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Presented in connection with the KCC exhibition <Perhaps, All of Us> The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) is pleased to host a special Artist Talk with Park Hyesoo on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM (ET). Organized in conjunction with the exhibition <Perhaps, All of Us>, this talk offers audiences an opportunity to meet the artist, learn about the artist’s creative journey and gain deeper insight into their practice. Join us for this engaging occasion to connect directly with the artist, explore the diverse practices of contemporary Korean art, and discover the ideas and processes that extend beyond the exhibition space. Event Details * Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:00 PM (ET)  * Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) * Registration: https://forms.gle/svkQ7LubSrNtdD1h8 * Free admission Park Hyesoo 박혜수  Park Hyesoo (b. 1974) focuses on the concept of what society accepts as “universal.” Words such as “ordinary,” “us,” “family,” and “loss” seem commonplace and are routinely used in everyday life, yet beneath their familiar surfaces lies a margin of interpretation that can be subtly twisted or expanded at any time, depending on who writes these words and who reads them. The artist explores precisely these delicate gaps—the points at which meaning wavers and splits apart—to slowly unfurl linguistic distances and then unsettle them again with meticulous precision. Through this process, the audience is confronted with the blind spots of the collective that are often concealed beneath the idea of normality. <A place for anybody and somebody> consists of installation objects along with a video documenting a lecture-performance program presented at Korea Artist Prize 2019 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. In this experimental performance, the artist poses a question to visitors: “On a 10-hour flight, to whom would you give the seat next to you?” The installation objects represent the seats of the “somebody” and the “anybody” directly chosen by the audience, revealing the invisible distance between oneself and others, as well as the boundaries of relationships. It prompts us to consider who exactly is included in the word “Us” and how far that sense of our distance extends. Park Hyesoo <A place for anybody and somebody>(2020), Seoul Museum of Art Collection

Intersecting Identities, Lives: <Perhaps, All of Us> Comes to Ottawa The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) and the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) are pleased to present the touring exhibition <Perhaps, All of Us>, on view from Tuesday, August 25 to Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The exhibition is presented 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). Conceived in Seoul and presented as a traveling exhibition in Washington, D.C. and Ottawa, <Perhaps, All of Us> examines the shared sense of place between these capital cities. It explores key themes of publicness, historicity, and diversity through the lens of contemporary Korean art and the eyes of visionary artists Gala Porras-Kim, Ayoung Kim, Jaehun Park, Park Chan-kyong, Park Hyesoo, Shin Mi Jung, Jisun Shin, Eunu Lee, Lee JeeYang, Im Youngzoo, Jung Yeondoo, Young-jun Tak, and Jungwon Phee. Capitals function not only as political, administrative, and cultural centres, but also as spaces where diverse identities, memories, and relationships intersect. They also evolve as urban environments shaped by the accumulation of countless individual lives and experiences. Within this context, <Perhaps, All of Us> reflects on how we perceive and relate to one another, including which memories and values are preserved or excluded in society. The participating artists explore the intersection of personal experience and social reality through a wide range of media and perspectives. Their works reveal the norms and boundaries formed within urban spaces, the relationships between communities and others, and the emotions and memories often overlooked in everyday life. In doing so, the exhibition moves beyond individual or regional narratives to raise universal questions that resonate with contemporary audiences. <Perhaps, All of Us> is organized into three thematic sections. Part 1, <Our Unknown Country>, examines publicness through the dynamics of exclusion and hospitality that emerge along the boundaries between “us” and “others.” Part 2, <Time Out of Bounds>, recalls forgotten or silenced histories to reconsider how the present has been shaped through layers of accumulation and omission. Part 3, <Perhaps, All of Us>, confronts unfamiliarity and interpersonal difference while also exploring possibilities for coexistence grounded in diversity. Through the diverse social experiences and sensibilities captured in contemporary Korean art, <Perhaps, All of Us> invites visitors to empathize with the lives and perspectives of others, and to consider how such empathy may expand into meaningful solidarity. Exhibition Details - Exhibition: Perhaps, All of Us - Dates: August 25 – October 14, 2026 - Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) - Opening & Artist Talk with Park Hyesoo: Tuesday, August 25, 5:00 PM (Registration recommended: https://forms.gle/3YCMbLvPRj7TNZU98) - Featured Artists: Gala Porras-Kim, Ayoung Kim, Jaehun Park, Park Chan-kyong, Park Hyesoo, Shin Mi Jung, Jisun Shin, Eunu Lee, Lee JeeYang, Im Youngzoo, Jung Yeondoo, Young-jun Tak, and Jungwon Phee

Presented in conjunction with the KCC exhibition <Hanji and Minhwa: An Encounter> As part of the exhibition <Hanji and Minhwa: An Encounter>, the Korean Cultural Centre Canada will present the hands-on workshop <Chorong: A Traditional Korean Portable Lantern Workshop> on August 7, 2026.  In this workshop, participants will explore the beauty and cultural significance of chorong, a traditional Korean portable lantern, while creating their own lantern using hanji (traditional Korean paper). Through this hands-on experience, participants will discover the craftsmanship, history, and aesthetic values embodied in Korean traditional culture.  Workshop Details  - Workshop: Chorong: A Traditional Korean Portable Lantern Workshop  - Date: Friday, August 7, 2026  - Time: 10:00–11:30 AM / 4:00–5:30 PM / 6:00–7:30 PM (ET) (* The 6:00–7:30 PM session of the Chorong: A Traditional Korean Portable Lantern Workshop is now fully booked.)  - Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON)  - Registration: https://forms.gle/w7LCaCzHVbt8rw998 The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to present <Hanji and Minhwa: An Encounter>, on view from June 25 to August 12, 2026, featuring artists LEE Seung-chul, KIM Kang-mi, KIM Sun-hee, KIM Su-mi, NAM Jung-eun, YUN Su-kyoung, LEE Hee-jin, and IM Jin-sung.  This exhibition explores points of intersection between material and time, memory and perception, and tradition and the present through works that reinterpret hanji (traditional Korean paper) and minhwa (Korean folk painting) through a contemporary lens. The participating artists construct their own visual languages using diverse traditional materials and visual elements, including hanji, natural dyeing techniques, and munjado (letter paintings). Rather than simply reproducing historical forms, their works reconnect the temporal and sensory dimensions embedded within tradition with the language of the present. Exhibition Details - Exhibition: Hanji and Minhwa: An Encounter - Dates: June 25 – August 12, 2026 - Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) - Featured Artists: LEE Seung-chul, KIM Kang-mi, KIM Sun-hee, KIM Su-mi, NAM Jung-eun, YUN Su-kyoung, LEE Hee-jin, IM Jin-sung - Exhibition Curator: LEE Seung-chul

Presented in conjunction with the KCC exhibition <Hanji and Minhwa: An Encounter> Join participating artists KIM Sun-hee, KIM Su-mi, YUN Su-kyoung, and IM Jin-sung for the minhwa workshop <Tracing the Origins of Derpy>. Inspired by the tiger character “Derpy” from the animated film <K-pop Demon Hunters>, this workshop explores traditional imagery found in hojakdo (tiger-and-magpie paintings), focusing on the symbolic meanings of tigers and magpies in Korean folk painting. Participants will learn about these traditional motifs and create their own hojakdo paintings through a hands-on experience. Event Details Date:  - Friday, June 26, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM (ET) (Korean / English) - Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM (ET) (Korean / English) Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin Street, Unit 101, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4)  Registration:  - Friday, June 26, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM (ET) (Korean / English): https://forms.gle/dRDSBzCvpK98Etn87 - Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM (ET) (Korean / English): https://forms.gle/w5zsmDJvnBEA3NVc8 Update: Registration for this workshop is now closed due to overwhelming response. Thank you for your interest Admission: Free KIM Sun-hee 김선희 KIM Sun-hee bridges the worlds of ceramic art and traditional minhwa painting. Viewing ceramics as "a quiet universe shaped through the language of earth and fire," she uses clay as a canvas, inscribing Korean folk flowers onto the surfaces to create a profound artistic dialogue across time and space.  KIM Su-mi 김수미 KIM Su-mi creates narrative and poetic imagery on dak (handmade mulberry paper) infused with natural dyeing techniques. Viewing human life as an extension of nature’s recurring cycles, she treats stains and diffusion as more than mere material effects; instead, they embody the profound structures of creation and dissolution, presence and absence. YUN Su-kyoung 윤수경 Grounded in the techniques and motifs of traditional Korean painting, YUN Su-kyoung’s work explores the concepts of rest and reflection in contemporary life. By incorporating tactile natural materials like clay, she reminds us that genuine rest is not a distant ideal, but something found within the spaces of everyday life. IM Jin-sung 임진성 Using hanji as a foundational medium, IM Jin-sung explores intersecting layers of materiality, time, and sensory experience. Moving beyond the traditional role of paper as a mere surface, he expands its physical and emotional qualities into a distinct contemporary visual language.

Presented in conjunction with the KCC exhibition <Hanji and Minhwa: An Encounter> Discover the art of making hanji (traditional Korean mulberry paper) in this special workshop at the Korean Cultural Centre Canada. Led by artist LEE Seung-chul, participants will learn traditional hanji-making techniques while experimenting with natural dyes derived from everyday materials. Through this hands-on experience, participants will explore the sustainability, unique material qualities, and contemporary possibilities of hanji. Event Details  Date: - Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 10:00–12:00 (ET) (Korean / English)  - Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 13:00–15:00 (ET) (Korean / English)  Venue: Korean Cultural Centre (150 Elgin Street, Unit 101, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4)  Registration:  - Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 10:00–12:00 (ET) (Korean / English): https://forms.gle/82XLRc1cptmuXYpF8  - Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 13:00–15:00 (ET) (Korean / English): https://forms.gle/X75uKt6qwyijC1zX7  Free event  . Update: Registration for this workshop is now closed due to overwhelming response. Thank you for your interest LEE Seung-chul 이승철  LEE Seung-chul is a Korean artist and professor whose practice centres on hanji (traditional Korean mulberry paper), natural pigments, and material-based installations. He is a Professor in the Department of Painting at Dongduk Women’s University in Seoul, and previously served as Director of the University Museum and Art Gallery.  LEE has also worked as an Executive Researcher for Materials of Korean Traditional Art at the Kansong Art Museum, and received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Oriental Painting from Seoul National University. His work has been exhibited internationally at major institutions, and he has published extensively on hanji, natural dyeing, and Korean material culture.

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to present <Hanji and Minhwa: An Encounter>, on view from June 25 to August 12, 2026, featuring artists LEE Seung-chul, KIM Kang-mi, KIM Sun-hee, KIM Su-mi, NAM Jung-eun, YUN Su-kyoung, LEE Hee-jin, and IM Jin-sung.  This exhibition explores points of intersection between material and time, memory and perception, and tradition and the present through works that reinterpret hanji (traditional Korean paper) and minhwa (Korean folk painting) through a contemporary lens. The participating artists construct their own visual languages using diverse traditional materials and visual elements, including hanji, natural dyeing techniques, and munjado (letter paintings). Rather than simply reproducing historical forms, their works reconnect the temporal and sensory dimensions embedded within tradition with the language of the present. Exhibition Details - Exhibition: Hanji and Minhwa: An Encounter - Dates: June 25 – August 12, 2026 - Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) - Featured Artists: LEE Seung-chul, KIM Kang-mi, KIM Sun-hee, KIM Su-mi, NAM Jung-eun, YUN Su-kyoung, LEE Hee-jin, IM Jin-sung - Exhibition Curator: LEE Seung-chul Featured Artists LEE Seung-chul 이승철 LEE Seung-chul has spent over three decades researching hanji and traditional natural dyeing techniques. His practice explores the relationships between preservation and disappearance, memory and continuity, anchoring these concepts in the materiality and temporality of nature. Drawing on extensive research in cultural heritage conservation, he continuously expands hanji beyond its traditional function, translating it into the language of contemporary aesthetics. KIM Kang-mi 김강미  <A Walk Through Time and Space (III)>, mixed media on jangi paper, 140 × 90 cm, 2025 KIM Kang-mi’s work reinterprets traditional chaekgeori (scholar’s bookshelf paintings) using authentic Eastern mediums and techniques, including hanji, persimmon dye, clay, and frottage. Her representative series, <A Walk Through Time and Space (시공산책 / 時空散策)>, explores the intersections between ideal and reality. By employing repeated structures and accumulated material traces, she visually manifests the dense layers of time. KIM Sun-hee 김선희  <Dream of Blue-and-White Porcelain>, white clay, colored engobe, cobalt pigment, matte transparent glaze, 2025 KIM Sun-hee bridges the worlds of ceramic art and traditional minhwa painting. Viewing ceramics as "a quiet universe shaped through the language of earth and fire," she uses clay as a canvas, inscribing Korean folk flowers onto the surfaces to create a profound artistic dialogue across time and space KIM Su-mi 김수미  <Forest of Momo>, pigment on hanji, indigo dye, 32 × 32 cm, 2026 KIM Su-mi creates narrative and poetic imagery on dak (handmade mulberry paper) infused with natural dyeing techniques. Viewing human life as an extension of nature’s recurring cycles, she treats stains and diffusion as more than mere material effects; instead, they embody the profound structures of creation and dissolution, presence and absence. NAM Jung-eun 남정은  <Fortune (福)>, mixed media on wood, 52.5 × 31 cm, 2026 NAM Jung-eun reinterprets traditional munjado (letter paintings), focusing particularly on the character bok (fortune) to explore the themes of relationship and happiness. By intertwining paint, thread, mother-of-pearl, and resin, she creates rich, layered expressions of emotion and time. YUN Su-kyoung 윤수경  <Wandering>, mixed media on hemp cloth, 64 × 134 cm, 2025 Grounded in the techniques and motifs of traditional Korean painting, YUN Su-kyoung’s work explores the concepts of rest and reflection in contemporary life. By incorporating tactile natural materials like clay, she reminds us that genuine rest is not a distant ideal, but something found within the spaces of everyday life. LEE Hee-jin 이희진  <Frosting – Everyday Confection>, mineral pigments on mulberry paper (sunjji), 110 × 45 cm × 5, 2026 Through contemporary reinterpretations of traditional minhwa, LEE Hee-jin merges classical iconography with modern motifs to explore the narratives of everyday life. Her works playfully bridge the past and present, offering vibrant, fresh perspectives on familiar experiences. IM Jin-sung 임진성  <Waterfall>, handmade hanji, 162.2 × 130.3 cm, 2025 Using hanji as a foundational medium, IM Jin-sung explores intersecting layers of materiality, time, and sensory experience. Moving beyond the traditional role of paper as a mere surface, he expands its physical and emotional qualities into a distinct contemporary visual language. Artist Statement / LEE Seung-chul  Rather than standing upon what has already been made, I wish to remain beside the moment of becoming. Uniformly cut paper, precisely measured colors, and flawlessly reproduced surfaces are convenient, yet they often feel too rigid to contain the trace of my own breath. So I make the paper again. I loosen the fibers, soak them in water, and wait through the passing time of flowing and drying until a surface is finally born. Within that surface remain delicate textures, the pressure of the hand, and the traces left by water. I do not simply place images upon it; I breathe together with the material itself. I believe color is not something merely given, but something drawn up from within. Pigments gathered from nature contain the time of light, air, and seasons. Even when made through the same process, they reveal different depths each time. I do not erase those differences. Rather, within such irregularities, I discover the place where images emerge. To create materials is to touch time before form. It is to place myself within the process that precedes completion. I do not seek to reproduce tradition. Instead, I hope to pass through myself the slow sensibility and the attitude toward material embedded within older ways of making. In doing so, I hope that a breath carried across time may continue once again here, in the present moment. My work is less about creating images than about questioning the ground beneath them. Upon what kind of paper do we stand. Through what colors do we breathe. Through what layers of time do we pass. Today again, I return to the place before expression begins. And there, slowly, I continue to shape my own language.

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to present DOKEBI, a Toronto-based Korean fusion band rooted in traditional Korean music. DOKEBI Dokebi is a Toronto-based Korean fusion band rooted in traditional Korean music. The four-piece (Sangah Lee on pansori vocals, Jay Yoo on guitar, Sienna on piano and flute, and Kklily on Korean percussion) draws from the deep well of Korean traditional sound to create music that is both gripping and playful, spanning from the raw intensity of traditional Korean forms to the softer edges of contemporary pop. DOKEBI brings together original music inspired by Korean traditions, traditional repertoire, and popular K-pop covers in a vibrant and accessible concert experience. Named after the playful and spirited Korean folkloric goblin (dokkaebi), the band's music is energetic, expressive, and full of character, offering something for both longtime fans of Korean culture and those discovering Korean music for the first time. Several members of DOKEBI will also be performing at the Ottawa Jazz Festival this summer. This concert offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience the diversity of Korean music, from traditional sounds and original fusion compositions to contemporary interpretations and K-pop covers, in an intimate setting. Event Information 📅 Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin Street, Unit 101, Ottawa) 🎟️ Admission: Free (Registration required) 🗓️ Registration Opens: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM (ET) 🔗 Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dokebi-korean-fusion-music-concert-tickets-1991424434090  ⚠️ Limited seating available. The approximately one-hour program will include: • Original compositions by DOKEBI • Traditional Korean music repertoire • K-pop cover performances

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Korean Cultural Centre Canada, this special concert celebrates the historic milestone and a decade of cultural achievements, while looking forward to a brighter future. On this occasion, DOSI and Maria Kim have travelled from Korea to showcase the richness and depth of Korean music. Through this event, the Korean Cultural Centre Canada aims to further promote cultural exchange and foster a deeper appreciation of Korean culture in Canada.  - Ticket: Available through the NAC website (ticket sales open starting at 10:00 AM on May 29, 2026).      Resonance: Korean Cultural Centre 10th Anniversary Concert | Gonia, Dosi and Maria Kim | Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 7:30 pm | Southam Hall | National Arts Centre      Résonance : Concert du 10e anniversaire du Centre culturel coréen | Gonia, Dosi et Maria Kim | sam 18 juil 2026, 19 h 30| Salle Southam | Centre national des Arts  - Price: Free   * Ticket Information We regret to inform audiences that the vocalist of Gonia is unable to participate in this performance due to an unexpected medical issue and will not be travelling to Canada. Therefore, this performance has been converted into a free event.  

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) is excited to team up with the Ottawa Jazz Festival (OJF) to showcase the sensational Korean band, LEENALCHI, for a weekend of unforgettable music and community engagement this June. About LEENALCHI LEENALCHI is a phenomenal seven-piece band from Seoul that is redefining modern music. The group draws on pansori—the traditional Korean art of folk musical storytelling—and brilliantly fuses it with a massive, groove-heavy contemporary sound. Driven by a unique lineup of four powerhouse singers, two bassists, and a drummer, their rhythmically complex, genre-bending style creates an infectious, high-energy performance that will have audiences moving all night. Performance Schedule Catch their live, open-air performance at the heart of the festival: ●Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 ●Time: 10:30 PM ●Location: Elgin Street Stage, Confederation Park, Ottawa ●Tickets and more info:  LINK Exclusive Meet & Greet Session To offer fans and music enthusiasts a deeper connection with the artists, the KCC and OJF will host a special, intimate "Meet & Greet" session the following evening. This is a unique opportunity to chat with the band members, ask questions about their innovative musical style, and meet the artists up close. ●Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 ●Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ●Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St., Unit 101, Ottawa) This is a free event We are incredibly excited for this dynamic collaboration and look forward to welcoming you to both the stage and the Centre.

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada will operate a Veterans Memorial Zone within the Korea Cultural Experience Pavilion during the 2026 Canadian Tulip Festival. In addition, on May 10 and May 17, cadets will present a special program reflecting on the sacrifice and bravery of Korean War veterans. We warmly invite your interest and participation. Date: May 8 - 18, 2026 Venue: Korea Pavilion, Commissioners Park Memorial Zone Hours: Weekdays 10:00 - 18:00, Weekends 10:00 - 20:00 Presentation:  May 10 & 17, at 13:00

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada will host performances by the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team  as part of the 2026 Canadian Tulip Festival. The performances will take place at Commissioners Park, Dow's Lake.  We look forward to meeting you there on Saturday and Sunday. Schedule: May 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM / May 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM Venue: Commissioners Park, Dow’s Lake * As this is an outdoor performance, the event may be cancelled in case of rain.

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada will operate the Korea Pavilion at the 2026 Canadian Tulip Festival from May 8 to 18. During the festival, visitors will be able to enjoy a performance by the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team, a memorial zone honouring veterans,  and a variety of traditional Korean cultural activities and games. We look forward to meeting you at the Korea Pavilion.  Date: May 8 - 18, 2026 Venue: Commissioners Park, Dow's Lake Hours: Weekdays 10:00 - 18:00, Weekends 10:00 - 20:00 More Information:  https://tulipfestival.ca/