Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.

11/02/2026

🇰🇷 Experience a Special Celebration of Korean Culture at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.! 🇰🇷

Against the stunning backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial, the Republic of Korea Navy will present a special cultural performance featuring the best of Korean tradition and contemporary culture.

From lively samulnori (traditional Korean percussion) and dynamic taekwondo demonstrations to energetic K-pop performances, moving classical music, and popular songs, enjoy a diverse and captivating showcase of Korean culture!

This free event is open to everyone, so bring your family and friends for a memorable afternoon. We warmly invite the Korean community and all residents and visitors in Washington, D.C. to join us!

📍 Event Details
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Location: Lincoln Memorial Plaza, Washington, D.C.
🎟️ Admission: Open to the public
💰 Cost: Free

✨ Spend a special afternoon with the Republic of Korea Navy!

See you at the Lincoln Memorial!

🇰🇷 워싱턴 D.C. 링컨기념관에서 펼쳐지는 특별한 K-컬처의 향연! 🇰🇷

🎉 대한민국 해군순항훈련전단 문화공연에 여러분을 초대합니다!

아름다운 링컨기념관을 배경으로 대한민국 해군이 선사하는 특별한 문화공연이 펼쳐집니다.

신명 나는 사물놀이와 역동적인 태권도 시범, 열정 가득한 K-POP부터 감동적인 클래식과 팝송까지!

한국의 전통과 현대가 어우러지는 다채롭고 수준 높은 공연을 통해 대한민국의 문화와 매력을 만나보세요.

가족, 친구와 함께 누구나 무료로 즐길 수 있는 특별한 무대입니다. 워싱턴 D.C.에 계신 교민 여러분과 시민 여러분의 많은 관심과 참여를 부탁드립니다!

📍 공연 안내

📅 일시 : 11월 5일(목) 14:00~15:00
📍 장소 : 링컨기념관 광장 (Lincoln Memorial Plaza)
🎟️ 관람 대상 : 교민, 시민 등 누구나
💰 관람료 : 무료

✨ 대한민국 해군과 함께하는 특별한 오후!
링컨기념관에서 만나요!

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10/30/2026

🥬 Kimjang DC 2026: Experience Kimjang & Korean Culture 🥬

Celebrate Kimchi Day with us at Kimjang DC 2026!

✨ What’s happening:
🥁 Traditional Korean percussion (samulnori)
💬 A fireside chat on Korean food and culture with Chef Danny Lee Danny Lee
🥬 A hands-on kimchi-making workshop with Chef Patrice Cunningham Patrice Scrofano
💃 K-pop dance performance & interactive workshop by N2 Studios
📚 Free children's books by Korean authors (while supplies last!)

📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
🕐 1:00–4:30 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | Washington, D.C.

🎟️ Registration opens November 2 at 10:00 AM ET!
🔗 Link in bio to register!

10/30/2026

🎬 K-Cinema Korean Movie Night — Love Reset (30일) 💕

Can love get a second chance? 💘 Join us for Love Reset, a hilarious Korean romantic comedy about a couple on the verge of divorce who unexpectedly lose their memories in an accident! With just 30 days until their divorce is finalized, will they fall in love all over again?🎥🍿

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 6 PM
📍 Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
🎟️ FREE with an RSVP — register at the link in bio!

🍿 Complimentary snacks provided!
🎞️ In Korean with English subtitles.

10/28/2026

🇰🇷✨ Come Hear Their Korea Stories! 🇰🇷

Everyone has a unique connection to Korea! 💬

Join us for My Korea Story 2: Share Your Memory, where six local storytellers share their personal experiences with Korea—from K-pop and traditional culture to identity and friendship.

🎤 Come hear their stories, discover new perspectives, and join the conversation during an open Q&A!

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.

🔗 RSVP via the link in bio!

10/21/2026

📣 The Virginia Film Festival starts today, with four Korean and Korean American films! 🎬

The KCCDC is supporting the festival's popular Korean Cinema Series, featuring Bedford Park, The Journey to Gyeong-Ju (경주기행), My Name (내 이름은), and Possible Love (가능한 사랑), offering a compelling set of films that explore love, family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. 💖

📅 October 21–25, 2026
📍 Violet Crown Charlottesville (Charlottesville, VA)
🎟️Link in our bio/intro for the full lineup, ticket, and venue details.

Not local to Charlottesville? Make a vacation out of it! Visit Virginia has you covered with travel information at Virginia is for Lovers. 👌

10/21/2026

KOREA magazine in October: outdoors🏕️⛰️

Outdoor living in Korea is no longer a weekend escape but an accessible lifestyle integrated with daily routine.

From mountain ridges reachable by public transit to inspiring stories like the broadcast "Video Album Mountain" and eco-art movement Clean Hikers, discover how nature and culture intersect on the country's trails.🥾

Read more about this in the October issue of KOREA magazine.
https://www.korean-culture.org/eng/webzine/index.html

or link in bio!

10/20/2026

Have a special story about Korea? We want to hear from you—and so do our fans!

The KCCDC is looking for five great storytellers to share their unique experiences of Korea in-person at the My Korea Story 2: Share Your Memory event.

Whether it’s a memorable travel adventure, experience studying abroad, following your love for K-pop, discovering Korean food, or exploring other aspects of Korean culture, we want to hear and share your story. Selected participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences with the local community through a presentation of approximately 10 minutes at the in person event on November 12, 2026 and will receive a $200 honorarium.

📅Application Period: October 19–25, 2026
📣Selected Participants Announced: October 26, 2026
⭐Event Date: November 12, 2026
📍Location: Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.

Ready to Apply? Please complete our application form when you're ready to apply! Find the link in our bio/intro. Questions? Contact us via the link in our bio/intro.

10/18/2026

10/15/2026

Join Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States Kang Kyung-wha along with Nicholas Burns, former US Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, and Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art director Chase Robinson for a fireside conversation this Saturday Oct. 17 on the role of art and culture in diplomacy!

As the first program in NMAA's Global Conversations: The Power of Art, Culture, and Diplomacy series, this discussion will explore the role of museums and cultural institutions as powerful instruments of diplomacy, collaboration, and cross-cultural understanding. Using the remarkable global rise and influence of Korean arts and culture as a point of departure, the Ambassadors will reflect on their distinguished careers in diplomacy and public service, the role of cultural soft power in international relations, and the ways museums, exhibitions, and cultural exchange foster dialogue across societies.

FREE with an RSVP. Can't join in person? Watch the livestream!

📅 Saturday, October 17 @ 2:00 PM
📍 Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art (DC)
🎟️ DETAILS & RSVP: Link in our bio/intro.

10/13/2026

Our Hangeul Day celebrations continue this week with a special K-Cinema screening of "Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission" (말모이) on Wed. Oct. 14 at 6:00 PM! 🎬

Plus, visitors can craft their own souvenir Hangeul stamp postcard before the event in our limited-time workshop. 🎨📖

Mal-Mo-E tells the story of a group of ordinary people who secretly come together to compile the first Korean-language dictionary while living under colonial oppression in 1941. The film explores the power of language, cultural identity, and the importance of preserving the Hangeul writing system for future generations. 📚🇰🇷

🎬 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G79lVdP01Fs
📅 Wednesday, October 14 @ 6:00 PM
📍 Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
🎟️ FREE with an RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003011650767

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