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This exhibition, presented in collaboration with the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, showcases representative works of Korean literature alongside a diverse range of artworks inspired by them. Through Korean literature, experience the deep, rich flow of Korea’s 5,000-year history. Exhibition Dates & Venues ●April 15 – June 15, 2026 | Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles ●May 14 – July 22, 2026 | Tateuchi East Asia Library, University of Washington Opening Reception (Los Angeles) ●April 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | RSVP here Opening Reception (University of Washington) ●May 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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

On Apri 18th, 2PM at Pio Pico Library, we are presenting <The Language of Poetry, Echoes of the World>, an introductory lecture about poetry and poet in conversation event!  ●Program: Lecture on Korean Poetry by Kang Dong-ho (literature critic) + In Conversation with Poet Lee Min-ha  ●RSVP: https://forms.gle/zx3DgYrxm1gcKVJE6

On April 17th, 6:30PM at KCCLA Ari Hall, we are presenting <Love, the City, and Our Stories>, a film screening and author in conversation event! ●Program: Film "Love in the Big City(2024)" Screening + In Conversation with the author Sang Young Park ●RSVP: https://forms.gle/qj5NF689rU87UjAx7

On April 16th, 6:30PM at KCCLA Ari Hall, we are presenting <Stories Dreaming of Tomorrow> a musical screening and author in conversation event! ●Program: Muscial <A Thousand Blues>(part1) Screening + In Conversation with the author Cheon Seon Ran ●RSVP: https://forms.gle/PrPGSkibZ5MJP6ZR8

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles presents <Korean Literature Month 2026>, featuring a diverse lineup of exhibition, festival, and lecture series that showcase the richness of Korean literature. 1. Exhibition: The Deep Time of Korean Literature April 15 – June 15 (Opening Reception: April 15, 6:30 PM) 2nd Floor Art Gallery, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles May 11 – July 22 Tateuchi East Asia Library, University of Washington 2. Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 18–19 University of Southern California  (Booth #980 / Black Zone) 3. Author Talk Series <Korean Literature: Languages of Love and the Future> Voices of Korean Literature Sang Young Park(Novelist), Cheon Seon Ran(Novelist), Lee Min-ha(Poet) April 15, 5:00 PM Ari Hall, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles Stories Dreaming of Tomorrow Cheon Seon Ran (Author Talk & Musical Screening) April 16, 6:30 PM Ari Hall, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles Korean Literature Across Borders: Voices of Love and the Future Sang Young Park(Novelist), Cheon Seon Ran(Novelist), Crystal Hana Kim(Novelist), Lee Min-ha(Poet), Jennifer Kwon Dobbs(Poet) April 17, 2:00 PM California State University, San Bernardino Love, the City, and Our Stories Sang Young Park (Author Talk & Film Screening) April 17, 6:30 PM Ari Hall, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles The Language of Poetry: Echoes of the World Kang Dong-ho(Korean literature critic), Lee Min-ha(Poet) April 18, 2:00 PM Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library 4. Touring K-Arts: Korean Literature Lecture May 21–22 Ari Hall, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles * RSVP open events: Click the link  / Walk-ins welcome * Inquiries : young@kccla.org

KCCLA is delighted to host a special poetry class with Oh Eun, one of South Korea’s most beloved emerging poets. Join us for an inspiring workshop to explore the creative journey behind his new collection From Being to Being, discover insights into the art of writing poetry, and experience the joys of wordplay through an engaging workshop! ㅇ Date & Time: Saturday, October 25 at 9:30 AM ㅇ Venue: The Wende Museum ㅇ RSVP : Here ㅇ Co-host : Get Lit   * Find out about the "Poetic Convergence" event here ㅇ Inquiry: young@kccla.org

KCCLA is delighted to host a special poetry class with Oh Eun, one of South Korea’s most beloved emerging poets. Join us for an inspiring workshop to explore the creative journey behind his new collection From Being to Being, discover insights into the art of writing poetry, and experience the joys of wordplay through an engaging workshop! ㅇ Date & Time: Thursday, October 23 at 11:00 AM ㅇ Venue: UC Irvine | Humanities Gateway (HG) 1030 ㅇ Admission: Free | RSVP on this page! ㅇ Inquiry: young@kccla.org