Celebrate Kimchi Day with KCCLA! The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) invites you to a special Hands-on Kimchi-Making Workshop to celebrate Kimchi Day (11.22). Led by Chef Yoon Hee Kim, this workshop will guide participants through the process of making authentic Korean Kimchi while learning about the history and cultural significance of Kimjang-Korea’s tradition of making and sharing kimchi together. Event Details: -Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11AM -Location: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (5505 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) -Registration: Seats are limited. Please submit only one registration per person -RSVP:https://forms.gle/QXGvzuGsL6o3e2HB7?"Fully Bookd" If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, participants will be randomly selected by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA). All confirmed attendees will receive an official confirmation email once selection is complete. -Application Period: Registration will remain open until the maximum number of submissions is reached. For inquires:kfood@kccla.org

MAT-MUT Box: K-LIFE, K-SOUL   A cultural journey with a lecture, an interactive box experience, and a Bibimbap tasting.  Hosted by Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles & Korean Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF) Operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea What to Expect & Highlights ●Lecture: The Philosophy of Hansik Explore Korea’s culinary traditions, seasonal customs, and the artistry of plating with visual and cultural insights. ●Hansik Culture Box Exploration Hands-on learning with curated materials, food models, and cultural artifacts. ●Bibimbap Making Experience & Tasting Create your own bibimbap with seasonal ingredients while tasting and comparing diverse Korean sauces (jang), from early soy sauces to aged varieties and specialty condiments. - Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Location: 3F Ari Hall, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles RSVP & Selection Info RSVP Required: https://forms.gle/9iNdFMArVe44JQkB8 Seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, participants will be randomly selected by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA). All confirmed attendees will receive an official confirmation email once selection is complete. - RSVP Period: Oct 12 (Sunday) by 11:59 PM Please note: Space is limited, and participation is only available to those who receive a confirmation email. About the Instructors Kim Min-ji, F&B Visual Director & Food Stylist Bridging film, culinary design, and visual narrative, Kim’s work includes set styling, food storytelling, and menu architecture that artfully merges tradition and contemporary aesthetics. Lee Bo-bae, Chef & Culinary Expert A master in Korean fermentation and jang traditions, Lee brings insight into sauces, historical flavor profiles, and hands-on teaching of deep food culture. * This program is presented by the Korean Cultural Center LA and is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea and the KOFICE (Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange) as part of the "Touring K-Arts" project.

2024 Celebrate Kimchi Day with KCCLA X La Mirada Library Celebrate Kimchi Day in California (November 22) by making kimchi with KCC LA and La Mirada Library. Join us to learn about the history of Kimchi while you make your own batch to take home and enjoy. ?- Date and Time : 11.16.(Sat), 2PM ?- Venue: La Mirada Library Spaces are limited and pleas RSVP through this link?https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/12008052. This event is co-hosted by La Mirada Library.

2024 K-Cuisine Lecture Series Co-host K-Cuisine Lecture Series with LA Harbor College -Date: September 3 2024 -Time: 10AM -Venue: LA Harbor College *This workshop is exclusively for LA Harbor College students

KCCLA X LA Harbor College <2024 HANSIK CONTEST: Korean Food Cooking Competition> The 2024 Flavors of Korea: My Signature Dishes with Korean Pastes competition is hosted by KCC LA and LA Harbor College. This event highlights the rich tradition Korean cuisine, challenging participants to create dishes using Korean Traditional Pastes such as gochujang, doenjang, and ganjang. * gochujang : A thick, red, spicy sauce made from rice, soya beans, and chillies (= hot peppers), used in Korean cooking * doenjang : Soybean paste, made by fermenting soybeans after the beans are first used to make soy sauce * ganjang : Salty, black liquid used to flavor food We encourage all students to showcase their creativity and passion for Korean food in this exciting event! The detailed Submission Guidelines and Application Form are attached to this post. o Application Period: September 23 - October 15, 2024 (Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM Pacific on Tuesday October 15, 2024) o Grand Final Contest: October 29, 2024 o Venue: LA Harbor College o Theme: Flavors of Korea - My Signature Dishes with Korean Pastes o Eligibility: LAHC Culinary Arts Students o Submit: kfood@kccla.org If you have any questions or concerns, please contact kfood@kccla.org