KCCLA and National Museum of Korean Literature are hosting Korean literature lectures <K-Culture: Explore More, Enjoy More> A Window into Korean Culture: Focus on Korean Literature. Discover the roots of today’s global Korean Culture (K-Culture) through the powerful lens of Korean literature. This engaging lecture traces how stories—from traditional classics to modern hits like K-dramas and BTS—reflect Korea’s history, identity, and emotional depth. Session 1: 6:30pm, Thursday, May 21, 2026 — The Origins of K-Culture through the Lens of Korean Literary Tradition (90 minutes) Session 2: 6:30 pm, Friday, May 22, 2026 — Contemporary Korean Literature: Diversity and the Korean Wave (60 minutes) & Diaspora Authors Panel (60 minutes) ○Lecturer: Seo Youngin (Literary Critic) ○Diaspora Authors: Rosa Kwon Easton (White Mulberry), Lisa Lee (American Han)   Venue: Ari Hall, KCCLA (5505 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) ●Benefits: Certificate of Completion issued by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and the King Sejong Institute Center, USA, along with Korean cultural gifts (souvenirs). ●* Free RSVP here ●More about the Diaspora Authors: Authors Bio Rosa Kwon Easton Rosa Kwon Easton is a Korean American lawyer, library trustee, and author of the debut novel, White Mulberry, an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a #1 Best Seller in Historical Fiction. Her novel has been reviewed by Booklist and named a “Best Book” by Parade Magazine, BookBub, and Book Riot, among others. Easton is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow, and her work has been published in CRAFT Literary, Electric Literature, Writer’s Digest and elsewhere. A graduate of Smith College, Columbia University, and Boston College Law School, she resides with her husband and Maltipoo in sunny Southern California. White Mulberry has been translated into multiple languages, and her sequel, Red Seal, is due out in October 2026. She can be found at rosakwoneaston.com and on Instagram @rosakwoneaston. Lisa Lee Lisa Lee is the author of the debut novel American Han, described by Joumana Khatib of the New York Times Book Review as “one of the best things I’ve read in ages.” She is the recipient of the Marianne Russo Emerging Writer Award from the Key West Literary Seminar, an Emerging Writer Fellowship from the Center for Fiction, and a Pushcart Prize. She has received additional fellowships and awards from Kundiman, Millay Arts, Hedgebrook, the Rona Jaffe Foundation, Tin House, Jentel Artist Residency, the Korea Foundation, and others. Her work has appeared in Ploughshares, VIDA, North American Review, Sycamore Review, Gulf Coast, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from the University of Houston and a PhD in Creative Writing and Literature from the University of Southern California. She lives in Los Angeles.

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

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