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K-Cinema 2025 Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF): Comic Frames to Cinema Flames

2025 Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF): Comic Frames to Cinema Flames - Dates: October 15, 2025 – October 26, 2025 - Locations: Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP, ByTowne Cinema, and Online (MovieBloc) - Tickets: Free (Registration required) - Registration: https://kccincanada.com The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is excited to announce the 8th Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF), taking place in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, from October 15 to 26, 2025. The festival will feature a hybrid format, with both online and in-person screenings. Under the theme “Comic Frames to Cinema Flames”, the festival will showcase eight films inspired by the dynamic interplay between webcomics and cinema, highlighting both webcomic-to-film adaptations and films that have inspired webcomic creations. This year’s lineup includes: <MY DAUGHTER IS A ZOMBIE> (2025, PIL, Gam-Sung), <YUMI’S CELLS THE MOVIE> (2024, KIM, Da-Hee), <SOMEBODY> (2024, KIM, Yeo-Jung & LEE, Jung-Chan), <FIREFIGHTERS> (2024, KWAK, Kyung-Taek), <HOLY NIGHT: DEMON HUNTERS> (2025, LIM, Da-Hee), <PENINSULA> (2020, YEON, Sang-Ho), <SECRET ZOO> (2020, SON, Jae-Gon), and <LATE BLOSSOM> (2011, CHOO, Chang-Min). The films will be screened in theatres and online, offering audiences a unique opportunity to explore how stories transcend mediums and genres. In addition, attendees can enjoy interactive photo experiences inspired by the films and receive exclusive festival merchandise. The festival celebrates the global excellence of Korean films and webcomics, showcasing their creativity, innovation, and cultural impact. In-Person Screenings MY DAUGHTER IS A ZOMBIE (2025, PIL Gam-Sung) — October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okff-my-daughter-is-a-zombie-oct-16-2025-tickets-1748551507629 YUMI’S CELLS THE MOVIE (2024, KIM, Da-Hee) — October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okff-yumis-cells-the-movie-oct-18-2025-tickets-1748617665509 SOMEBODY (2024, KIM, Yeo-Jung & LEE, Jung-Chan) — October 24, 2025, 6:30 PM @ ByTowne Cinema https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okff-somebody-oct-24-2025-tickets-1748656942989 FIREFIGHTERS (2024, KWAK, Kyung-Taek) — October 25, 2025, 1:00 PM @ ByTowne Cinema https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okff-firefighters-oct-25-2025-tickets-1748667905779 Online Screenings : 2025.10.15 - 10.26 @ MovieBloc (www.moviebloc.com/event/OTTAWA2025) HOLY NIGHT: DEMON HUNTERS (2025, LIM, Da-Hee): https://forms.gle/J5459HCivTPFEteL9 PENINSULA (2020, YEON, Sang-Ho): https://forms.gle/W5ajwbKNDs2YhFL6A SECRET ZOO (2020, SON, Jae-Gon): https://forms.gle/kN4WWdMm41x31ocE9 LATE BLOSSOM (2011, CHOO, Chang-Min): https://forms.gle/9kxvaRxRiro5m5ab9 Special Events Photo Booth (October 16, 18, 24, 25) Step into the world of Korean cinema with our immersive green screen photo booth—free and open to all audiences. Choose from official posters of the 2025 OKFF in-person film selections and take home a unique, memorable keepsake! Schedule Thu, Oct 16 — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP Sat, Oct 18 — 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP Fri, Oct 24 — 5:15 PM to 9:00 PM @ ByTowne Cinema Sat, Oct 25 — 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM @ ByTowne Cinema

K-Cinema [Toronto International Film Festival] Special Korean Culture & Travel Booth at TIFF Festival Street

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) and the Korea Tourism Organization Canada (KTO) will host a special cultural booth at Festival Street, held during the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) at King & John St, Toronto. *Date & Time: September 4 (Thu) 12:00-22:00 & September 5–7 (Fri–Sun) 10:00–22:00 *Location: King & John St, Toronto (TIFF Festival Street) *Programs ●Hanbok (Korean Traditional clothing experience) ●Photo Booth ●Korean Snack Tasting ●Travel Game: Korea Edition ●K-Beauty: Personal Color Test (Sep 7, 12:00–16:00 ONLY) ●Prizes *About the Event TIFF Festival Street is one of the festival’s signature events, transforming downtown Toronto into a lively hub of film and culture. At this special booth, visitors can experience a diverse range of Korean culture—from traditional clothing and snacks to travel and beauty.

K-Cinema 2025.08. SAC ON SCREEN In-Person Screening: The Illusion - Masterpiece

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an in-person screening of <The Illusion - Masterpiece>, where magician Eun-gyeol LEE transcends simple “magic” to establish “illusion” as a genre. * Date: Saturday, August 30 | 1:00–2:20 PM (ET) (80 minutes) * Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin Street, Unit 101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) *RSVP link: https://forms.gle/tSGXKWT3YPgxQhqx8 * Free Admission / 80 seats only, first-come, first-served basis (Attendees are welcome to bring guests) * About <The Illusion - Masterpiece> with Artist Eun-gyeol Lee: Eun-gyeol Lee, who has performed on various stages worldwide, including Las Vegas, is a prominent Korean magician and pioneering illusionist who has established ‘illusion’ as a new genre. With over 1,500 performances and an accumulated audience of more than 1.5 million, he has made history in the world of performing arts. Now, he completes the final piece of the puzzle of <The Illusion>, a beloved production for more than a decade. Continuously presenting innovative performances where stagecraft, artistic imagination, and technology are exquisitely intertwined, Eun-gyeol Lee has transcended simple ‘magic’, securing his position as a true illusionist. He was the first in the field of magic to stage solo performances at both the National Theatre of Korea and the Seoul Arts Center. More recently, he was invited as the opening production at the new LG Arts Center in Korea, where his artistry and innovation were widely recognised. <The Illusion – Masterpiece> is the culmination of over 12 years of dedication to a single craft, now brought to completion by illusionist Eun-gyeol Lee.

K-Cinema [80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation] Special Screenings & Director's Talk With Lee Joon-ik at Vancouver Film School

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation (Gwangbokjeol), the Korean Cultural Centre Canada hosts screenings of director Lee Joon-ik’s films <DONGJU: The Portrait of a Poet> (2016) and <Anarchist from Colony>(2017) for students at Vancouver Film School(VFS), one of North America’s leading film arts institutions. Following the screenings, a live director’s talk with Lee Joon-ik takes place via the online platform Zoom, offering VFS students an opportunity to engage directly with the filmmaker. * Please note that this event is exclusively intended for Vancouver Film School students and staff. Tickets are not available for purchase, and the event is not open to the general public. *About Director LEE Joon-ik South Korea's Leading Film Director and Executive Producer LEE Joon-ik (born September 21, 1959) is one of South Korea’s most renowned film directors and producers. Best known for <The King and the Clown> (2005), which attracted over 10 million admissions and marked a turning point in Korean cinema, he currently serves as CEO of Cineworld Entertainment and remains active in production and distribution. He continued his success in 2015 with the historical drama <The Throne>, working with leading actor SONG Kang-ho. The film was a major hit and won Best Film at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, among other accolades. In 2016, he collaborated on the black-and-white period biopic <Dongju:The Portrait of a Poet>, and in 2017 explored modern history further with <Anarchist from Colony>. With a filmography combining historical insight, emotional depth, and social relevance, LEE Joon-ik is regarded as one of Korean cinema’s most influential directors, whose works continue to resonate worldwide. *About Vancouver Film School (VFS) Vancouver Film School (VFS), founded in 1987, is one of Canada’s largest film arts schools, offering practical, hands-on education across 15 majors including film, animation, and game design, based on the latest technologies. Its alumni have become world-renowned talents such as Lino DiSalvo, director of <Frozen> and <Tangled>; Neill Blomkamp, director of <District 9>; Chad Moffitt, animator of <The Lord of the Rings>; and director Yoon Jae-geun of <Heartbeat>. Over 900 graduates have participated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As of 2025, VFS alumni have credits in all of the top 10 highest-grossing films at the U.S. box office, 8 out of 10 of the world’s most popular games, and all 5 of the most popular streaming titles. The school is also recognized globally as a leading institution, having produced numerous winners of major awards including the Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes. *DONGJU: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) During the Japanese occupation, when few things were allowed to Koreans, two cousins of same age, Dong-ju and Mong-gyu were born in the same house and grew up together. For Dong-ju who dreamed to be a poet, a die-hard actionist for ideal Mong-gyu is the closest friend yet a mountain hard to surmount. When the Japanese forced Korean to change their names into Japanese ones, the two headed to Japan to study leaving their country in turmoil. Upon arriving in Japan, Mong-gyu became more actively involved in the resistance movement against Japan while Dong-ju was still trying to express the tragedy of the time through his poems and the conflict between the two only got deeper against their will. And now here's the film that portrays the eternal story of YUN Dong-ju and SONG Mong-gyu who had lived as life-long friends and rivals in the time of darkness. * Anarchist from Colony (2017) The most interesting anarchists ever during Japanese colonial era now fight against the world. In 1923 during the Japanese occupation, Kliving in Tokyo are severely exploited by the Japanese. After the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Japanese island, People fall into chaos. To calm down people’s anxiety, Japanese Cabinet decides to arrest Korean men randomly. Among innocent Korean men, officer Mizuno arrests a young man named PARK Yeol as an example. However PARK instead throws the whole Cabinet into confusion by telling his extreme scheme he had planned with Japanese Anarchist Fumiko; “Kill the crown prince of Japan.”

K-Cinema 2025.08. K-Cinema: In-Person Screening <Harbin> in Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol)

In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol), the Korean Cultural Centre Canada is delighted to announce an in-person screening of <Harbin> (2024) on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Cineplex Cinemas in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. *Event Details: ●Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 ●Time: 7:00 PM (ET) ●Admission: FREE (first-come, first-served basis) ●FREE Photo Booth: Available from 6:00–10:00 PM, enjoy it before or after the screening! ●Registration opens on July 31 at 12:00 PM (ET) *Venue & Ticket Link: ●Ottawa ○Location: Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP (325 Marche Way, Unit 107, Ottawa K1S 5J3) ○Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/20250814-k-cinema-free-screening-of-harbin-ottawa-tickets-1542861623649?aff=oddtdtcreator ●Montreal ○Location: Scotiabank Cinema Montreal (977 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest Montréal, QC H3B 4W3) ○Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/20250814-k-cinema-free-screening-of-harbin-montreal-tickets-1545576804829?aff=oddtdtcreator ●Toronto ○Location: Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP (10 Dundas Street East #402 Toronto, ON M7A 0B2) ○Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/20250814-k-cinema-free-screening-of-harbin-toronto-tickets-1545587707439?aff=oddtdtcreator *About <Harbin> In 1908, Korean independence fighters led by Ahn Jung-geun, achieve a significant victory in battle against the Japanese army in Sina Mountain, near the northern border of Korea. Lieutenant General Ahn Jung-geun of the Korean Independence Army, upholding the principles of laws of war, releases Japanese war prisoners. However, this action gives rise to suspicions about him, causing fractures within the ranks of the independence fighters. A year later, a group of like-minded activists - Ahn Jung-geun, Woo Duk-soon, Kim Sang-hyun, Ms. Gong, Choi Jae-hyung and Lee Chang-sup - determined to reclaim their homeland, gathers in Vladivostok. Upon learning that Ito Hirobumi, the Japanese statesman and the first Japanese resident-general of occupied Korea, is heading to Manchuria for negotiations with Russia, Ahn and his men set their course for Harbin. The Japanese army, armed with intelligence on the resistance operation, promptly initiates pursuit... The rift has begun, but we must go to Harbin.

K-Cinema 2025.07 K-Cinema Online Screening: My Lovely Angel (2021)

Jae-sik always says with confidence that he fears nothing but money. After Ji-yeong's death, he pretends to be the father of her daughter Eun-hye, who is blind and deaf, after the inheritance money. Though Jae-sik was annoyed by the little girl's disabilities at first, he slowly starts to understand her special way of communicating with the world with her little fingertips… ****** The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an online K-Cinema screening of My Lovely Angel (2021) from Friday, July 25 to Thursday, July 31. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link and viewing instructions will be emailed by July 24, 6:00 PM. - Registration form: https://forms.gle/BBwediuU7N9eBH4K7 - Submit the RSVP by July 24, 12:00PM (ET) - Limited tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * The illegal copying and distribution of the film will be subject to legal consequences. * Free admission * KCC’s K-Cinema online screening will be via MovieBloc(https://www.moviebloc.com) platform.

Exhibition The Drawings of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Artisans

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) and the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) are pleased to present the special touring exhibition <The Drawings of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Artisans>, on view from Thursday, October 23 to Friday, December 12, 2025. This exhibition is organized as part of the Touring K-Arts Project, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and administered by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE). Focusing on the theme of “Mother-of-Pearl through Drawings,” the exhibition highlights najeon designs, the drawings that serve as blueprints for the intricate patterns created by cutting and inlaying pieces of shell. Featuring more than 100 works, it brings together rare designs and masterpieces by master artisans of the modern era alongside new creations by contemporary artists, offering a unique perspective on the enduring beauty and innovation of Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware. Exhibition Details - Exhibition: The Drawings of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Artisans - Dates: October 23 – December 12, 2025 - Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) - Opening Reception: October 23, 2025, 17:30 (ET) * No registration is required. - Featured Artists: JEON Seong-gyu, KIM Bong-ryong, SONG Joo-an, SHIM Bu-gil, MIN Jong-tae, KIM Tae-hee, KIM Sung-soo, SONG Bang-ung, LEE Hyeong-man, SOHN Dae-hyeon, CHOI Sang-hoon, KIM Seol The Drawings of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Artisans <The Drawings of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Artisans> highlights the work of six Najeonjang (master artisans of mother-of-pearl inlay)—JEON Seong-gyu, who led modernization of the Najeon (mother-of-pearl) art, and KIM Bong-ryong, SONG Joo-an, SHIM Bu-gil, MIN Jong-tae, and KIM Tae-hee, who were influenced by JEON but developed their own distinct style, by focusing on the Doan (圖案, drawings). Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl lacquerware) is a Korean traditional craft that has continued for over a thousand years since Goryeo period. It involves inlaying thinly sliced abalone or turban shell onto surfaces of objects, completed through repeated coatings of Ottchil (lacquer in Korean). The doan functions not only as a blueprint for laying out designs but also as a vital component that shapes the visual language of the work. More than a design, it embodies cultural knowledge, aesthetic ideals, and symbolism of the time, while also revealing each artist’s philosophy, sensibility, and lived experiences. Until the early 20th century, artisans used an unsophisticated form of doan. Starting from the 1920’s, artisans began to use more modern methods—drawing doan on paper, then using them as templates for applying mother-of-pearl inlays. This led to greater efficiency and mass production, marking a turning point in modernizing the craft. The exhibition introduces the artisans who pioneered these changes and presents works by the next-generation artisans, who carry on the tradition today. From doan to the finished objects, we invite you to take a close look at the masters’ challenges, experimentation, and the enduring spirit of craftsmanship embedded in their creative making process. JUNG Eun-joo, Curator, Seoul Museum of Craft Art

Exhibition [Exhibition-Related Workshop] Treasure Box of the Najeonjang

Presented in connection with the KCC exhibition <The Drawings of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Artisans> The Korean Cultural Centre Canada, in collaboration with the Seoul Museum of Craft Art, is pleased to present a hands-on craft program, <Treasure Box of the Najeonjang>. This program introduces the history and techniques of traditional Korean najeon (mother-of-pearl inlay) craft. Participants will learn about its cultural significance, create their own treasure box using genuine mother-of-pearl, and experience the refined beauty of this centuries-old craft tradition. Program Details * Dates & Time - Session 1: Monday, October 27, 2025 – 6:00 PM - Session 2: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 2:00 PM * Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) * Capacity: 30 participants per session * Registration - Register for Session 1: https://forms.gle/v3M2Wsoq2gwEoSMP7 (Oct 27, 6:00 PM) - Register for Session 2: https://forms.gle/hkVQzP3jJfTcEVsV8 (Oct 28, 2:00 PM) * Admission: Free (Pre-registration required; limited spots available) * Note: The workshops on October 27 and 28 are identical programs. Each participant may register for only one session. Duplicate registrations may be cancelled. This program is organized as part of the Touring K-Arts Project, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and administered by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE).

Exhibition K-Comics World

K-Comics World The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC), in partnership with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), will present the exhibition <K-Comics World> from September 16 to October 15, 2025. This exhibition showcases the unique narratives of Korean webtoons through engaging visual displays and interactive experiences, featuring <My Daughter is a Zombie> by artist LEE Yun-chang and <Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint>, based on the popular web novel by singNsong, adapted by UMI and illustrated by Sleepy-C. <My Daughter is a Zombie> offers a heartwarming and humorous story of paternal love that persists even in the midst of a zombie virus outbreak, ultimately conveying universal themes of family and humanity. <Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint> has captivated global audiences with its imaginative world where reality and fiction intersect along with its unique premise in which readers themselves intervene in the story. Beyond presenting webtoons as stories to read, the exhibition highlights major episodes from the two featured works, offers a dedicated photo zone, and explores how webtoons are reimagined and expanded into film, games, and other media. Through this, <K-Comics World> sheds light on both the present and the future of the Korean content industry, while offering audiences an opportunity to experience how webtoons serve as a bridge to contemporary Korean culture and global communication. Exhibition Details - Exhibition: K-Comics World - Dates: September 16 – October 15, 2025 - Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) - Opening Reception: September 16, 2025, at 17:00 (ET) No registration required - Featured Works: My Daughter is a Zombie (LEE Yun-chang), Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (Sleepy-C /UMI / singNsong)

Exhibition [Exhibition-Related Workshop] Artist Talk with LEE Yun-chang (Sep 17)

Presented in connection with the KCC exhibition <K-Comics World> The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC), in partnership with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), is pleased to host a special artist talk with LEE Yun-chang, creator of the acclaimed Korean webtoon <My Daughter is a Zombie>, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 18:30. This workshop offers audiences a rare opportunity to meet the artist, hear about his creative journey, and gain insight into the world of Korean webtoons. All registered participants will also receive a special keyring of “Ae-yong,” the beloved mascot character from <My Daughter is a Zombie>. Join us for this unique occasion to engage directly with the artist, explore the storytelling power of Korean webtoons, and discover the stories that unfold beyond the exhibition. Event Details * Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 18:30–20:00 (ET) * Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) * Registration: https://forms.gle/B4wBZMybC5pkX9hj9 * Free admission. * Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. * Pre-registration is required for all participants. About the Artist: LEE Yun-chang Debuted in 2011 with the Naver Webtoon <Time in Joseon>. He gained attention for blending everyday humour with dramatic genre tension through distinctive works such as <My Daughter Is a Zombie>, <Ozland>, and <Nature Man>. Especially in <My Daughter Is a Zombie>, he layered weighty and real-world themes—such as family, caregiving, and responsibility—over the zombie genre to deliver both laughter and profound emotional resonance. In 2019, he received the President’s Award in the comics category at the Korea Content Awards for <My Daughter Is a Zombie>. “My goal is to capture both the laughs and the heartfelt story.”

Exhibition Whispers of the Forest

Whispers of the Forest: An Interactive Exhibition Where Everyone Belongs The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) will present the exhibition <Whispers of the Forest> from July 11 to September 5, 2025, with a special focus on children and family audiences. Centered on the theme of “forest,” the exhibition invites viewers to engage with a variety of artworks across different media while reflecting on the values of the environment and coexistence. Artist UM A Long transforms discarded materials and images of animals and plants into sculptural installations. Drawing from personal memories of frequent relocations due to rapid urban development, his work explores themes of displacement, resilience, and environmental loss. Through the act of collecting and reassembling overlooked objects, UM breathes new life into everyday waste—echoing the adaptive journeys of animals and plants forced to survive in changing environments. Artist HONG Haksoon brings to life the vibrant world of Wink Tokki World, a fantastical universe inhabited by characters who live in harmony with one another and the natural world. Through bold murals, playful drawings, and animated films, his work shares stories of intergalactic friendship, imagination, and joyful coexistence. In this exhibition, the two artists transform the gallery into a forest playground. Through contemporary Korean visual art, the exhibition explores a world where nature, humans, and various beings coexist, with a special focus on conveying the values of sustainability and community to future generations. Moving beyond a passive experience of ‘viewing’ art, the exhibition invites visitors to engage and interact with the works, offering an artistic experience that encourages a deeper understanding of nature and reflection on relationships with others. Whispers of the Forest invites us, like a quiet forest whispering stories, to imagine a world where all beings can live and grow together. Exhibition Details - Exhibition: Whispers of the Forest - Dates: July 11, 2025 – September 5, 2025 - Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada(150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) - Opening Reception: July 11, 2025, at 17:00 (ET) * No registration is required. - Featured Artists: HONG Haksoon, UM A Long About the Artist: HONG Haksoon HONG Haksoon is the creator of the Winktokki Universe, a whimsical world where cosmic characters live in harmony with one another and nature. Since 1998, he has developed a unique drawing system known as Tokki Code, through which he has produced over 20,000 pages of visual storytelling compiled into nine volumes of the Tokki Book (as of 2025). Building upon this expansive universe, HONG creates a wide range of works—including themed drawing series, animated films, and digital art—that explore imagination, empathy, and playful coexistence. His practice offers audiences of all ages an invitation to enter a fantastical world grounded in care, wonder, and creative possibility. https://www.instagram.com/wink_tokki/ About the Artist: UM A LONG Artist UM A LONG grew up in the city and witnessed rapid redevelopment throughout his childhood. These experiences deeply influenced his creative practice, shaping both the materials and themes of his work. His artistic process often begins with collecting discarded objects from urban environments and transforming them into installations that reflect on memory, movement, loss, and regeneration. UM’s work highlights the overlooked or abandoned, encouraging viewers to consider new possibilities for what we throw away. http://umalong.com/

Exhibition [Exhibition-Related Workshop] Nature in Fabric Scraps

Presented in connection with the upcoming KCC exhibition <Whispers of the Forest> The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host a special art workshop titled ‘Nature in Fabric Scraps’ with artist UM A LONG on Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 AM. This workshop invites participants of all ages to create a nature-themed garland using discarded pieces of fabric. Through hands-on creativity and simple materials, participants will explore how everyday waste can be transformed into something beautiful—an approach that echoes the themes of the upcoming exhibition Whispers of the Forest. * Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00–11:30 AM (ET) * Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) * Registration: https://forms.gle/MfLwzLdq8LLkWcXQ7 * Free admission. * Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. * Open to all ages. However, the workshop is best suited for participants ages 10 and up. * Children under 10 must be accompanied by a guardian. * Pre-registration is required for all participants. About the Artist: UM A LONG Artist UM A LONG grew up in a city and witnessed rapid redevelopment throughout his childhood. These experiences deeply influenced his creative practice, shaping both the materials and themes of his work. His artistic process often begins with collecting discarded objects from urban environments and transforming them into installations that reflect on memory, movement, loss, and regeneration. UM’s work highlights the overlooked or abandoned, encouraging viewers to consider new possibilities for what we throw away. http://umalong.com/

K-Food 2025 Korean Food Workshop in Yellowknife

The KCC is pleased to announce that we will host special Korean Food Workshop in Yellowknife coming September. Please check the below event detail. Event detail 🗓 Date : Tuesday, September 2, 2025 🕚 Time : 18:00~20:00 (MDT) 📍 Venue: 5004 Northern United Place, Yellowknife Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Dom78ss2mV9phTFX6 For more inquiry please contact canada@korea.kr

K-Food 2025 Korean Sip & Spirit(Public)

2025 Korean Sip & Spirit On May 30th & 31st 2025, the KCC showcased Korean traditional drinks to industry professional and the special guests from Le Cordon Bleu Program Overview - May 30-31, 2025 - Location: KCC & Le Cordon Bleu

K-Food 2025 Korean Sip & Spirit(Industry Professionals)

The KCC is pleased to announce an exciting collaboration between the KCC and Le Cordon Bleu to present Korean Sip & Spirit - a distinctive event celebrating the rich tradition of Korean beverages. Event detail 🗓 Date : Saturday, May 31, 2025 🕚 Time : 11:00 – 13:00 (ET) 📍 Venue: Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa, 453 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa ***Attendees must be 19 years or older. Registration Link: https://shorturl.at/qev6i For more inquiry please contact canada@korea.kr

K-Food 2025 K-Food Workshop @ Global Affairs Canada

2025 Korean Food Workshop @Global Affairs Canada On May 6th, 2025, in collaboration with Asian Hertiage Network(AHN), the KCC showcased Korean cuisine to employees at Global Affairs Canada. Program Overview(Date and Time): - May 6, 2025 (Tuesday), 12:00 - 13:00 (EST, Canada) - Location: Global Affairs Canada

K-Food 2025 Korean Food Cooking Class (Beginner Level)

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is hosting the 2025 Online K-Food Cooking Class on Wednesday, March 19 . The online cooking class is designed for beginners, offering 10 lessons to help you learn about Korean food and basic cooking techniques. If you would like to join, simply register using the link below. Once you are registered, you will receive a Zoom invitation email along with a list of ingredients. Registration link: https://forms.gle/XT997uuck6fVT8sJA If you have any questions, feel free to email us at canada@korea.kr.

K-Food 2024 Online Korean Food Cooking Class: Autumn Meal

The KCC is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Online Korean Food Cooking Classes on September 16 (Monday) at 6pm EST via Zoom. As we get closer to the fall season, we think it's a good time to introduce a staple autumn meal in Korea. To register for the class, please fill out the registration form below: Registration: https://forms.gle/ZDNJqhGcgRvctwdY8 The registered participants will receive a confirmation email and a list of the necessary ingredients to prepare. For any further inquiries, please contact canada@korea.kr.