The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE invites you to experience the beauty of authentic Korean theatre in Abu Dhabi. SAC on Screen is one of the Seoul Arts Center’s Signature Performance-content programs, capturing acclaimed Korean performing arts through dynamic camera angles and UHD-quality filming. We warmly invite you to join us for this special screening of SAC on Screen : A Story of an Old Couple.     ■ Event Title : SAC on Screen “A Story of an Old Couple” ■ Venue : Arirang Hall, Korean Cultural Center in the UAE ■ Date & Time : Thursday, 14 May 2026, 6:30PM – 8:30PM ■ Program : ‘SAC on Screen’ screening, Minhwa Keycap Keyring Making, Korean Food Experience ■ RSVP : https://forms.gle/MihYFaZjGTSfog5X6       - Attendance is limited to those who have registered through RSVP and received a confirmation email.       - Confirmation emails will be sent on Tuesday, 12 May.     ※ This event is free of charge, but registration is limited to a maximum of 70 participants. ※ This event is a screening of a recorded theatre performance, not a live stage performance. ※ The screening will be in Korean with English subtitles. ※ Photos and videos may be taken during the event and may be used for future promotional and operational purposes by the Korean Cultural Center.     ■ About A Story of an Old Couple   Synopsis Lee Jeom-soon, who lost her husband 30 years ago, has raised her three daughters on her own and now lives alone after they have all married. One day, Park Dong-man, an elderly gentleman whom she knew from the days when she ran a restaurant, unexpectedly visits her home. Par Dong-man, who has two sons, also lost his wife years earlier and has been living a lonely life, negledted by his children. Having long held feelings for Jeom-soon, he looks around her house and, after a series of playful arguments and negotiations, decides to move into her spare room. As the two begin living under the same roof, they gradually grow closer and start a tender romance. A Story of an Old Couple is a Korean theatre production co-written by Wi Sung-shin and Oh Young-min, and directed by Wi Sung-shin. The play has been performed for over 16 years and was selected as one of the “Best 7 Korean Plays of the Year” by the Korea Theatre Association in 2003. The production also draws attention for featuring actor Kim Myung-gon in the role of Park Dong-man. Kim Myung-gon served as the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Korea in 2006. We invite you to enjoy this heartwarming story of love in later life – a romance even sweeter than first love.  

The Korean Cultural Center, in collaboration with CMA (Creative Media Authority), invites you to a special program. Event Information - Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2026 - Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Venue: Korean Cultural Center UAE Program Overview In celebration of the UAE’s “Year of the Family,” this program features a film screening and a hands-on workshop exploring diverse forms of family. After watching a curated film that reflects the evolving meaning of family in contemporary society, participants will take part in a mobile filmmaking workshop led by filmmaker Eman Hussein. Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating video content using smartphones, covering the full process from planning and filming to editing. We hope this program offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the concept of family and express it through your own stories. Registration Please register through the link below: Register Here

The Korean Cultural Center will host a Korean Culture Experience Workshop as part of the opening ceremony of the Korean Pavilion at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi. We warmly invite all interested participants to join us. ■ Programs :       - Hanbok Experience       - Minhwa Keycap Kerying Making Workshop ■ Date & Time : Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM       (The schedule is subject to change depending on the opening ceremony program) ■ Venue : Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi (Al Najdah Street) ■ Open to UAE nationals, residents, and Korean Community members ※ This event is free of charge. ※ Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and may be used for future promotional and operational purposes of the Korean Cultural Center.

The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is pleased to present a Korean cultural experience event in celebration of Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026. This special event offers a variety of hands-on programs that allow participants to experience the traditions of Seollal, including craft workshops, Korean food experience, and a rice cake-making experience. We warmly invite all those interested to join us and celebrate the Korean Lunar New Year together. ■ Event Title : New Year Rice Cake House ■ Venue : Korean Cultural Center ■ Date & Time : Tuesday, 10 February 2026 / 6:30PM - 8:30PM ■ Participants : Anyone who loves Korean culture       - We warmly welcome the participation of members of the Korean Community. ■ Programs       - New Year Theme Keycap Keyring Craft Workshop       - Traditional Rice Cake Making Experience       - Korean Food Experience       - Korean Cultural Box Experience ■ Registration : RSVP (https://forms.gle/Hxw3bf8BYZH2bSpH7) ※ This event is free of charge. ※ Attendance is limited to participants who receive a confirmation email after RSVP registration.       - Confirmation email will be sent on Sunday, 9th February. ※ Photos and videos may be taken during the event and may be used for Korean Cultural Center operations and promotional purposes.

As part of the Korea Festival 2025, the Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, will present a powerful Taekwondo Demonstration showcasing the essence of Taekwondo through dynamic and disciplined performances, including breaking techniques, poomsae (forms), and self-defense. Through this performance, the Kukkiwon Demonstration Team aims to vividly convey the spirit and energy of Korean martial arts to the local audience. - Date & Time: Friday, November 7, 2025, 6:50 p.m.  - Venue: Umm Al Emarat Park Amphitheatre, Abu Dhabi * Admission is free and open to the public (no reservation required). * The schedule is subject to change depending on local circumstances. Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, was established in 1972. Since then, it has been dedicated to expanding and developing Taekwondo through its core initiatives, such as conducting Taekwondo Dan promotion tests, nurturing Taekwondo leaders, researching and developing Taekwondo techniques and theories, hosting the World Taekwondo Hanmadang, operating the Taekwondo Demonstration Team, and dispatching Taekwondo masters to more than 50 countries. Among these initiatives, the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team, which you will witness today, was founded in 1974. For over 51 years, the team has showcased spectacular Taekwondo performances at major international events, including the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. In 2019, the team achieved remarkable success by becoming the runner-up on the U.S. CBS television program “The World’s Best.” Additionally, the Kukkiwon Demonstration Team visits approximately 20 countries every year and has performed in more than 200 countries to date, playing a leading role in the globalization of Taekwondo.