Talk: Neither Marriage Nor Solitude, A Third Way: How South Korean Women Are Redefining Family

Meet South Korean authors Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo, authors of Two Women Living Together.

Two women and four cats share a home in Seoul, building a new kind of family beyond marriage and blood ties. Through their experiences of shared living, friendship and caregiving, the authors invite us to rethink what family means in contemporary South Korea.

🎟️ Book Talk registration: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tcas-book-talk-two-women-living-together-tickets-2003702207240?aff=oddtdtcreator

🇰🇷 한글날 | Hangeul Day 🇰🇷10월 9일, 한글날오늘은 세종대왕과 집현전 학자들이 백성을 위해 만든 훈민정음의 반포를 기념하고, 한글의 우수성과 가치를 되새기는 뜻깊은 날입니다.누구나 쉽게 배우고 자신의...
09/10/2026

🇰🇷 한글날 | Hangeul Day 🇰🇷

10월 9일, 한글날

오늘은 세종대왕과 집현전 학자들이 백성을 위해 만든 훈민정음의 반포를 기념하고, 한글의 우수성과 가치를 되새기는 뜻깊은 날입니다.

누구나 쉽게 배우고 자신의 생각과 마음을 표현할 수 있도록 만들어진 한글은 백성의 소리를 담아낸 아름다운 문자입니다.

올해는 훈민정음 반포 580돌을 맞아, 우리말과 글이 지닌 아름다움과 소중한 가치를 함께 되새겨 봅니다.

아름다운 한글을 기리는 날, 한글날을 함께 축하해 주세요.

🇰🇷 Hangeul Day | October 9

Today, we celebrate Hangeul Day, commemorating the promulgation of Hunminjeongeum, the foundation of the Korean writing system created under King Sejong the Great.

Hangeul was created so that people could easily learn to read and write and express their thoughts and feelings. It is a beautiful writing system that reflects the voices of the people.

This year marks the 580th anniversary of the promulgation of Hunminjeongeum, providing an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, accessibility and enduring value of the Korean language and writing system.

Let us celebrate Hangeul and its remarkable legacy together.

🇰🇷 Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland

#한글날 #한글 #훈민정음 #세종대왕 #주아일랜드대한민국대사관

🇰🇷🇮🇪 Presentation of Credentials On 7 October, H.E. Ambassador Jooyeon Ellen Kang presented her credentials to H.E. Pres...
08/10/2026

🇰🇷🇮🇪 Presentation of Credentials

On 7 October, H.E. Ambassador Jooyeon Ellen Kang presented her credentials to H.E. President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, marking the beginning of her mission as Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ireland.

The ceremony was a meaningful occasion to celebrate the close and friendly ties between Korea and Ireland, and to look ahead to further strengthening our partnership and friendship. 🇰🇷🇮🇪

Ambassador Kang was joined by Counsellor Sungmin Ko from the Embassy, while Minister of State Marian Harkin, Secretary-General to the President Orla O’Hanrahan, Assistant Secretary Gerard Kweon and Chief of Protocol Patricia O’Brien attended on behalf of Ireland.

We look forward to building on the strong foundations of Ireland-Korea relations and creating many more opportunities for our two countries to connect, collaborate and grow together.

🌕🇰🇷 Happy Chuseok!The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland wishes everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful Chus...
25/09/2026

🌕🇰🇷 Happy Chuseok!

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland wishes everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful Chuseok.

May this special time of family, gratitude and togetherness bring happiness and good fortune to you and your loved ones.

즐거운 추석 보내세요!
Happy Chuseok from Korea to Ireland. 🇰🇷🇮🇪

#추석

🌕 Chuseok 2026 | 추석Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is one of Korea’s most important traditional holidays. It is a time t...
23/09/2026

🌕 Chuseok 2026 | 추석

Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is one of Korea’s most important traditional holidays. It is a time to celebrate the autumn harvest, give thanks, honour ancestors, and spend meaningful time with family and loved ones.

This year, Chuseok falls on Friday, 25 September, with the holiday period from Thursday, 24 September to Saturday, 26 September.

During Chuseok, families traditionally gather together, share seasonal foods such as songpyeon, and enjoy time together. It is a special time to celebrate gratitude, family, and togetherness.

🌕 We wish everyone celebrating Chuseok a happy and peaceful holiday filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones.

Please note: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland will remain open as normal during the Chuseok holiday period.

🇰🇷🍽️ K-Chef’s Table: Experience the Real Taste of KoreaOn Wednesday, 9 September, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea i...
18/09/2026

🇰🇷🍽️ K-Chef’s Table: Experience the Real Taste of Korea

On Wednesday, 9 September, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland was delighted to welcome guests to Dublin Cookery School for a special Korean cooking experience celebrating the rich flavours and traditions of Korean cuisine.

The evening began with warm opening remarks from our Ambassador-Designate, Ms. Kang, who joined us to mark the occasion and welcome our participants. 🇰🇷🇮🇪

We were then delighted to welcome Chef Sohye Kim, who guided participants through two much-loved Korean dishes: Bulgogi and Dakgangjeong.

🥩 Bulgogi: thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savoury combination of soy sauce, pear juice, garlic, sesame oil and other traditional ingredients, before being quickly stir-fried with fresh vegetables.

🍗 Dakgangjeong: crispy Korean fried chicken, double-fried for that distinctive crunch and coated in a delicious sweet, spicy and savoury sauce featuring gochujang, garlic and other Korean flavours.

After Chef Kim’s demonstrations, participants took to their own cooking stations to prepare the dishes themselves, with plenty of guidance, questions, laughter and, of course, tasting along the way!

More than simply a cooking class, K-Chef’s Table was an opportunity to discover Korean food culture, learn about traditional ingredients and techniques, and experience the joy of preparing and sharing Korean food together.

A sincere thank you to Ambassador-Designate Ms. Kang, Chef Sohye Kim, and all of our participants for making the evening such a memorable celebration of Korean cuisine and the friendship between Korea and Ireland. 🇰🇷🤝🇮🇪

감사합니다! ❤️

🇰🇷🍳 K-Chef’s Table: Experience the Real Taste of Korea 🇰🇷Discover the perfect balance of sweet, savoury, and spicy K-Foo...
10/08/2026

🇰🇷🍳 K-Chef’s Table: Experience the Real Taste of Korea 🇰🇷
Discover the perfect balance of sweet, savoury, and spicy K-Food!

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is pleased to invite you to a special Korean Cooking Class, where you will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare authentic Korean dishes under the guidance of a Korean chef from the Embassy.

👨‍🍳 On the Menu
🥩 Bulgogi - Korean-style marinated beef
🌶️ Dak-galbi - Spicy stir-fried chicken

📍 Dublin Cookery School
2 Brookfield Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin, A94 C9Y5

📅 Wednesday, 9 September 2026
🕕 6:00 PM

📝 Applications Now Open

Application period:
10 August 2026 - 9:00 AM, 24 August 2026

🎟️ Places are limited.

To ensure a fair and equal opportunity for all applicants, participants will be selected through a random selection process after applications close.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place.

👉 To apply, please complete and submit the application form by 9:00 AM on Monday, 24 August 2026.

🔗 Application Form: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ie-en/brd/m_23773/view.do?seq=761936

🇰🇷 Come discover the real taste of Korea, learn from our chef, and experience Korean food and culture through cooking.

We look forward to welcoming the selected participants to K-Chef’s Table!

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