‘Studio M:On’ The National Museum of Korea 한국 국립중앙 박물관 수업 참여
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‘Studio M:On’ The National Museum of Korea 한국 국립중앙 박물관 수업 참여

The National Museum of Korea launched the ‘Studio M:On’ on September 21, 2020, to provide interactive online learning programs in real-time. For their first program, the “Explore Cultural Heritage with Overseas Koreans” was aired. This was a collaborative work with the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago and Korean Cultural Centre Australia. The children’s program “We are cultural heritage savers” was broadcasted on local Chicago time Sunday September 20 at 8pm (Korea time Monday September 21 at 10am) through Zoom, and the first topic was on ‘Celadon’. Being the first event, many people attended this event including the National Museum of...

Youth Volunteer Program ‘Junior Ambassador’
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Youth Volunteer Program ‘Junior Ambassador’

KCCoC launched a youth volunteer program, ‘Junior Ambassador’. Currently there are 6 junior ambassadors, 3 high school students, (Jihye Kim, Joanne Do and Jieun Chung) and 3 middle school students, (Erica Yoo, Claire Oh and Iris Lee). Plans for the Junior Ambassadors will include helping with events, as well as working on event posters (design and develop), museum guide for small groups, restore and organize donated goods, artifact descriptions, Social Media, among other responsibilities. 시카고 한인 문화회관 청소년 봉사단 ‘Junior Ambassador’ 1기가 9월 5일 본격적인 활동을 시작했다. 한국 문화에 대한 자긍심과 문화 홍보에 사명감을 가진 중, 고등학생들로 구성된 Junior Ambassador...

‘Hope for the Flowers’ Exhibition
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‘Hope for the Flowers’ Exhibition

A special exhibition ‘Hope for the Flowers’ organized by The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago opened its door to the public with an Opening Reception on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 in the Cultural Center’s Gallery Hall. This exhibition was inspired by the book ‘Hope for the Flowers’ written by Trina Paulus. Using this story as an inspiration, KCCoC collected various types of work created during the ‘Stay at Home’ order due to the global pandemic to share stories and experiences of coping during this challenging time as a form of healing and hope. A total of 57 individuals submitted close to 90...

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KCCoC Opened!

The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago reopened on June 15th with strict guidelines. Ahead of reopening, the KCCoC was hard at work with deep cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting each and every section of all of the 4 buildings. Acrylic protective screens and social distancing stickers have been put in place in and around the Cultural Center. Classes at the KCCoC is also working towards reopening with guidelines that suits each class. With questions on specific class and schedules, please contact the class instructor. Please follow these guidelines when visiting KCCoC. Please contact us if you have a question about the guidelines.

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Statement 성명서

The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago(KCCoC) stands against racial discrimination and supports the Black Lives Matter movement to end the abhorrent, unjust treatment of the Black community. The freedoms and rights minority groups are granted in this country are the result of the tireless work of Black Americans and other supporters of the civil rights movements, but the struggle for equality and justice is far from over. The KCCoC is committed to helping dismantle the system of racism and oppression that continues to plague our society. We urge our Korean community to work in interracial unity towards the goals of...

Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Choir 문화회관 합창단 제 3회 정기공연
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Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Choir 문화회관 합창단 제 3회 정기공연

Jazz Mass and George Gershwin Date:  3/8/2020 Place:  Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Event Hall #1 시카고 한인문화회관 합창단이 3월 8일에 제3회 정기 콘서트를 개최했습니다. 합창을 위한 재즈 음악은 어려울 수도 있지만, 문화회관 합창단은 플라잉 컬러로 음악을 연주하여 150명 청중들의 열렬한 호응을 받았습니다. KCCoC Choir held their 3rd annual concert at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago in Wheeling, on March 8th at 5:30pm. The concert was divided into 3 parts. Part 1 performance showcased a Canadian composer, Bob Chilcott’s, Jazz Mass, Part 2 performance showcased a Jazz Trio with piano, double bass and drum, Part 3 performance showcased George Gershwin...

Korean Traditional Hats Exhibition 조선의 멋, 모자 특별전
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Korean Traditional Hats Exhibition 조선의 멋, 모자 특별전

Jan. 18 Sat. – Mar. 3 Tue., 2020 ‘2020 설’ 행사와 연계하여 ‘한국의 멋, 모자특별전’이 문화회관 박물관과 갤러리 특별기획으로 2개월간 열렸다. 2020년 1월 18일에 열린 오프닝 리셉션엔 악천후에도 불구하고 80명 이상의 귀빈과 관람객들이 ‘모자착용’ 드레스 코드에 맞춰 각양각색의 모자를 쓰고 참석하였다. 시카고 한국 무용단 학생들의 작은 공연을 시작으로 한복 디자이너 강금희씨의 ‘갓의 역사’에 대한 강의를 듣고 다양한 모자들을 써보는 체험의 시간도 갖었다. 전시회는 유례없는 호응으로 1 월 30일에서 3월 3일로 연장되었고, 설행사등 여러 문화회관 행사와 견학등을 통해 500여명 이상의 관람객들에게 다양한 한국 전통 모자들의 역사와 멋을 만나게 하였다. YouTube:  https://youtu.be/tOPFai9hTpE

Lunar New Year Celebration 2020 (Sul Holiday Event)
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Lunar New Year Celebration 2020 (Sul Holiday Event)

Date: 1. 25. 2020 Location: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Gallery, KCCoC Museum, and Event Hall #1   The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago and the Korean American Women’s Association organized a Lunar New Year celebration ‘2020 Sul’ on January 25th at 10am, that was held at the Cultural Center. Approximately 200 guests, Koreans and foreigners, learned about the celebration of the Lunar New Year through a variety of activities and experiences including performance by the Boulta ensemble. Guests enjoyed, playing a round of Yutnori, Jegichagi, try on hanbok, Korean Lucky-pouch making, learn the new year’s traditional bow ‘sebae’, and...