The Photograph and Identity: A View form Latin America and the Caribbean exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and countries of the Latin American region, and the bicentennial of the region’s independence. The exhibition features 70 works by 15 prominent Latin American photographers that depict the reality and identity of the region and its people.


DateMay 15-June 9
VenueKF Cultural Center Gallery
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

The Korea Foundation hosts a series of lectures on the “Renaissance,” a landmark era of Europe’s cultural development in the 14th to 16th centuries, covering a diverse range of subjects, such as music, fine arts, and history.


DateMay 22-July 10 (7:00 p.m., every Tuesday)
VenueSeminar Room, KF Cultural Center
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

The Korea Foundation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, hosts a Latin American cultural festival, under the theme of “Latin Passion Meets Korea,” to introduce the region’s rich culture through a variety of performances and exhibitions.


DateMay 26-June 3
VenueKF Cultural Center (May 26-29), Theater Yong, National Museum of Korea, Seoul (May 31-June 3)
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

Four Korean dance troupes, representing traditional, contemporary, and hip hop genres, jointly present a series of performances in Cuba, Colombia, and Ecuador. The performances are accompanied by workshops to deepen understanding of Korean dance among local audiences.


DateMay 29-June 21
VenueHavana & Pinar Del Rio, Cuba; Cali & Bogota, Colombia; and Guayaquil & Cuenca, Ecuador
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/culture@kf.or.kr

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Korea’s diplomatic relations with Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Armenia, the B-boy team Project Korea and music group Seulgidoong stage joint performances of traditional and contemporary music and B-boys, as well as workshops, in the Central Asian countries.


DateJune 1-12
VenueBishkek in Kyrgyzstan; Dushanbe in Tajikistan; and Yerevan in Armenia
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

Under the theme of “Moving the Alliance Forward in a Changing Environment,” the forum brings together leading Korean and American figures from diverse fields for the exchange of opinions on key issues of mutual concern and enhancement of bilateral cooperative relations.


DateJune 7-8
VenueBrookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
ContactPublic Diplomacy Department (82-2) 2046-8527/hykwon@kf.or.kr

Specialists from various countries, including the U.S., China, Japan, and Australia, share their views under the theme of “Globalizing the ROK-U.S. Relations.”


DateJune 8-11
VenueAirlie Center, Warrenton, Virginia, U.S.
ContactPublic Diplomacy Department (82-2) 2046-8527/hykwon@kf.or.kr

Artworks by three Korean artists ― Jeon Joon-ho, Moon Kyung-won and Yang Hye-kyu ― are on display at A, one of the world’s largest exhibitions of contemporary art, which is presented once every five years in Kassel, Germany. Kim Sun-jung is participating as curator.


DateJune 9-September 16
Venuea Halle & Hauptbahnhof (June 9-Sept. 16); Staatstheater (June 7-8)
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/culture@kf.or.kr

The Kim Sung Yong Dance Company Moo-E and French theater group UNIJAMBISTE jointly conduct a residency workshop and stage their residency project “Falling” in France.


DateJune 11-17
VenueMusée de la Danse (National Choreographic Center), Rennes, France
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/culture@kf.or.kr

To nurture next-generation leaders of the Asia-Pacific region, the Korea Foundation sponsors an essay writing and presentation contest for teenage students, on the subject of “How would you promote Korea if you were a public relations ambassador?”


DateJune 11-October 21
VenueSeoul and other related areas
ContactPublic Diplomacy Department (82-2) 2046-8637/chriskim@kf.or.kr

An art exhibition and special lectures highlight the culture and arts of Saudi Arabia. Visitors may attend without applying for seats in advance. Saudi Arabian coffee and dates will be served.


DateJune 20-26
VenueKF Cultural Center Gallery
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

The Korea Foundation presents a concert for foreign residents in Korea. Entitled “Beautiful Seoul, Amazing Korea,” the program features traditional Korean dance and music. The Foundation regularly offers opportunities for foreign residents to experience diverse aspects of traditional Korean culture.


DateJune 21-23
VenueNamsan Gukakdang, Seoul
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

The Harvard Krokodiloes, the oldest a cappella singing group of Harvard University, performs at the fourth session of the KF Gallery Open Stage 2012.


DateJune 27-29, July 2-3
VenueMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Naesu-dong, Seoul (June 27) Bongseo Hall, Cheonan (June 28)
Culture & Arts Center, Pohang (June 29)
KF Cultural Center Gallery, Seoul (July 2)
Atrium, Mirae Asset Center1 Bldg., Seoul (July 3)
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

Two Korean ceramic artists, Park Young-sook and Yee Soo-kyung, exhibit their collaborative works titled “The Moon Jar Project,” at the 18th Biennale of Sydney in Australia.


DateJune 27-September 16
VenueMuseum of Contemporary Art Australia
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

A Brazilian photographer who has traveled around Korea exhibits a selection of his works capturing diverse aspects of the country and its people.


DateJune 29-July 11
VenueKF Cultural Center Gallery
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/kfcenter@kf.or.kr

The Grand Opera Company presents “Bom Bom” (literally, “Spring, Spring”) in Japan. Based on a novel of the same title by Kim Yu-jeong, the opera embodies the unique sense of humor and wit of the Korean people.


DateJune 29
VenueKorean Cultural Center, Tokyo
ContactCulture & Arts Department (82-2) 2151-6520/culture@kf.or.kr