Welcome to the website of the Anglo-Korean Society.
The Society was founded in 1956 to foster friendship between the UK and
the Republic of Korea, and its primary objective is to bring together
all those in the UK who are interested in Korean matters.
The Society provides opportunities for contacts between British
nationals and Koreans living in Britain, and acts as a forum for social
and cultural exchange in an environment of friendship and understanding.
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EVENTS FOR 2012
Annual General Meeting
This will be held on Thursday 31 May 2012 at the Korean
Cultural Centre, Grand Buildings, Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N
5EJ.
The meeting will be from 6.30 pm for a 7.00pm start.
Attendance at the AGM is for paid-up members of the
Anglo-Korean Society only. All members will be receiving further
details shortly.
Dates for your diary:
AKS Diners: 12 June
Chuseok Celebration: 27 September
Annual Dinner at the House of Lords: 22 November
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AKS support for resident Korean artists' exhibition
In a new venture to raise the profile of the AKS, the Society was
one of three sponsors of an Art exhibition entitled 'Delayed
Sojourn - London, home away from home' at the Korean Cultural
Centre London from the 2nd to the 8th December. The 16 works on
display, from a variety of genres or traditions, were all by Koreans
living here in the UK who have come together as the
Korean Artists
Association. The AKS logo was present on the exhibition brochure
as well as written acknowledgement of the contribution in the
opening statement. 216 people attended on the opening night
including members of the AKS Committee and more than 550 over the
next 5 days including the ROK Ambassador. The show also attracted
the attention of passers-by! For pictures of the exhibition see
Philip Gowman's report on
londonkoreanlinks.net and the
KCCUK flickr photostream. Read these
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descriptions which illustrate how the theme of 'London, home
away from home' has been taken up by the artists concerned.
posted 2 April 2012
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Korean at Shakespeare's Globe
On 30 April and 1 May 2012, for two performances only, Yohangza
Theatre Company will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Korean at
Shakespeare’s Globe. This is part of the London 2012 festival. Don’t
miss this unique opportunity to see a Shakespearean performance in
Korean and support the company who are travelling from Seoul to
perform here.
Download flyer For more information on this unique programme of
multi-lingual Shakespeare productions please visit
globetoglobe.shakespearesglobe.com
posted 15 February 2012
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