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    March 11, 2010
 
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New KSCPP Video

New videos have been added to the video collection: 

 

 

  1. "50 Wonders of Korea": some of achievements of Korea's past that can be regarded as among the world's greatest cultural and scientific legacies.

  2. "Korea Today": short films on modern Korea and the level of advancement it achieved in only 40 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD Screenings at the Korean Cultural Centre UK

Every Saturday, there will be 
screenings of Korean cultural
documentaries shown in the
London Korean Cultural
Centre's Multi-Purpose Hall,
covering some of Korea's
greatest cultural achievements.

Official screenings will be held
at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00,
but there will also be ad-hoc
screenings so please visit
if you can

Korean Cultural Centre
(London - UK)

Ground Floor
Grand Buildings
1-3 Strand
London WC2N 5BW

Contact us at:

hang-jin.chang@linklaters.com

 

 

New "Taste of Korea" booklet

KSCPP has released the new booklet titled "Taste of Korea - Korean Cuisine Full of Wisdom and Nature". This is not the usual cooking book. Recipes are introduced with accounts on how the food was invented and the wisdom behind. We are sure you will enjoy the reading and the taste of Korean food.

 

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Our Pubblications

In order to promote Korean history and culture, KSCPP Series books are being distributed to readers at no cost.  After reading our books, please pass them on to others or donate them to your local library or school.  Our books are not for sale or profit.

 

 

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The Benefits of KimchiA summary from several clinical research that suggest the many benefits of kimchi.
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