KCC Programs
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Seminar & Roundtable: K-pop Demon Hunters and the Future of K-pop
On January 16, 2026, the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA), in collaboration with the World Association for Hallyu Studies (WAHS) and with the support of Jeju Halla University, will host the “Seminar & Roundtable: K-pop Demon Hunters and the Future of K-pop” Centered on the 2025 breakout title K-pop Demon Hunters, this event aims to explore emerging trends in which K-pop and Hallyu are no longer produced and circulated solely within Korea. Instead, the seminar highlights a new phenomenon in which Hallyu content is created overseas—particularly in the United States—and expands globally through platform-based diffusion. This shift underscores the transformation of K-pop and Hallyu into truly global cultural platforms. The seminar and roundtable will provide an academic analysis of these developments and foster in-depth discussions on the present and future of K-pop and Hallyu. Scholars and experts in cultural studies, media studies, and global content will participate to share insights and perspectives on the evolving landscape of Korean popular culture. Featured speakers and discussants include Professor Ingyu Oh (Kansai Gaidai University), Professor Henry Jenkins (University of Southern California), Professor Ikseok Kim (California State University, Los Angeles), Professor Wooyoung Byun (Ohio State University), Professor Andrea Costa (Pitzer College), and Kirsten Crowe (Ph.D. candidate, University of Southern California). We invite all those interested to attend. Event Details ●Title: K-pop Demon Hunters and the Future of K-pop: Seminar & Roundtable ●Date & Time: Friday, January 16, 2026, 2:00–5:00 PM ●Venue: Ari Hall, 3rd Floor, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036) ●Admission: Free (Walk-Ins) ●Contact: Professor Ingyu Oh, Former President of WAHS (oingyu@gmail.com)
Post Date Dec 24, 2025 -
The 59th Korean Culture Experience Workshop for LAPD
Since 2008, the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) has organized the “Korean Culture Experience Workshop for the LAPD” as part of its Expert Group Special Lecture Series. More than 2,100 Los Angeles police officers have participated in 58 workshops. The workshop is held four to five times annually and offers LA County police officers the opportunity to engage in a variety of educational and cultural activities. These include lectures on topics such as “Korean History: Past and Present,” “Overview of Korean American History and Community,” and “Understanding Korean Society and Culture.” Participants also experience Korean culture through traditional food tastings and Taekwondo demonstrations. This workshop has played a significant role in deepening police officers' understanding of both Korean culture and the Korean American community. It has also served as a valuable platform for fostering mutual understanding and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and Korean American residents in the Los Angeles area.
Post Date Sep 15, 2025 -
The 31st Korean History & Culture Seminar for Educators
2025 Korean History & Culture?Seminar?for Educators Since 2004, the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles and the International Korean Studies Society (NKSS) have hosted an annual seminar on Korean history and culture for teachers and educational administrators across the United States. The goal is to enhance the national brand image of Korea and promote a proper understanding of Korean history and culture. The seminar program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Korean history and culture. We will cover a wide range of topics, including Korea's political development and economic growth, the Korean War and its aftermath, Korea-U.S. relations, UNESCO Korean historical and cultural heritage, the history and political empowerment of Korean immigrants, Dosan Ahn Chang-ho and the Pachappa Camp, ethnic studies curriculum, K-Pop, and Korean culture. These topics will be delivered through engaging online seminars and videos, ensuring a rich and diverse learning experience. Over the past decade, the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles and the International Korean Studies Society (NKSS) have compiled educational materials and lesson plans from the seminars, resulting in the publication of "Common Core: Korea" in 2017, which was later revised and republished as "Teaching East Asia: Korea" in the same year. This textbook is also available as an e-book and is used by teachers attending the seminar as a supplementary resource for teaching Korean history and culture. The Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles expects educators who attend the annual seminar to act as ambassadors, promoting Korean history and culture in their classrooms and communities across the United States, thereby strengthening the relationship between Korea and the U.S.
Post Date Jul 17, 2025 -
The 58th Korean Culture Experience Workshop for LAPD
Since 2008, the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) has organized the “Korean Culture Experience Workshop for the LAPD” as part of its Expert Group Special Lecture Series. More than 2,100 Los Angeles police officers have participated in 57 workshops. The workshop is held four to five times annually and offers LA County police officers the opportunity to engage in a variety of educational and cultural activities. These include lectures on topics such as “Korean History: Past and Present,” “Overview of Korean American History and Community,” and “Understanding Korean Society and Culture.” Participants also experience Korean culture through traditional food tastings and Taekwondo demonstrations. This workshop has played a significant role in deepening police officers' understanding of both Korean culture and the Korean American community. It has also served as a valuable platform for fostering mutual understanding and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and Korean American residents in the Los Angeles area.
Post Date Jul 11, 2025 -
The 57th Korean Culture Experience Workshop for LAPD
Since 2008, the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles has organized "The Korean Culture Experience Workshop for LAPD," conducted as part of the LA Korean Cultural Center's Expert Group Special Lecture Series. More than 2,100 police officers in Los Angeles have participated in 56 workshops. The workshop is held four to five times a year, where LA County police officers engage in various activities, including lectures on topics such as "Korean History: Past and Present," "Overview of Korean American History and Community," and "Understanding Korean Society and Culture." Participants also experience cultural activities such as tasting Korean food and watching a Taekwondo demonstration. This workshop has helped police officers in the Los Angeles County area broaden their understanding of Korean culture and Korean American society, while also providing an opportunity for better mutual understanding between Korean Americans and law enforcement officers.
Post Date Apr 17, 2025 -
The 56th Korean Culture Experience Workshop for LAPD
Since 2008, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles has organized 'The Korean Culture Experience Workshop for LAPD' on a regular basis, with more than 2,000 police officers in Los Angeles having participated in 55 workshops as of August 2024. The workshop is held four or five times a year for 30-40 participating officers each time, with a variety of lectures on topics such as “Korean History, Past and Present,” “Overview of Korean American History and Community,” and “Understanding of Korean Society and Culture” as well as a range of cultural experiences such as tasting Korean food, enjoying a traditional music performance, and watching a Taekwondo demonstration. This workshop has helped police officers in the Los Angeles County region to broaden their understanding of Korean culture and Korean American society while providing an opportunity for Korean Americans to be better understood by law enforcement officer.
Post Date Dec 05, 2024