The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to announce the recruitment of Taekwondo trainees for the 2026 program. This course is a one-year intensive program, and participants must enroll from the beginning, as mid-year enrollment is not permitted. Please carefully review the information below and submit your application within the registration period. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation. Course Information ◾ Course Duration : 23rd January (Fri) ~ 11th December (Fri), 2026 * The schedule may be subject to change depending on circumstances.  ◾ Program Schedule Course Day Time Note Adult Class (Female) Every Friday 14:00~15:00 (60mins) Over 14 years old Adult Class (Male) 15:00-16:00 (60mins) Youth Class (Beginner) Every Sunday 13:00~14:00 (60mins) Youth only (8-12years old) Youth Class (Intermediate) 14:00~15:00 (60mins) ※ Belt Colour (Grade) - Beginner: White(9), Yellow(8), Green(7), Blue(6) - Intermediate : Purple(5), brown(4), Orange(3), Red(2), Black(1) ◾ Venue: Event Hall at Korean Cultural Center in the UAE * Classes could be held outside the KCC depending on the circumstances of exhibitions and other events. ◾ Materials Fee (Course is free) Course Uniform Note Youth 200 - Adult 400   Application ◾ Application Period 12th January (Mon) ~ 21st January (Wed), 2026 ◾ Eligibility UAE residents only (Korean nationals are not eligible) ◾ How to Apply 1.Access the link below and submit the application form 2.Upload the required documents https://forms.gle/jQTbqQSUCL3tMQav8     Required Documents 1. Consent Form (Youth applicants only) 2. Copy of Emirates ID (New applicants only)   Notes ◾ Only legal UAE residents with a valid Emirates ID are eligible to apply. ◾ Uniform fees are non-refundable; size exchange is allowed. ◾ Any participant who violates class rules will be expelled. All applicants must carefully read and agree to the consent form. ◾ Due to limited space, priority will be given to returning participants, followed by first-come, first-served registration. ◾ Photos and videos taken during classes may be used for Korean Cultural Center operations and media promotion.   Schedule Application Period 12 Jan (Mon) ~ 21 Jan (Wed), 2026 Result Announcement 22 Jan (Thu), 2026 Course Start Date Adult: 23 Jan (Fri), 2026 from 13:00 Youth: 25 Jan (Sun), 2026 from 13:00   Contact taekwondo.kccuae@gmail.com * Only e-mail inquiries will be answered.

The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to host a special workshop featuring Talchum. Korea's traditional masked dance inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This hands-on program includes a live Talchum demonstration, Mask-making, and learning basic Talchum movements. We warmly invite children and youth to join and experience this unique aspect of Korean culture.  ■ Title : Learning Korean Mask (Subtitle : Tal Tal Tal)  ■ Hosted by : Korean Cultural Center in the UAE  ■ Organized by : Cloud Cultures  ■ Date & Venue        ▷  25 November (Tue), 7:00PM - 8:30PM       ▷  26 November (Wed), 7:00PM - 8:30PM       ▷  Maximum Participants per day : 10  ■ Program Highlights       ▷  Talchum(Korea's traditional masked dance)       ▷  Make your own Korean Traditional Mask(Tal)       ▷  Learn basic Talchum dance movement  ■ Registration : RSVP (https://forms.gle/En7cM6SyW7JsMQGDA)  ■ Eligibility : Children & Youth (Ages 8-18)  ■ Instructors : (Department of Traditional Arts, Chung-Ang University)                                    Hyunchang Yang, Seojeong Kim, Gyeongbin Yu, Jeonghwan Kim

The Korean Cultural Center in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UAE, and the Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute, is pleased to host the ‘Anti-Aging with K-Beauty’ workshop.   As part of the ‘Medical Korea’ initiative, this event marks the first introduction of Korean-style anti-aging skincare customized for the UAE’s hot climate. Dr. Sung-Taek Kwon, former president of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, will deliver a professional lecture on the science of aging, while world-renowned K-Beauty makeup artist JED (Shin Sun-Ae) will share the latest trends and demonstrate skincare routines using vegan products made with wild ginseng from Mt. Jiri. Participants will have the chance to experience the Korean anti-aging skincare routine firsthand, including a live demonstration using products suitable for Muslim women.   - Event Title: Anti-Aging with K-Beauty Workshop - Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 - Time: 7:00 PM - Venue: Korean Cultural Center, Abu Dhabi - Admission: Free - Registration: Pre-registration required via https://forms.gle/NjrFaoxEvX3nXXuK9        *Korean nationals are not eligible to participate in the event.    <Program Highlights>  Part 1 – Scientific Insights into Aging (Speaker: Dr. Sung-Taek Kwon) - The concept and biological mechanisms of aging - Impact on appearance and health - Healthy aging from a plastic surgery perspective   Part 2 – K-Beauty Skincare Demonstration (Speaker: JED) - Global K-Beauty trends - Principles of Korean anti-aging skincare - Customized routines for the Middle Eastern climate - Live demo using vegan products 

As part of Souq Chuseok, the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is delighted to host a special Korean Cuisine Workshop featuring Songpyeon (Half-Moon Rice Cake). Songpyeon is a traditional Korean rice cake filled with sweet fillings and steamed over pine needles, prepared and enjoyed with family during Chuseok to celebrate the harvest season. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about the cultural significance of Songpyeon and make their own colorful rice cakes to take home. ■ Program Title : Songpyeon Making Workshop (Korean Cuisine Lecture) ■ Part of: Souq Chuseok ■ Date & Venue : October 2 (Thu) 19:00PM – 19:30PM ┃ Multipurpose Hall, Korean Cultural Center in YAS ■ Instructor : Korean Cuisine Specialist  ■ Capacity : Limited to registered participants (separate sign-up required) ■ Fee : 30 AED  ■ Registration Link & Period: https://forms.gle/VCa6nzHvzrTw6NtLA [September 19 (Fri) – September 29 (Mon), confirmation email will be sent on September 30]] Important Notices RSVP is required; seats are limited. Final confirmation will be sent by email on September 30. Photos and videos may be taken and used for promotional purposes by the Korean Cultural Center. 📧 Contact : lecture.kccuae@gmail.com Come celebrate Korea’s autumn harvest with your own handmade Songpyeon!

The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to invite participants to a arts and culture workshops for children.   We will be hosting visual art and movement workshops where participants and adolescents will participate in hands-on visual art and movement activities.   Venue: Multipurpose Hall in the KCC   Time: September 1st, 2025 (Monday) 10:00 -12:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 (1 Day)   Fee: Free   Eligibility: Children & Adolescents aged 6-14 (Parents and guardians of children are welcome to join)   Registration Period: August 18 -August 28, 2025 *Confirmation emails will be sent on August 29.   Registration Link: https://forms.gle/MQ6XKgmnu4fEMo1w9   *Please note that unexcused absences may affect future class enrollments *Photo and video documentation can occur during the class. *Images and videos captured during the workshop may be used by the Korean Cultural Center for broadcasting and promotional purposes.   <Contact> Email: lecture.kccuae@gmail.com