Members of the Chicago Minhwa Studio will present an exhibition titled “Minhwa: Paintings of Hope and Wishes” at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Gallery from May 16 to June 3. This exhibition showcases traditional Korean folk paintings (minhwa), which reflect the hopes and values of everyday life—such as good fortune, harmony, and health. Rooted in the...
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) is excited to announce the return of its 4th Student Art Competition, themed “Sketch Korean in Chicago”! Join us on Saturday, May 2, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the KCCOC campus for a full day of creativity, culture, and fun. Returning for the first time in...
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) will host a special lecture and reception on April 19 (Sunday), featuring curator Richard A. Pegg, in conjunction with its ongoing exhibition “Maps of Joseon Korea”, which opened on March 6. The exhibition presents 12 Joseon Dynasty maps on loan from the MacLean Collection Asian Art Museum...
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCOC) successfully hosted a special lecture by Dr. Yoo Hong June, Director of the National Museum of Korea, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at BISCO Hall, drawing enthusiastic interest from the local community. The lecture, titled “The Power of Korean History and the Uniqueness of Korean Culture,” filled BISCO...
‘조선의 지도’ 문화원 박물관 특별전 During the late Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), cartography and the production of maps in general became widespread in Korea. Many presentation formats were created at that time, including those found in this exhibition: screens, rubbings, sheet maps, and atlases in various sizes. The exhibition presents 12 Joseon Dynasty maps...
Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago Korean Traditional Music Concert <The Story of Chunhyang: 음악으로 듣는 춘향> This performance reinterprets key scenes from <Chunhyangjeon> through Korean traditional music, offering audiences an opportunity to experience the timeless and emotionally rich story of Chunhyang. 시카고한인문화원 비스코 퍼포밍 아트 시리즈의 그 두번째 공연은 시카고 한국전통 예술원의 공연으로 열린다....
As the world increasingly takes notice of the dynamic appeal of Korean culture, a meaningful opportunity to explore the deeper essence and values of Korean heritage will be held at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC). On Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 AM, KCCoC will host a special lecture titled “The Roots and Identity...
“From Heritage to New Expression” Chicago Korean Dance will present “From Heritage to New Expression,” the selected production of the BISCO Performing Arts Series hosted by the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (hereafter KCCoC), on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at BISCO Hall. For this production, Chicago Korean Dance has newly curated its...
시카고한인문화원 2026 설잔치 성료 The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) hosted a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration at BISCO Hall, bringing together approximately 180 attendees and volunteers for a festive day of cultural exchange and family-friendly activities. Inspired by the Netflix animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, the event blended contemporary K-pop culture with traditional...
2026 설날 Join us for Seol 2026, a Lunar New Year Celebration at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago! This festival features a fun, family-friendly theme inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters. Enjoy exciting K-pop performances, and try learning the choreography yourself! Get creative by making your own magpie-and-tiger artwork, try on traditional Hanbok, and learn Sebae, the...
