‘민화 民畫, 경계를 넘다: BTS에서 케데헌까지’ 특별 강연 The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) will host “Minhwa in a New Medium: From BTS to K-Pop Demon Hunters.” This captivating session will delve into the symbolic world of Minhwa (Korean folk paintings) from the Joseon Dynasty, exploring its profound meanings and its vibrant resurgence in modern global culture. From...
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) is excited to announce the return of its 4th Student Art Contest, themed “Sketch Korea 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...
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 11 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...
비스코 퍼포밍 아트 시리즈 선정작 “블루버드 프로젝트” The classical ensemble Bluebird Project has been selected as a winner of the 2025 BISCO Performing Series, organized by the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. Bluebird Project is a chamber ensemble distinguished by its unique instrumentation of violin, cello, piano, percussion, and baritone. The group brings together...
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...
