K-EXPO is a flagship platform designed to expand the global reach of Korean content and related industries, while supporting Korean companies in entering international markets through collaborative overseas expansion. Officially supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), the program has been held annually in multiple countries since its launch in 2022, steadily building its global presence and impact. In 2026, K-EXPO will take place in Los Angeles, bringing together approximately 40 leading Korean companies across content and lifestyle sectors for a multi-faceted cultural and business program. The event will showcase a wide range of K-style content—from K-dramas, animation, games, webtoons, and AR/VR technologies to beauty and fashion—offering a comprehensive view of Korea’s creative industries. Curated one-on-one business meetings will connect participating companies with North American buyers, partners, and investors, creating tangible opportunities for collaboration. In addition, interactive exhibitions and experiential programs will engage the public, while a K-POP concert will further enhance the event’s visibility and generate cross-sector synergy. ●Location: Los Angeles (DTLA area) ●Exhibition · Experience · K-POP Concert: May 23–24, 2026 ●Business Matchmaking: May 26–27, 2026

2026 K-Pop Cover Dance Festival in USA The 2026 K-Pop Cover Dance Festival in USA will take place on May 23, 2026. This global competition brings together K-pop dance enthusiasts from around the world.  Teams selected through the online preliminary round will advance to the U.S. Finals and perform live on stage. ■ Round 1  Submission: Performance video (online) Deadline: May 1 (Fri), 2026, 11:59 PM (PDT) Apply: https://www.coverdance.org/ ※ Please read all guidelines carefully before submitting. ※ Teams selected from Round 1 will advance to the U.S. Finals. ■ U.S. Finals Date: May 23, 2026 (Sat), 1:00 PM (PDT) Venue: LA LIVE, Los Angeles (1005 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015) Finalists will perform live on stage at the U.S. Finals. ■ USA Champion Benefits 1. Opportunity to advance to the World Final in Korea 2. Opportunity to perform as the opening act of a K-Pop concert on May 24 Venue: Peacock Theater, Los Angeles Performance: 2 songs ■ General Information Contact: kpop@kccla.org

Ebell + LA Festival The Ebell + LA Festival, held in conjunction with The Ebell LA to celebrate Women's History Month in March, will feature a variety of cultural programs, including performances of traditional Korean music, including the gayageum, haegeum, traditional Korean orchestra, and samulnori, as well as traditional dances such as Taepyeongmu, Sanjo, Seungmu, and Bukchum, exhibitions, and hands-on activities. Visitors will also have the opportunity to experience Korean culture firsthand through programs such as Hangul calligraphy, hanbok, and a traditional tea ceremony, as well as a souvenir giveaway event. ● Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM (KCCLA Program: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) ● Location: The Ebell of Los Angeles, 4401 W. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90005 ● Reservations: Link

2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and the Literature Translation Institute of Korea will participate in the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, taking place on April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026 at the University of Southern California (USC) campus. We will present an outstanding exhibition of Korean literature along with a variety of Korean cultural promotions. We warmly invite your interest and participation. ●Festival Name: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books ●Dates & Hours: April 18, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 AM–6:00 PM / April 19, 2026 (Sun) 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ●Location: University of Southern California ●Booth Location: #980 / Black Zone ●Main Programs: Korean literature exhibition, author signing sessions, Hangeul calligraphy experience, Korean cultural promotional giveaways, and more For more information about the festival, please visit: https://www.latimes.com/events/festival-of-books

2026 The Huntington Luna New Year Festival To celebrate the Lunar New Year of 2026, KCCLA will participate in the 2026 The Huntington Lunar New Year Festival at The Huntington. Through this special event, we aim to provide residents of the Los Angeles area with an opportunity to experience traditional Korean Seollal culture firsthand. Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of interactive cultural programs, including: - Korean traditional snacks tasting - Bojagi(traditional wrapping cloth) making workshop - Hanbok try-on experience - Korean calligraphy activity and traditional games - Korean Traditional Performances o Event Title: 2026 The Huntington Lunar New Year Festival o Date & Times: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM o Location: The Huntington (1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108) o Registration: Please visit the official website for details and schedule ( https://www.huntington.org/lunar-new-year-festival#schedule )