Sep.14, 2024 The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) BISCO Hall held a successful grand opening ceremony on September 14th with 350 people in attendance. Leaders of various organizations attended the event. The Korean American Association President, the Consul General, Congressman, President of Wheeling, and various dignitaries were among many in attendance, and plaques of appreciation...
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2024 Book Discussion in August
한국어 책 토론 August 30 리사 시의 소설 ‘제주도 해녀의 이야기’ The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (This Book is written in Korean)
2024 Book Discussion in July
한국어 책 토론 July 26 토마스 하디의 소설 ‘더버빌 가의 테스‘ ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles‘ by Thomas Hardy (This Book is written in Korean)
Busan Jung and Hyeob Mun Ceremony
Sep. 6 부산정과 협문 준공식 문화원 부산정 난간과 협문 설치 프로젝트가 부산시 관계자들이 참석한 가운데 준공식을 가졌다. The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago’s Busan Jung and Hyeob Mun project held its completion ceremony with the Busan city officials in attendance.
Navigating Duality: Symbolism and Identity in Korean American Art
Sep. 4-18 KCCoC Gallery presented the invitational exhibition ‘Navigating Duality: Symbolism and Identity in Korean American Art”. This exhibition featured the work of Korean American artists in Chicago who explore the complexities of dual cultural identities. Through symbolic representations-ranging from traditional Korean motifs to contemporary reinterpretations and American cultural icons-these artists conveyed personal narratives of...
Mozart in the Morning, Aug. Concert
해금과 가야금의 만남 문화회관 목요음악회 시리즈 ‘모짜르트 인더 모닝’ 8월 콘서트는 ‘해금과 가야금의 만남’으로 해금 이승희, 가야금 김현채, 타악 김덕환 연주가들의 멋진 무대가 펼쳐졌다. 한국의 대표적인 현악기인 해금과 가야금을 연주로 전통음악에서 현대음악까지 다양한 음악을 들을 수 있었다. 두 개의 명주 사이에 나무활을 끼고 연주하는 해금은 사람의 목소리를 닮아 떄론, 삶과 슬픔을 전달한다고 하며, 손가락으로 튕기는...
Symbolism in Korean Art and Culture
시카고한인문화원 박물관 특별전 KCCoC Museum Special Exhibition This exhibition explores the rich tapestry of symbols embedded in Korean art and culture. Deeply rooted in the country’s history, philosophy, and religious beliefs, the depiction of plants, animals, and geometric patterns hold symbolic meaning that express the collective aspirations for happiness, prosperity, and well-being in...
Navigating Duality: Symbolism and Identity in Korean American Art
시카고한인문화회관 갤러리 초대전 KCCoC Gallery Invitational Exhibition This exhibition features the work of Korean American artists in Chicago who explore the complexities of dual cultural identities. Through symbolic representations-ranging from traditional Korean motifs to contemporary reinterpretations and American cultural icons-these artists convey personal narratives of heritage, identity, alienation, and belonging. Across diverse media, the artworks...
Chicago Korean American Immigration Timeline
시카고 한인이민사 타임라인 An exhibition of the Chicago Korean American Immigration Timeline with milestone dates and events is currently on display at the Cultural Center Museum. In 2020, Chicago journalist, Kwang Dong Jo compiled 20 timeline boards per era to help viewers see monumental events in Chicago, as well as the United States. 시카고 한인이민사를...
Mozart in the Morning, August Concert
문화회관 목요음악회 시리즈 ‘모짜르트 인더 모닝’ 8월 콘서트는 ‘해금과 가야금의 만남’ 입니다. 여러분의 많은 참석을 바랍니다. Thursday Concert Series, ‘Mozart in the Morning’ resumes in August. We look forward to meeting you all. Thursday, August 15, 11 am KCCoC Gallery / 9925 Capitol Dr. Registration: www.bit.ly/MozartintheMorningAug2024 Ticket: $10 Inquiry: event@kccoc.org









