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This special exhibition commemorates the publication of ten National Heritage English-language books selected by the Korea Heritage Service. It presents photographic works by Hyungwon Kang, photojournalist and lead author of one of the selected publications, together with cultural heritage objects related to the seonbi tradition. Through the values embodied in the seonbi spirit—discipline, responsibility, inclusion, and wisdom—the exhibition offers a meaningful perspective for reflecting on the challenges facing today’s global society. We invite you to join us in sharing the spiritual depth of Korean traditional culture.   · Date: January 29 (Thu) – March 10 (Tue), 2026 · Opening Reception: January 29 (Thu), 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | RSVP required · Location: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles(5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036)

'The Twelve Panels of Grace' Lights of Korea: Jinju Silk Lanterns  This exhibition offers a contemporary interpretation of Jinju silk lanterns, a heritage rooted in the historic center of Korean sericulture.  The design draws inspiration from the graceful silhouette of the twelve-panel skirt featured in the iconic painting Portrait of a Beauty by Shin, Yun-bok, a legendary artist of the Joseon Dynasty. Layered in a circular embrace, these lanterns evoke the warmth and generosity associated with the maternal figure in Korean tradition.  Through the soft translucence and fluid curves of silk, we invite you to experience the emotional resonance of light, color, and space.   ●Period : January 15th, 2026 - March 14, 2026 ●Venue : The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles 2F Art Gallery (5505 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90036) ●Operation Hours : Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat 9 AM - 1 PM (Closed on holidays)  This exhibition is presented by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) in collaboration with the City of Jinju as part of the 2025 Touring K-Arts Program. It is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST)and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE).

<Exhibition of Hangeul Cultural Products> The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and National Hangeul Museum present "Exhibition of Hangeul Cultural Products". The exhibition showcases creative and stylish works in ceramics and lifestyle goods inspired by Korean language, Hangeul. We introduce how the uniquely creative script Hangeul can be transformed into a new aesthetic language through product design. ●Location: 1st Floor Gallery, KCCLA ●Hosted by : Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, National Hangeul Museum

The 19th Photographers Society of Southern California Exhibition - Exhibition Title: The 19th Photographers Society of Southern California Exhibition - Riches of the land "Through the Lens" - Date: December 11 - January 3, 2026 - Opening Reception: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30PM-9:00PM *Opening Register:Opening Register - Location: KCCLA Art Gallery (2nd Floor) / 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 - Presenter: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles(KCCLA), Photographers Society of Southern California(PSSC) - Open Hour: Monday - Friday : 10:00AM - 5:00PM - More information: Tammy Cho at 323-936-3014 The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA/Director Haedon Lee) & Photographers Society of Southern California (PSSC/President Alex S. Kim) proudly present “The 19th Photographers Society of Southern California Exhibition: Riches of the land "Through the Lens", which will take place from December 11th to January 3rd, 2026 at the Korean Cultural Center Art Gallery, located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036. This year’s exhibition showcases 40 works by 11 member artists, featuring striking images of natural landscapes across the globe, diverse cultural and everyday moments, and notable scenes of Korea’s traditional heritage. Through their distinct perspectives and artistic vision, the participating photographers capture the beauty of nature, the resilience of life, and fleeting moments often overlooked in daily experience. Founded in 2005 as a nonprofit organization, the Photographers Society of Southern California has played an active role in promoting cultural exchange between the Korean-American community and the broader U.S. public. The Society continues to support the advancement of photographic arts through annual exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs. Participating artists include Alex S. Kim, Helen Shin, Jin Park, Kathy Lee, Jinsun Kim, Bugweon Ju, Heebin Im, Joanne Kim, Jesoung Kyoung, Jina Rucker, and Haesook Min. The exhibition is open to the public, and the opening reception will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd-floor Art Gallery of the Korean Cultural Center. Following the ceremony, the PSSC will hold a special giveaway of the 2026 commemorative calendar, featuring selected works by participating member artists. The exhibition is free and open to the public through January 3, 2026. Photographers Society of Southern California (total 11 Artists) Alex Kim / Helen Shin / Jin Park / Kathy Lee / Jinsun Kim / Bugweon Ju / Heebin Im / Joanne Kim / Jesoung Kyoung / Jina Rucker / Haesook Min

The 34th Annual Exhibition of Korean-American Calligraphy Association - Exhibition Title: The 34th Annual Exhibition of Korean-American Calligraphy Association - Date: November 20 - December 5, 2025 - Opening Reception: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00PM - 8:00PM *Opening Register:Opening Register - Location: KCCLA Art Gallery (2nd Floor) / 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 - Presenter: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles(KCCLA), Korean-American Calligraphy Association(KACA) - Open Hour: Monday - Friday : 10:00AM - 5:00PM, Saturday : 9:00AM - 1:00PM * KCCLA Gallery will be closed on Nov. 27(Thursday) & Nov.29(Saturday) for Thanksgiving Day. - More information: Tammy Cho at 323-936-3014 The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA, Director Haedon Lee) & Korean-American Calligraphy Association (KACA, President Theresa Hwang) proudly present 'The 34th Annual Exhibition of Korean-American Calligraphy Association' on Thursday, November 20, at 5:00 PM in the 2nd-floor Art Gallery of KCCLA. This year’s exhibition, themed “Diversity,” showcases works that reflect each artist’s individuality and creative identity through distinctive calligraphic expressions and styles. The exhibition features works by three distinguished guest artists- Soheon Jeong, Do-Joon, Simseok Kim, Byeong-Gi, and Mookjae Kwon, Myoung-Won- alongside 34 member artists, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a wide spectrum of traditional and contemporary calligraphic art. The exhibition encompasses various genres, from classical scripts such as jeonseo (seal script), yeseo (clerical script), haeseo (standard script), choseo (cursive script), Hangeul gungche, Hunminjeongeum script, and semi-cursive styles, to modern calligraphy, muninhwa (literati painting), and even English calligraphy. Founded in 1990, the Korean-American Calligraphy Association has, for 35 years, supported Korean calligraphers across the United States while promoting the beauty and philosophy of Korean calligraphy to both Korean and broader American audiences. The Association continues to preserve and advance this traditional art form through annual exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs. The 34th Annual Exhibition of the Korean-American Calligraphy Association will be on view from Thursday, November 20 through Friday, December 5, 2025, at the KCCLA 2nd-floor Art Gallery. ▶ Participating Artists: (total 37 Artists) Distinguished Guest Artists (total 3 Artists) Jeong, Do-joon / Kim, Byeong-Gi / Kwon, Myoung-Won Korean-American Calligraphy Association (total 34 Artists) Han, Young Ae / Lee,Jun Soo / Han, Sang / Kim, Laura / Kwak, Shirley / Kim, Steve / Park, Nam Ho / Son, Young Hwan / Chung, Jinoak / Hahn, Grace / Kang, Sa Joon / Ro(Hong) Poong Ja / Song, Yangcha / Ahn, Bukyung / Wang, Helen / Lee, Sunjung / Lee, Jihyun / Chung, Myungsun / Chung, Carol Song / Hong, Eunsook / Koo, Young Hee / Lee, Zoe / Yin, Susie / Choi, Kyuchang / Hwang, Theresa Nichols / Hwang Tae Sun / Kang, Se Ryung / Kim, Sung Bok / Yim, Hyon Kyong / Chung, Erin / Lee, Julie / Hong, Grace / Yoon, Charles H. / Hong, Ok ki

Special Lecture on the Lee Kun-hee Collection Exhibition at NMAA - Title: Special Lecture on the Lee Kun-hee Collection Exhibition at NMAA - Date: November 18th(Tuesday), 2025 at 11:00am-1:00pm *Register: Register - Location: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles Ari Hall (3rd Floor), 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 - Presenter: National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA), Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) Join us for a special lecture introducing the Smithsonian’s exhibition Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared, the first major U.S. presentation of masterpieces from the Lee Kun-hee Collection. The exhibition features over 200 works spanning 1,500 years of Korean art history, from ancient Buddhist sculptures and ceramics to paintings, furnishings and modern masterpieces of the 20th century. Speakers ●Dr. Chase Robinson, Director, National Museum of Asian Art ●Dr. Sunwoo Hwang, Korea Foundation Assistant Curator for Korean Art and Culture The speakers will share insights into the significance of the exhibition and the artistic legacy represented in the Lee Kun-hee Collection.

Lee Hee-moon OBSG LA Concert A leading figure in Joseon Pop (Traditional K-pop), Lee Hee-moon returns! Welcoming the Lunar New Year of 2026, the Year of the Red Horse, Lee Hee-moon OBSG comes to Los Angeles. As the first Asian artist to appear on NPR’s Tiny Desk, Lee Hee-moon has gained recognition in the U.S. for his genre-defying musical journey. Through bold experimentation and diverse collaborations, he has expanded the popular appeal of traditional Korean music, earning critical acclaim with every release. https://youtu.be/QLRxO9AmNNo?si=yjDN6c1mX6lL80-f https://youtu.be/Bdmm1O9iVXc?si=6bqYXfiR0qV8oiMV Join Lee Hee-moon OBSG in 2026 to ward off misfortune and welcome a year of prosperity and joy. ● Fullerton Performance February 17, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM The Muckenthaler Cultural Center (1201 W. Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833) RSVP  ● Los Angeles Performance February 19, 2026 (Thu) 7:00 PM Wilshire Ebell Theatre (4401 W. 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005) RSVP  ● UCLA Workshop February 20, 2026 (Fri) 4:00 PM UCLA Schoenberg Hall  (445 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095)  RSVP  This concert is presented by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) as part of the 2025 Touring K-Arts Program, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE).

Seong-Jin Cho Colburn Celebrity Recital Tue / Jan 27, 2026 - 8:00PM Walt Disney Concert Hall Tickets : start at $87 ($78+$9 fee) About this Performance A favorite of LA Phil and worldwide audiences, Seong-Jin Cho is back, this time with a colorful program and “such a command of his instrument that, when he dials things down, he forces the listener to lean in and pay that much closer attention” (The Boston Classical Review). Winner of the 2015 International Chopin Competition, the South Korean star pianist revisits the composer’s repertoire, performing Chopin’s 14 Waltzes on the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage. Ahead of the waltzes, Cho invites the audience into Liszt’s shimmering depiction of Italy’s splashy and elaborate water fountains followed by Beethoven and Bartók selections that channel both the gentle serenity and vivacity of the countryside. This series is generously supported by the Colburn Foundation.  

Clara-Jumi Kang • Sunwook Kim Colburn Celebrity Recital Wed / Jan 21, 2026 - 8:00PM  Walt Disney Concert Hall Tickets : start at $23 ($20+$3 fee) About this Performance Each an accomplished soloist on their own, Kang and Kim together have been celebrated on stage and in recordings as a “breath of fresh air” (Fanfare) with their exceptional technique and electrifying stage presence.  Their Walt Disney Concert Hall program opens with a pair of haunting sonatas: Tartini’s fiendish “Devil’s Trill” and the First Violin Sonata that Prokofiev said evokes “wind passing through the graveyard.”  After intermission, Kim and Kang combine their musicality to express more romantic themes in Chausson’s Poème—inspired by a tale of triumphant love—and Franck’s sonata he composed as a wedding gift. This series is generously supported by the Colburn Foundation.

[November 21 (Fri) 6:30 PM Ballet The Nutcracker] Running Time: 88 minutes The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (Director Haedon Lee) announced that, in partnership with the Seoul Arts Center (SAC), it will present the final work of the Liberation Day 80th Anniversary Performing Arts Content Screening SAC Series with a screening of the National Ballet of Korea’s The Nutcracker on Friday, November 21, at Ari Hall on the Center’s 3rd floor. This year’s featured film is the celebrated choreography by Yuri Grigorovich known as the “living legend” who led the Bolshoi Ballet for 33 years. His 1966 version, premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre, is renowned for its grand and spectacular staging, demanding choreography, and engaging storyline that invites audiences of all ages into a magical fairytale world. The work, co-produced by the Seoul Arts Center and the National Ballet of Korea, has been a long-standing bestseller, maintaining a 13-year full-house record since its premiere at the SAC Opera House in 2000. This screening brings that legacy to the screen. The Nutcracker offers an array of delights for audiences of all ages. In Act I, charming characters and dolls beloved by children come to life, while Act II presents a series of national dances performed by dolls from different countries celebrating the wedding of the Prince and Marie. Musically, Tchaikovsky’s brilliant orchestration shines throughout the work. He heightens the winter atmosphere with a chorus in the “Waltz of the Snowflakes,” and introduces the newly invented celesta brought directly from Franceto create the shimmering sound of the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” Each national dance is vividly expressed through distinctive musical colors, such as the lively Chinese dance highlighted by the piccolo and the bold Russian dance driven by strings and winds. The diversity of waltzes, including the “Waltz of the Flowers” and “Waltz of the Snow,” evokes the joy of being invited to a Costume Party. Before the screening, a special talk will be held to enhance audience understanding and enjoyment. Stephanie Kim, a Korean American ballerina from Los Angeles, will introduce the story of The Nutcracker and offer insights into the ballet genre. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the screening at 7:00 p.m. Presented annually around the world each December, The Nutcracker is an ideal family-friendly program, and this screening offers audiences the rare chance to experience the National Ballet of Korea’s world-class performance on screen. This year’s event will also feature a Costume Party theme, inviting attendees to dress as characters from the performance or in attire that reflects the winter season. All guests who participate in costume will receive a special gift prepared by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles.

[November 5 (Wed) 6:30 PM Classical Music with Commentary Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra Masters Series I] Running Time: 115 minutes The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (Director Haedon Lee) announced that, in partnership with the Seoul Arts Center (SAC), it will screen Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra Masters Series I on November 5 at Ari Hall on the 3rd floor of the Center as part of the “80th Anniversary of Liberation Performing Arts Content Screening Seoul Arts Center Series.” This screening is the third installment of the Seoul Arts Center series and features a program conducted by Sunwook Kim, widely known as a pianist, who steps onto the podium as a conductor. This performance has drawn attention for its refined structural sensitivity and rigorous interpretation. In works such as Beethoven’s symphonies, he presents a mature musical vision by balancing logic and emotion embedded in the score, supported by the Gyeonggi Philharmonic’s solid ensemble. The “Masters Series” is one of the Gyeonggi Philharmonic’s signature annual programs, showcasing the orchestra’s identity and artistic depth through works by master composers spanning from the classical to the contemporary. In this “Masters Series I,” the program includes Wagner’s Overture to Act I of Lohengrin, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major, S. 125, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica.” The 115-minute screening will run without an intermission, offering audiences an opportunity to discover Sunwook Kim’s artistic development and musicality as a conductor. Notably, prior to the screening, Professor Kyurim Rhie of UCLA who participated in the LA Philharmonic’s “Seoul Festival” this past June will offer a pre-talk providing context on classical music and Sunwook Kim.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 Location: Colburn School Zipper Hall 5:00~6:00 pm VIP Reception (Private) 5:30 ~ 7:00 pm Cultural Presentation 7:00 ~ 8:30 pm Performances The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (Director: Haedon Lee) will host “APEC 2025 Korea Cultural Night” on Tuesday, October 28, at 5:30 PM at Colburn School Zipper Hall to commemorate the APEC Summit in Gyeongju. The APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, first held in Seattle in 1993, rotates annually among its member countries. In 2025, it will be hosted in Gyeongju, South Korea. This event is organized to celebrate the upcoming summit, wish for its successful hosting, and promote strong friendships among APEC member nations and their communities. During the event, attendees can enjoy a variety of traditional performances from APEC member countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, and Thailand (7:00~8:30 PM). Prior to the performances, from 5:30~7:00 PM, cultural booths representing each country will be set up in the outdoor area of Zipper Hall, offering a rich variety of sights and experiences. As the host country, South Korea will present various traditional art performances. Before the main program, cultural booths will offer visitors a variety of experiences, including promotion of APEC events, traditional crafts, tasting of Korean foods, and sample workshops, providing a rich cultural experience before the performances begin.