The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is delighted to announce an in-person K-Cinema Screening of <Assassination> (2015) in celebration of 2026, designated by UNESCO as the year marking the 150th anniversary of Kim Koo's birth (1876–1949).  Kim Koo was a key figure in Korea’s independence movement and president of the Korean Provisional  Government.  After  1945,  he  uniquely  advocated  for  national  development  through culture  rather  than military  or  economic  strength.  In  his  1947  work,  My  Wish,  he  emphasized culture’s power to bring happiness and foster global peace. His vision remains a foundational call for a humane and culturally rich Korea (Celebration of Anniversaries, UNESCO) Date & Time: Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 13:00 (ET) Venue: Korean Cultural Centre Canada Multipurpose Hall (150 Elgin Street, Unit 101, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1L4, Canada) Ticket Link:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026829-in-person-screening-of-assassination-tickets-1995038541984  Admission: FREE (First-come, first-served basis) *About <Assassination> (2015) 1933. Korea is under Japanese colonial rule. The Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea assembles a secret assassination team made up of three operatives whose identities remain unknown to the Japanese authorities: elite sniper Ahn Ok-yun, sharpshooter Sok Sa-po, a graduate of the Shinheung Military Academy, and explosives expert Hwang Deok-sam. Entrusted by Kim Koo, Captain Yeom Seok-jin of the Provisional Government's Security Bureau sets out to locate them and launch the mission. Their targets are General Kawaguchi Mamoru, commander of the Japanese forces stationed in Korea, and Kang In-guk, a prominent Korean collaborator. Meanwhile, a mysterious client hires the notorious contract killer Hawaii Pistol to hunt down the assassination team. As competing forces close in, the fate of everyone involved in the high-stakes mission becomes increasingly unpredictable.

Korea National Contemporary Dance Company’s lecture performance <Dance Speaks> – the screening event is coming to the Korean Cultural Centre Canada! • Date & Time: August 8, 2026 | 1 PM (ET) (80 mins) • Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON) • RSVP: Click here • FREE admission (85 seats only) Six dancers, six stories. From traditional and contemporary dance to ballet and street dance, dancers from diverse areas open up about their journeys and their love and passion for dance. Blending lecture, performance, and documentary, this screening offers a deep reflection on art and dance. Join us at the Korean Cultural Centre Canada for this unique screening event!

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to partner with the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival (2026) to present a diverse selection of outstanding Korean films to audiences. [Korean Film Screenings] Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 will showcase a total of 21 Korean films across various genres. In the feature film category, 8 films including <Colony>, <The Eyes>, <Tristes Tropiques>, <The Journey to Gyeong-ju>, and <The Mutation> will be screened. In addition, 13 short films, including animated works, will also be presented.  For detailed Korean film screening schedules and ticket information, please visit the official Fantasia International Film Festival website: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/festival-2026/program/movies?countryId=565818 [Korean Film Screening Cards & Souvenir] During the festival period, the Korean Cultural Centre Canada will provide Korean film screening cards and souvenirs for festival audiences. The screening cards and souvenirs will be available at the designated distribution table at the venue. ○Period: July 16 (Thursday) – July 28 (Tuesday), 2026 ○Location: Auditorium des diplômés de la SGWU, Théâtre Hall (1455 boulevard de Maisonneuve O.) [Social Media Event] Festival attendees who watch a Korean film at Fantasia are invited to share their review on Instagram for a chance to receive prizes and tickets to upcoming events hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre Canada. *How to Enter: 1.Follow @kcccanada & @fantasiafestival on Instagram 2.Post your review of a Korean film screening at Fantasia 2026 on Instagram and tag @kcccanada & @fantasiafestival

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to present the third screening in this year's SAC on Screen series, the opera <The Rising World>, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM (ET).  • Date & Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1:00 PM (ET) (140 mins including intermission) • Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada, #101–150 Elgin St, Ottawa  • RSVP: Click here  • FREE admission *About A Warning from Water, A World Out of Balance A once-prosperous kingdom falls into chaos, cursed by an unexplained water disaster. As endless rain pours and lakes overflow, the King’s only heir, The Princess, becomes gravely ill, trapped in isolation. Ancient royal records speak of The Water Ghost, a being that disrupts the world’s balance by taking over human bodies. As a last hope, the royal court calls upon The Artisan and The Apprentice to create The Water Clock, a magical timepiece that could save The Princess. The Rising World: Spirit of Water is a groundbreaking English-language opera that follows two strong female protagonists, bridging tradition and modernity, East and West. Using the universal themes of water and time, the opera tells a powerful and emotional story that resonates across cultures.

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to present the second screening in this year's SAC on Screen series, Yun Bo-sun Salon Concert, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM (ET).  • Date & Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1:00 PM (ET) • Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada, #101–150 Elgin St, Ottawa  • RSVP: Click here • FREE admission Program • Antonín Dvořák, Terzetto for 2 violins and viola in C Major, Op. 74 • Richard Strauss, Andante for Horn and Piano • Smetana, String Quartet No. 1 in E minor (From My Life) *About Yun Bo-sun House Built in 1870 and located in Seoul, the Yun Bo-sun House is a historic Korean residence that once served as the home of Yun Bo-sun, the fourth President of the Republic of Korea. Experience the elegance of classical music performed in the beautiful setting of the Yun Bo-sun House on a spring day in Korea!

️The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to present a screening of the musical play <BONGJANGCHUI> on Saturday, May 23. • Time: Saturday, May 23 at 13:00 (ET) (60 mins) • Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) • RSVP: Click here • FREE admission *English subtitles available *About <BONGJANGCHUI >  <BONGJANGCHUI> was originally a Korean folk instrumental piece performed alongside humorous storytelling about the phoenix. While the story has since been lost and only the music remains, this musical play reimagines a new story about birds inspired by the original composition. Don't miss this fun screening featuring lively traditional Korean music and the playful adventures of birds, for both kids and adults!

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is thrilled to present the 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada, taking place in Toronto and Ottawa from April 17 to 27, 2026. This year, the festival introduces an exciting new chapter with the expansion and rebranding of the Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF), now bringing Korean cinema to audiences across Canada! Guided by the theme “Laugh, Thrill, Imagine”, the festival features five Korean films:  <THE KING OF KINGS>, <LOVE RESET>, <EXTREME JOB>, <OMNISCIENT READER: THE PROPHECY>, and <HI-FIVE>. It will be held in a hybrid format, with both online and in-person screenings, and the lineup showcases Korea’s unique humour, imaginative storytelling, and cultural charm. Detailed screening information and ticket reservations for the festival are available at kccincanada.com.  📍 Locations: Toronto, Ottawa, and Online (MovieBloc)   🎟️ Tickets: Free admission, register at kccincanada.com

We are delighted to host an in-person screening of <Nakdong River> (1952) - a film shot and produced during the Korean War and digitally restored by the Korean Film Archive (KOFA), on Thursday, March 19, from 19:00 - 20:30 (ET), in partnership with KOFA and the International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO).  This screening is part of IFFO’s SAVE AS 2026 showcase, which highlights Korea’s leadership in film preservation and restoration and features Aaron Nam, Colourist at the Digital Restoration Team, KOFA. This year, SAVE AS showcases recent restoration projects and archival practices, exploring how national archives safeguard cinematic heritage while expanding international access to historically significant films. Screening Information ●Date:  ○Thursday, March 19 | 19:00 – 20:30 (ET) (Sold out)  ○Friday, March 20 | 16:00 – 17:30 (ET) Order Tickets ●Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada, 150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4 ●Admission: FREE ●RSVP: https://www.iffo.ca/2026/nakdongriver ●More info about SAVE AS: https://www.iffo.ca/saveas/attend About Nakdong River (1952) <Nakdong River> was shot and produced during the Korean War, making it an exceptionally rare wartime cinematic work. The film was mislabelled as documentary footage, probably because the title sounded like a nature documentary. It wasn't until the 2020 inspection by the Korean Film Archive that it was finally identified as a feature-length fiction film. Unlike many films during the war, the original negative survived perfectly intact, greatly enhancing its historical value. The film was digitally restored to UHD (4K) by KOFA in 2021, and it is officially designated as a National Registered Cultural Heritage of Korea. Set along the Nakdong River defensive line, the film portrays the lives and struggles of people during the war and incorporates actual combat footage. Historians believe this footage was accessible because newsreels were frequently screened in theatres at the time, which adds authenticity and reality to the film.