▲ 코리안 사운드 포스터 Korean Cultural Center is  delighted to invite you to a special performance this September, featuring rising young artists of the National Orchestra of Korea. The concert will bring together the beauty of Korean traditional music and its creative modern interpretations. ■ Title : Korean Sound ■ Organizer : Korean Cultural Center, National Orchestra of Korea ■ Supported by : Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, National Theater of Korea ■ Date & Time : Wednesday, September 24, 6:30PM - 7:30PM ■ Venue : Korean Cultural Center ■ Artists : 2025 Youth Members of the National Orchestra of Korea ■ RSVP : https://forms.gle/9UE6EbmWpygj7AXQ6 ■ Important Notes      ▷ Admission is free, but RSVP is required.      ▷ Admission is open to the Korean community.      ▷ Confirmation email will be sent individually on Monday, September 22. ■ About the National Orchestra of Korea Founded in 1995 as part of the National Theater of Korea, the National Orchestra of Korea has been dedicated to creating contemporary works rooted in Korean traditions. With a unique repertoire and a modern interpretation of Korea's musical heritage, the orchestra continues to inspire audiences around the world.     ■ About the 2025 Youth Mmebers Through the "Youth Training Program" supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, young musicians are given the opportunity train with the National Orchestra of Korea and perform together on stage. For the 2025 program, 45 musicians were selected, and 11 outstanding performers will showcase their talent in this concert. ■ Program      ▷ Flowing Water, Blooming Flowers (Composed by Ham Hyoun-sang) : This piece was written to sound as natural as water flowing. In today's world filled with busy daily life, we sometimes lose what feels truly natural. Each instrument in this work highlights its pure, original sound, inviting listeners to rediscover that authenticity.      ▷ Pear Blossom Song for Chamber Ensemble (Composed by Choi Deok-yol) : "Pear Blossom Song" is a well-known folk tune from Hwanghae province. Traditionally sung by local performers, it also appears in the south as a work song. Inspired by its memorable melodies and irregular rhythms, the composer reimagined it for chamber music. The Gayageaum's gentle patterns create warmth, while the Haegeum's wide range brings a human-live voice to the stage.      ▷ Burning - Solo Geomungo (Composed by Lee Jeong-ho) : This work fuses the ancient Geomungo with modern digital sounds. It begins quietly, then grows with passion, expressing the composer's desire for music to reach many ears. Like running toward a small light at the end of a dark tunnel, the music builds into an intense cry. The Geomungo's powerful techniques combine with electronic sounds to create a sense of space beyond what one instrument could acheive alone.      ▷ Colors of Time (Composed Hong Min-woong) : This piece reflects how time can be experienced in many colors. There are the peaceful greens of deep shade, the pure white of magnolia blossoms, the bright pink of lotus flowers blooming from mud, and also the grey of sadness. Through these musical colors, the piece invites us to embrace every season of life with warmth and acceptance.      ▷ Wish upon the Theme of Niliriya (Composed by Park Han-gyu) : "Niliriya" is a lively folk song from the Gyeonggi Region, sung in the rhythm of Gutgeori Jangdan. Its joyful chorus contrasts with the sorros of its lyrics. The composer reinterprets this contrast as the spirit of a nation loging for freedom. The music shares emotions of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness -- sometimes directly, sometimes hidden in the traditional melodic style.      ▷ Disney Medly (Arranged by Hong Min-woong) : To close the concert, familiar Disney classics will be performed. Hearing these beloved melodies on Korean traditional instruments offers audiences a fresh and fredly way to enjoy Korean traditional music.

The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is hosting a Korean Children's Picture Book Exhibition for children during the summer break. This special exhibition features the works of acclaimed Korean picture book artists, including BAEK Heena and CHOI Deok-kyu, recipients of the Bologna Ragazzi Award, and LEE Suzy, winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. ■ Event Title: Beyond the Picture Book: Story Playground! ■ Venue: Yas Creative Hub P2, Korean Cultural Center in the UAE, Arirang Hall ■ Dates: August 1 (Friday) – August 22 (Friday), 2025 ■ Exhibition Hours: (Sunday–Thursday) 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Saturday) Closed ■ Exhibition Highlights: Free viewing of works by Baek Heena, Lee Suzy, and Choi Deok-kyu, as well as classic Korean folktales and contemporary children’s stories ■ Children’s Activities: Enjoy animations including "Magic Candies" by BAEK Heena, shadow play, coloring activities, Korean folk painting experiences, and more! ■ Event Schedule: https://shorturl.at/VUiIJ ■ Admission: Free *This schedule is subject to change. *Due to limited seats, all worshops will be first come, first served basis. *Jong-i jeobgi(Origami) & Coloring are available all day. *Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. *Outside the scheduled programs, visitors are free to browse the books at their own pace. No docent is available.

Join us for Space as Medium - In/Visible City—a special panel discussion. This event is organized by Seoul Museum of Art, ADMAF and supported by Korean Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi. The City in the City panel explores the hidden infrastructures shaping urban life—beyond buildings and skylines. Uncover how material and social systems choreograph Gulf cities and the cultural logic beneath their surfaces. Featuring speakers Wael Al Awar and Minouk Lim, moderated by Salem AlSuwaidi Free admission to all. Venue: Manarat al Saadiyat Gallery S, Multi purpose space Date: 20 June 2025 (Fri.) Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join us for Society as Medium – Objects as Anchors: Material, Narrative, and Memory, a panel discussion. This event is organized by Seoul Museum of Art, ADMAF and supported by Korean Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi.  Exploring how objects, across time and space, anchor communities, identities, and histories through material, memory, and narrative. Featuring artists Sojung Jun and Rand Abdul Jabbar, moderated by Tina Sherwell, Co-Director of the MFA in Art and Media, Associate Arts Professor, NYUAD.   Free admission to all.  Venue: Manarat al Saadiyat Gallery S, Multi purpose space Date: 14 June 2025  Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

In celebration of the 2025 Korean Film Festival, the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present a special K-Movie OST Live Concert. This unique performance reinterprets iconic soundtracks from renowned Korean films - such as "B4-A3" from The Host, "No Path Back" from the Tales of Two Sisters, "The Belt of Faith" from the Parasite - through a fusion of traditional Korean music and contemporary genres. We warmly invite all those who love Korean culture to join us for this unforgettable musical experience. ────────────────────────────────────────────── ▣ Event Title : K-Movie OST Live Concert ▣ Hosted By : Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE ▣ Organized By : Korean Cultural Center in the UAE  ▣ Date & Venue       ① June 21 (Sat) │ 7:30PM - 8:30PM │ Korea 360, Festival City Mall, Dubai       ② June 22 (Sun) │ 7:30PM - 8:30PM │ Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi             ※ In collaboration with the Korean Film Festival 2025 (Concert follows film screening)       ③ June 27 (Fri) │ 7:30PM - 8:30PM │ Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai                ※ In collaboration with the Korean Film Festival 2025 (Concert follows film screening) ▣ Audience : Open to all who loves Korean culture ▣ Performers : Choi Yeowan Group ▣ Registration : RSVP / https://forms.gle/NurwTrey58mfovuq9 ────────────────────────────────────────────── ▣ Notes 1. Admission is free, but RSVP registration is required for entry and smooth event operation. 2. Photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional use by the Korean Cultural Center. 3. Korean residents in the UAE are also welcome to attend. ▣ Arists Choi Yeowan Group is a Korean crossover ensemble led by Jeongga (traditional Korean singing style) artist Choi Yeowan, bringing together five artists from traditional and contemporary music scenes. This group presents a fresh reinterpretation of Korean film music, conbining classical OST melodies with traditional Korean musical aesthetics. The group will perform a special reportoire of Korean movie soundtracks rearranged with vocals, Heageum, Piano, Contrabass, and drums. This performance is designed exclusively for the UAE concerts, offering audiences a unique experience where cinematic emotion meets Korean musical heritage. ▪︎Choi Yeowan / Vocal ▪︎Bae Hwan / Keyboardist ▪︎Sung Younyoung / Haegeum (Korean traditional instrument) ▪︎Lee Jaeha / Bassist ▪︎Han Kyungwook / Drummer