G2 Korean Ambassador's Belgian Open Poomsae 2024 October 19, 2024 @ Soeverein Arena in Lommel The G2 Korean Ambassador's Belgian Open Poomsae 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 19, in the Soeverein Arena in Lommel. This event takes place in the Soeverein Sports Hall in Lommel, where we can expect approximately 250 Poomsae athletes from all over the world. We are very proud to have received G2 recognition from World Taekwondo for the Korean Ambassador's Belgian Open Poomsae. In this elegant taekwondo discipline, world-class Poomsae athletes are happy to include the Lommel edition in their agenda. Among many other Poomsae stars, Eva Sandersen will attend our prestigious event. International talent from our own soil, such as Axelle Bonnez from Diest and Jolien Segers from Antwerp, are also excited to compete in Lommel. Competition will start at 9 AM and last until approximately 6 PM. We look forward to seeing you on October 19, 2024. *Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of the gym on the day of the competition **12 years old and over 10 euros / Under 12 years old free

2024 Korean Traditional Music Workshop "Pansori (판소리)" A free Pansori workshop invites you to immerse yourself in the traditional Korean art of narrative singing art. During the workshop you will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Korea’s rich musical heritage, guided by Pansori Master Hye-sung Min from Korea. Participants will also have the chance to perform on stage and showcase their Pansori skills at the end of the workshop. ○︎ Schedule     - November 12~15, 19~23 (9 days) @Korean Cultural Center     - (Beginner) 18h>19h30 / *Nov.23 14h>16h     - (Advanced) 19h30>21h / *Nov.23 14h>16h       *Performance on Saturday November 23 ○︎ Registration     - October 8 ~ November 1     - To register, please fill out this form here     - Free / First come first served     - You will receive a confirmation email from us within one week. ○︎ Instructor: Hyesung Min     - Holder of Korean National Intangible Cultural Heritage - No. 5, Pansori     - Instructor dispatched by the National Gugak Center     - Lecturer at Yeungnam University and the Korea National University of Arts     - Representative of "Soeul Sori-pan"     - Chief Director of the World Pansori Association *This event is organised in collaboration with the National Gugak Center **We recommend wearing comfortable clothing as the workshop will be conducted while sitting on the floor.

Taste Korea, Enjoy Sweetness We warmly invite you to indulge in the timeless elegance of Yakgwa, a traditional confectionery from Korea. In collaboration with the prestigious University of Ghent, this exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to experience the treasured dessert in Belgium.  Date: Tuesday, 24th September 2024  Time: From 11:30 AM until sold out Venue: Main Entrance, Campus Boekentoren, University of Ghent Yakgwa flavours: Classic Plain Brown Rice Popcorn  Date & Balloon Flower  Vanilla Green Tea Raspberry & Pumpkin Black Sesame Chocolate & Coffee *1 Yakgwa per person *First-come, first-served *Vegetarian-friendly (contains wheat, soy, milk, and egg) *Photography and videography will be conducted for archival and press purposes Seize the chance to treat this delicate sweet, crafted with care and bursting with flavours that blend ancient heritage with modern refinement. We look forward to your presence and the opportunity to share this extraordinary experience with you:) 

Korean Book Club - “ A Magical Girl Retires ”, PARK Seolyeon   Discover Korean literature and explore its various themes in KCC's monthly Korean Book Club.   For the first book club meeting of this Fall, we are going to discuss the novel “A Magical Girl Retires” by PARK Seolyeon.   ▪ Language: English ▪ Date: Thursday, October 17, 18h30-20h00  ▪ Venue: Korean Cultural Center ▪ Entrance Free - Application is necessary*  To apply, please send an application e-mail to info@kccbrussels.be with your first name, last name, and telephone number. Participants can easily find a copy of “A Magical Girl Retires” at Waterstones (Boulevard Adolphe Maxlaan 71-75, Brussels, 1000). For more info: https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/brussels   About the book – « A Magical Girl Retires» Published by Harper Collins Publishers   Twenty-nine, depressed, and drowning in credit card debt after losing her job during the pandemic, a millennial woman decides to end her troubles by jumping off Seoul’s Mapo Bridge.   But her suicide attempt is interrupted by a girl dressed all in white. Ah Roa, The Clairvoyant Magical Girl, is on a mission to find the greatest magical girl of all time. And our protagonist just may be that special someone.   However, this young woman’s initial excitement turns to frustration when she learns being a magical girl in real life is much different than how it’s portrayed in stories. It isn’t just destiny—it’s work. Magical girls go to job fairs, join trade unions, attend classes. And for this magical girl there are no special powers and no great perks, and despite being magical, she still battles with low self-esteem. Her magic wand . . . is a credit card—which she must use to defeat a terrifying threat that isn’t a monster or an intergalactic war.   Park Seolyeon reimagines classic fantasy tropes in a novel that explores real-world challenges that are both deeply personal and universal: the search for meaning and the desire to do good in a world that feels like it’s ending. A fun, fast-paced, and enchanting narrative that sparkles thanks to award-nominated translator Anton Hur, A Magical Girl Retires reminds us that we are all magical girls—that fighting evil by moonlight and winning love by daylight can be anyone's game.   About the author – PARK Seolyeon   Park Seolyeon was born in Cheorwon, Korea. She made her debut by winning the journal Silcheon Munhak's New Author Prize and received the 2018 Hankyoreh Literary Award for her novel The Woman Who Climbed on the Roof. Her works includes the novels Martha's Job and The Shirley Club, as well as the short-story collections Your Mom's the Better Player and Me, Me, Madeline. She is the recipient of the 2023 Yi Sang Literary Prize and the 2021 Munhakdongne Young Writers Award. She lives in Seoul and writes in a variety of forms and genres, with a focus on gender and labor.   About the translator – Anton Hur   Anton Hur was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and was subsequently raised in six different countries on four different continents, including British Hong Kong, Ethiopia, the United States, and Thailand, but spent most of his time in Korea. He has worked as an interpreter and translator for more than two decades, and in 2022, was double-longlisted and shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. In 2023, his translation of Bora Chung’s Cursed Bunny was shortlisted for the National Book Awards.   When registering for a book club meeting, please respectfully consider the following: - Due to organizational and practical limitations of our events, the number of participants for each event is strictly limited. - Your registration will be confirmed by e-mail. In case the number of registrations exceeds the number of available seats, a waiting list will be created. - Online registration for this event is mandatory and is done on a first come, first serve basis. Please understand that it is very unfair to refuse registrations on the one hand and observe that registered persons simply do not show up at events on the other hand. - After having registered, please notify us formally (through e-mail) and in due time (at least before the meeting) in case that you want to cancel your registration. Those who fail to do so, will be restricted from attending other KCC events.

The Korean Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the second city for the “HANBOK on the ROAD” : DINANT   Experience the elegance of traditional Korean Hanbok and capture stunning photos at iconic locations in DINANT. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Korean culture.   Event Date: August 31, 2024
 Location: Dinant City Center   How to Participate: Application Open: 10:00 AM, August 12 (Monday) Application Close: 11:59 PM, August 22 (Thursday) Notification of Selected Participants: 14:00 PM, August 23 (Friday)   *Please click here to fill the Application Form   Benefits available to selected participants: • A beautifully designed Hanbok for the photoshoot • Professional photography services • Edited digital photos sent via email • One selected photo printed and mailed as a keepsake   Make unforgettable memories with your family, friends, or even by yourself by wearing and taking photos in traditional Hanbok!   We can hardly wait to see you in DINANT!