[E-Newsletter] Korean Cultural News 27.10.2026

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VOL 346 | Oct 27

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend! Korea Square 2026 invites you to an ultra-exciting Korean culture marketplace right at PMQ Hong Kong! Designed as an energetic open-air bazaar, this festival brings the absolute best of K-culture straight to you!

準備好迎接一個難忘的週末吧！韓國廣場 2026 誠邀您前往PMQ 元創方，體驗超精彩的韓國文化市集！這個節慶以活力十足的露天市集為概念，為您帶來最道地的韓國文化精髓！

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KOREA SQUARE 2026 | Korean Singing Contest Final Round Audience Registration

🎤 Korean Singing Contest Grand Final

Following a highly competitive selection process, 11 outstanding finalists have been selected to advance to the Grand Final and take the stage on 1 November.

Join us for an exciting live competition as the finalists perform before the judges and audience. At the end of the contest, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prize winners will be announced!

🌟 Audience Choice Vote

As an audience member, you will have the opportunity to vote for your favorite finalist during the event.

🎵 K-Pop Quiz for the Audience

Think you're a real K-Pop fan? Take part in our interactive K-Pop Quiz by guessing the song title and the artist from a short intro. Show off your K-Pop knowledge and win random MU:DS (National Museum Goods) prizes!

📅 Date & Time: 18:30-20:00, Sunday, 1 November 2026

📍 Venue: Qube, PMQ

🎟 Free Admission (Registration Recommended)

🔗 Registration: https://www.clov.co/org/kcchongkong/events/korea-square-2026-5

Come support the finalists and enjoy an evening of Korean music and K-Pop fun!

韓國廣場 2026 | 全港韓語歌唱大賽總決賽 觀眾座位預留登記

🎤 全港韓語歌唱大賽總決賽

經過一輪激烈嘅初賽篩選，最終 11 強決賽選手已經誕生！佢哋將會喺 11 月 1 日踏上總決賽舞台！

誠邀大家一齊嚟現場感受熱烈嘅比賽氣氛，親眼見證選手們喺評審同觀眾面前嘅精彩演出。邊個可以奪得冠、亞、季軍寶座？到時就會現場揭曉！

🌟 觀眾心水一票

嚟到現場嘅觀眾，喺活動期間都有機會親自投票，支持你最喜愛嘅決賽選手！

🎵 現場觀眾 K-Pop 問答比賽

自問係資深 K-Pop 迷？咁就要參加我哋嘅互動 K-Pop Quiz 啦！到時只要聽歌曲前奏，估中歌名同歌手就得。快啲嚟 show 吓你嘅 K-Pop 實力，贏走隨機韓國國立中央博物館精美文創商品（MU:DS）啦！

📅 日期及時間：2026 年 11 月 1 日（星期日）18:30-20:00

📍 地點：PMQ 元創方 Qube

🎟️ 費用：免費入場（建議提早登記預留座位）

🔗 網上登記：https://www.clov.co/org/kcchongkong/events/korea-square-2026-5

快啲嚟為各位決賽選手打氣，一齊享受充滿韓國音樂同 K-Pop 趣味嘅夜晚啦！

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🎃✨ Get ready for a spine-chilling movie night this Halloween! As part of our special seasonal programming, we’re bringing you the smash-hit mystery thriller EXHUMA (2024), directed by the master of Korean occult cinema, Jang Jae-hyun!

萬聖節來點不一樣的驚悚體驗吧！作為本年度萬聖節特別節目，我們將重磅呈獻由韓國超自然懸疑大導張在現執導的現象級大作——《破墓》（2024）！

🔮 The Story & Cast | 超強卡司 × 神秘民俗

Starring an incredible powerhouse cast—Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hai-jin, and Lee Do-hyun—this gripping film follows a geomancer, a mortician, and two shamans commissioned to relocate a mysterious grave on dark, cursed ground. Packed with intense shamanic rituals, geomancy, and ancient folklore, Exhuma will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!

由崔岷植、金高銀、柳海真與李到晛實力派陣容聯手主演！故事講述頂尖風水師、禮儀師與兩位年輕巫覡，受託遷葬一座位於極凶之地的神秘祖墳。電影完美結合韓國傳統民俗、風水地理與震撼巫俗儀式，節奏緊湊刺激，全程絕無冷場！

🍿 Free Korean Snacks Included! | 限定韓式小吃免費送！

To elevate your movie night, we’re treating attendees to a curated selection of traditional Korean seaweed snacks! (Limited to the first 100 guests—redeem at the aT Center Booth with your ticket!)

為讓觀影體驗更升級，現場特別準備了精選韓國傳統海苔小點供大家享用，帶來視覺與味覺的雙重滿足！（名額有限，首 100名觀眾可憑票於 aT 展位換領！）

📌 Event Notes | 活動須知：

• For K-Food Lovers: Free Korean seaweed snacks are available on a first-come, first-served basis—arrive early to grab yours!

• 韓食迷注意：現場免費派發美味韓式海苔小點（數量有限，先到先得，記得提早到場！）

• For Cinephiles: Please note that the venue has flat-floor, free seating (no tiered/stepped rows or assigned seats—arrive early for the best spot!).

• 影迷注意：本次放映場地為平面空間（不設階梯座位），並採自由入座形式（不設劃位），建議提早入場揀選靚位！

🎟️ Register Now | 立即報名：Secure your spot at koreasquare.com. Don’t miss this thrilling dive into Korean occult cinema—tag your movie buddy below and join us for an unforgettable night! 🎉👻

立即登入 koreasquare.com 登記留座。即刻Tag 你啲大膽嘅frd，一齊感受呢場結合韓國民俗學與當代懸疑美學的驚悚盛宴啦！🎉👻

🤝 In association with Broadway Cinematheque and Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT).

協辦單位：百老匯電影中心及韓國農水產食品流通公社 (aT)

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韓國咖啡美學，完整重現中環。☕🇰🇷 Korean Coffee Culture. Transformed for Hong Kong. 今個萬聖節週末（10月31日至11月1日）中環 PMQ 見！🎃 This upcoming Halloween weekend at PMQ!

全港最大型韓國文化節 「韓國廣場 2026」(Korea Square 2026) 將於兩星期後盛大回歸！由駐香港韓國文化院主辦，今年文化節的焦點企劃——韓國超人氣精品咖啡盛事 Coffee Takeover 將作為重頭戲首度登陸香港，集結 13 個韓國及海外頂級咖啡與職人品牌，由世界冠軍級咖啡師親臨即場手沖！✨

As a flagship highlight of Korea Square 2026 (hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in HK), Coffee Takeover makes its official HK debut in just two weeks! Experience an unprecedented all-Korean specialty coffee lineup alongside a full Halloween weekend of K-culture festivities.

☕ Coffee Takeover 13 大焦點陣容 | The 13 Featured Brands:

1. Aery｜WBC世界賽決賽入圍主理、釜山必訪人氣店 (WBC World Finalist)

2. HOCUS POCUS ROASTERS｜連續5年榮獲韓國藍絲帶認證 (5-Yr Blue Ribbon Winner)

3. H Coffee Roasters｜聖水洞及西村日韓熱捧話題店 (Seongsu & Seochon Hotspot)

4. Center Coffee｜英國沖煮大賽冠軍主理、殿堂級藝伎咖啡 (UK Brewers Cup Champion)

5. Ryans Coffee Roasters｜國際星級烘焙師及 Q-Grader 主理 (Intl Star Roaster)

6. Remind Coffee｜首爾 50 大咖啡店、港人創辦手沖品牌 (Seoul Top 50 / HK Founder)

7. Ourlog Coffee Roasters｜大阪人氣韓國美學咖啡代表 (Osaka's Korean Coffee Rep)

8. Die Synthese｜梨泰院現代也門咖啡豆專家 (Itaewon Yemeni Coffee Expert)

9. Coditor & YM Coffee Project｜歐韓咖啡文化交融體驗 (Euro-Korean Coffee Fusion)

10. Gongkhan21｜清潭洞沉浸式品味與美學設計空間 (Cheongdam Design Space)

11. TREE to BAR｜韓國手工 Bean-to-Bar 精品朱古力 (Artisanal Korean Chocolate)

12. Jay Kim - UFO COFFEE TOOL｜2026世界沖煮冠軍御用濾杯 (2026 WBrC Champion Dripper)

13. Sandro Roth - IRIX Design｜瑞士設計與韓風特調特別嘉賓 (Swiss CIGS Champ Guest)

🎉 同場加映！「韓國廣場 2026」精彩活動 | More at Korea Square 2026:

• K-Pop 隨機舞蹈 & 韓服體驗 | Random Play Dance & Hanbok Try-on

• 地道美食 | Street food, seasonal premium grapes, seafood & makgeolli tastings

• 電影及舞台 | Halloween screening of Exhuma《破墓》, Danny Koo masterclass, K-Beauty demos & singing finals

• 社區市集 | Korean-inspired arts, handmade crafts & design marketplace

📅 日期 Date: Oct 31 – Nov 1 (Sat–Sun) | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📍 地點 Venue: PMQ 元創方

🎟️ 費用 Admission: 免費入場 Free Entry (部分工作坊及電影放映需預先登記 Select workshops & screenings require advance registration)

🌐 立即瀏覽 koreasquare.com

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🖼️Artist Talk | Affordable Journey to Unaffordable Nostalgia (Online)

How do artists get from first idea to finished exhibition? This online talk follows the artistic journeys of the artists behind the exhibition Unaffordable Nostalgia. They will discuss their research and production methods and their approaches to experimentation.

The talk is mainly for students studying art in Hong Kong. Anyone who wants to learn more about the artists is welcome to join. Zoom link at Bio 🔗

📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026

🕙 10:00–11:30am (HK) / 11:00am–12:30pm (KST)

💻 Online via Zoom Meeting  

🗣️ Korean-English consecutive interpretation provided

🎤 Presenters: Ubac Studio and Foreseen Agency

👥 Moderators: Min-hyung Kang & Wong Ka Ying  

👩‍🎨Presenters

Ubac Studio is a Seoul-based media artist duo made up of Hyeunjoo Woo and Jiyun Park. Their XR-based interactive installations explore the moments when technology's construction of the world collides with individual sensory experience. Their work has been presented at the Immersive Competition of the 79th Festival de Cannes, Venice Immersive at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Ars Electronica, and the Powerhouse Museum. They received the Festivals Connexion Award at Annecy 2026 and the New Media Artist Award at NeMAF 2025.

Foreseen Agency is an artist duo formed by Shan Wong and Kachi Chan. Through participatory research and speculative design, they examine how capitalist, technological, and social systems intersect. Their work reveals the invisible logics of control, value generation, and techno-social infrastructures. They have shown work at Asia Culture Centre (Gwangju), UAAD (NYC), Singapore Art Week (2026), and Diriyah Art Futures (Riyadh). They have co-authored papers in Leonardo (MIT Press), SIGGRAPH, and ISEA.

🎤Moderators

Min-hyung Kang is a curator and interpreter/translator working across English, Japanese, and Korean. She is interested in trans-locality and decentralisation in art practice. She founded and directed the nonprofit art organisation Barim (2014–2024) and runs the DEGITAL platform. She is currently a co-organiser of Forking Room, a platform for critical engagement with art, technology, and society.

Wong Ka Ying is a Hong Kong artist, curator, writer, and PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her practice explores art's potential to redistribute power,Diriyah Art Futures (Riyadh). They have co-authored papers in Leonardo (MIT Press), SIGGRAPHarticular attention to Asian migrants and migrant workers in transnational and diasporic contexts.

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韓國廣埸 2026 - 挑戰！韓流金鐘

自問係「韓流專家」或「韓國通」？證明自己實力既機會來了！ 駐香港韓國文化院再次帶來 K-Quiz Golden Bell 挑戰！韓流金鐘，讓你盡情展現對韓國文化的熱愛，並全方位挑戰你對韓國既知識，涵蓋範圍從歷史、地理和語言，到風靡全球的 K-pop、韓劇、電影、旅遊以至韓國美食。

冠軍將可獲得香港至韓國來回機票乙張！其他名次得主亦會獲得韓國美妝產品、MU:DS紀念品等精美獎品。快召集老友們，一齊挑戰今年 K-Quiz Golden Bell！

Consider yourself a "Hallyu expert" or Korea enthusiast? Now is your chance to prove it! The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is back with this year's K-Quiz Golden Bell. This high-energy trivia challenge is your ultimate stage to show off your passion and test your knowledge on everything from Korean history, geography, and language to K-pop, K-dramas, cinema, tourism, and K-food.

An incredible grand prize of a Hong Kong–Korea roundtrip flight ticket is up for grabs! Runners-up will also take home premium K-Beauty products, K-Food coupon and MU:DS souvenirs. Gather your friends and challenge yourself in this year’s K-Quiz Golden Bell!

登記鏈結 Registration Link:

https://www.clov.co/org/kcchongkong/events/cmuv2oc4c000ak104xflogcdz

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韓國廣埸 2026 - K-Beauty 韓妝示範

駐香港韓國文化院聯乘 JUNG SAEM MOOL BEAUTY，特別邀請品牌專業韓籍化妝師親自主持，帶你解鎖節日妝容密碼！活動內容精彩豐富，包含真人示範以及即時互動問答環節。每位出席來賓均可獲贈一份JUNG SAEM MOOL BEAUTY精選美妝產品小禮包。現場更設幸運大抽獎，贏走「2026 夏日限定版氣墊粉底套裝」！請立即登記報名，開啟 K-Beauty節日美妝盛宴！

Collaborating with JUNG SAEM MOOL BEAUTY, the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong brings you an exclusive K-Beauty Demo hosted by a professional Korean makeup artist under their brand. You will experience a live demonstration to unlock your perfect festive look, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Every attendee will receive a JUNG SAEM MOOL BEAUTY gift bag. Plus, you can enter our lucky draw to win a 2026 Summer Limited Edition Cushion Foundation Set!

登記鏈結 Registration Link:

https://www.clov.co/org/kcchongkong/events/cmuuzgpva0002nn06tdta1e0j

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🎟️門票現正於城市售票網發售

Tickets now on sale on URBTIX🎟️

改編自LULY露莉 (루리)70萬暢銷小說《漫漫長夜》，觀眾評分達9.9，治愈人心之作——韓國原創音樂劇《漫漫長夜》即將與香港觀眾見面！

故事講述世界上最後一隻白犀牛「諾頓」，以及從被遺棄的蛋中孵化出的小企鵝，在無數個漫漫長夜中互相陪伴，一同尋找大海的感人旅程。《漫漫長夜》不但獲多個獎項提名，更獲韓國總統親自前往觀賞，為本年度韓國大學路的話題之作。

這個11月，一起透過它們的故事，重拾尋找自我的勇氣，感受最真摯的陪伴，共度漫漫長夜。

🗓️ 日期Date ：2026.11.6-7 8pm, 11.7-8 3pm
📍 地點：香港大會堂 劇院 Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall
🎫 票價 Price：HK$ 480, 380, 280
^11月7日下午場設演後藝人談 Meet-the-artist-session after matinee on November 7

Adapted from LULY’s (루리) bestselling novel with over 700,000 copies sold, the heartwarming Korean original musical "The Longest Nights"—boasting an extraordinary audience rating of 9.9—is finally coming to Hong Kong!

The story follows "Norden," the world’s last remaining white rhino, and a penguin hatched from a discarded egg. Together, they offer each other solace through the dark nights on a journey toward the sea. Nominated for multiple prestigious awards and attended by the President of South Korea, "The Longest Nights" is undeniably one of Daehangno’s most talked-about productions of the year.

This November, let their story empower you with the courage to "live as yourself," feel the profound strength of true companionship, and let us spend the longest nights together.

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[Exhibition] Unaffordable Nostalgia 幾堪回首

📅 Date: 20 Aug ~ 7 Nov 2026

🕙 Tue - Sat : 10:00 - 18:00 (Closes on Mondays, Sundays, and Public Holidays)

📍 Venue: Korean Cultural Center (6–7/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central)

How does one afford to remember something that no longer exists?

Bringing together three artists/collectives and two curators from South Korea and Hong Kong, this exhibition examines urban development, memory,

and post-capitalism across both cities. Their research uncovers a hidden stratum beneath current urban development — where memory functions as a currency that accelerates the surface above it.

🎨 Artists: Ubac Studio (KR), Jang Gayoun (KR), Foreseen Agency (HK)

🖋️ Curators: Kang Min-hyung (KR), Wong Ka Ying KY (HK)

🏛️ Organised by Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong

🏛️ Supported by Hong Kong Arts Development Council

The views and opinions expressed in this project do not represent the stand of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.

【展覽】Unaffordable Nostalgia 幾堪回首

📍 展覽場地： 駐香港韓國文化院，香港中環鴨巴甸街35號元創方 B座6-7樓 

📅 展覽日期： 2026年8月20日至11月7日 

🕙 開放時間： 逢星期二至六，上午10時至下午6時（星期一、日及公眾假期休息）

我們如何承擔記住那些早已消逝之物的代價？

匯聚三組來自韓國及香港的藝術家/團體與兩位策展人 🇰🇷🇭🇰，本展覽探討兩地城市中的都市發展、記憶與後資本主義，

藉研究探析潛藏在當代城市發展的表象之下被忽略的記憶結構。記憶成為了流通的資本貨幣，持續推動其上方的城市景觀加速變動、空間生產與價值累積。

🎨 參展藝術家： Ubac Studio（韓國） 張佳延（韓國） Foreseen Agency（香港）

🖋️ 策展人： 姜旻亨（韓國） 黃嘉瀛（香港）

🏛️ 主辦：駐香港韓國文化院

🏛️ 資助：香港藝術發展局

本計劃內容並不代表香港藝術發展局的意見。

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2026 Korean Independent Film Showcase: "Passage" (渡塵)

Hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong, the latest Korean Independent Film Showcase explores the theme of "Passage". This curated selection examines evolving social landscapes and the stark realities of modern life, offering an unflinching look at human endurance through authentic stories of struggle and survival.

駐香港韓國文化院呈獻，最新一期韓國獨立電影展將以「渡塵」為主題。本屆放映精選多部獨立電影，審視不斷變遷的社會面貌與現代生活的殘酷現實，毫不退縮地直視人類的忍耐與堅韌，邀請觀眾一同細味這些關於掙扎與求存的真實故事。

📍 Venue / 地點: Hong Kong Film Archive (香港電影資料館)

🗣️ Language / 語言: In Korean with English subtitles / 韓語對白，配以英文字幕

🗓️ Screening Schedule / 放映時間表

(Thursdays / 星期四)

🎬 10.08 | Spring Night 《春夜》 (IIA - pending / 待定)

Two broken individuals, an alcoholic and a debtor struggling with illness, find unexpected solidarity at rock bottom.

兩個跌入谷底的邊緣人——一名酗酒者與一名患病的債務人，在絕境中產生了意想不到的連結。

🎬 10.15 | Kill Me Now 《殺了我吧》 (IIB - pending / 待定)

The codependent relationship between a dedicated father and his disabled son is tested as the boy yearns for independence and unforeseen challenges arise.

一位全職照顧殘疾兒子的父親，隨着兒子渴望獨立及突如其來的變故，兩人互相依存的關係面臨嚴峻考驗。

🎬 10.22 | The Pregnant Tree and the Goblin 《鬼怪與懷孕的樹》 (IIB - pending / 待定)

Facing the demolition of her village and supernatural visitors, a former military camp town sex worker fights to reclaim her own life story.

面對村落清拆危機及超自然使者的造訪，一名前駐軍基地的性工作者拼命訴說，誓要奪回自己的人生故事。

🎬 10.29 | People and Meat 《肉票同盟》 (IIA - pending / 待定)

Three impoverished seniors neglected by society form an unlikely bond and turn to dine-and-dash antics just to afford a meat dish.

三名被社會忽視的貧困長者結下不解之緣，為了一嚐鮮肉而化身「食霸王餐」三人組。

🎟️ Tickets available now on URBTIX / 門票現於城市售票網公開發售
Special ticket price / 特別票價: $20
Link in bio, or get yours here / 購票連結請見主頁，或點擊以下網址：

https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15522/

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To celebrate Henry‘s birthday, @stringshk has prepared the “Lucky to Have You” Birthday Special Exhibition! Beyond a stunning, massive photo spot, the exhibition features exclusive concert fan-cam shots to relive every single sparkling stage moment with everyone 📸 @henryl89  

🎁 On-Site Surprises & Benefits

* Free Support Items: Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last!

* Letter Box: Write down your heartfelt wishes for Henry. We will personally deliver your letters and love directly to him, untouched ✉️❤️

📍 Exhibition Details

* Dates: October 6 – October 30 (Closed on October 9)

* Hours: 10:00 – 18:00

* Venue: 6/F-7/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central

Tag your fellow Strings, plan your visit, snap some photos, and write a letter to Henry! We can‘t wait to see you all there!😬😬

🍀Fancam & Design Credit: @kimi_strings  

為了慶祝 Henry 生日，@stringshk特別準備了 《Lucky to have you》生日特別展覧！現場除了有超震撼的特大打卡位，還展出了多張演唱會獨家精華飯拍，帶大家重溫每一個閃閃發光的舞台瞬間 📸 @henryl89  

🎁 現場驚喜福利

免費應援物發放（數量有限，先到先得，派完即止！）

✉️信件收集箱：寫下你想對 Henry 說的話，我們會將大家的愛與祝福原封不動親手轉交給 Henry ❤️

📍 展覽詳情  

日期： 10.06-10.30 (10.09不開放)

星期一、日及公眾假期休息

時間： 10:00-18:00 (星期六1-2pm暫發放應援物)

地點：駐香港韓國文化院 K-POP ZONE

(香港中環鴨巴甸街35號PMQ元創方B座6樓）

快約埋身邊的Strings一齊嚟打卡拍照、寫信俾 Henry ！期待在現場見到大家！

#HenryLau #劉憲華 #happyhenryday #Henry #1011

【韓國工藝體驗工作坊】

駐香港韓國文化院將於10月至11月推出一系列精彩的K-Craft工藝體驗工作坊，包括民畫、包袱褓、傳統繩結、韓古爾皮革鎖匙扣、螺鈿漆器及韓紙燈🏮

帶你深入探索韓國傳統工藝的文化背景及歷史底蘊，隨後再親手創作出專屬自己的工藝作品！

📅 活動日期：請參考各圖片
📍 活動地點：駐香港韓國文化院教室（中環PMQ元創方B座6樓）
🎟️ 報名方法：網上報名 www.ticketfox.co/org/kcchongkong
查詢：education@kcchk.kr

【K-Craft Workshops】

The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is excited to launch a fascinating series of K-Craft experience workshops from October to November!
Discover a variety of traditional arts, including Minhwa (folk painting), Bojagi (wrapping cloth), Maedeup (traditional knots), Hangeul leather keyrings, Najeon Chilgi (mother-of-pearl lacquerware), and Hanji lamps🏮

We will take you on a deep dive into the cultural background and history of these traditional Korean crafts, followed by a hands-on session where you can create your very own unique masterpiece!

📅 Date: Please refer to each image
📍 Venue: Lecture Room, Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (6F, Block B, PMQ, Central)
🎟️ Registration: Online registration at www.ticketfox.co/org/kcchongkong
Enquiry: education@kcchk.kr

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