An international exhibition at New Delhi’s National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy explores the rich histories of textile exchange between Korea, India, and the United Kingdom.   Titled ‘Hyundai Translocal Series: Entangled and Woven’, the cross-cultural exhibition is co-organised by Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 (Republic of Korea) and the Whitworth, The University of Manchester (UK), in collaboration with the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy (India), and in partnership with Hyundai Motor.   The India leg of the exhibition was inaugurated on 6 February by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, H.E. Lee Seong Ho. The inauguration was also attended by Ms. Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles and Doo Eun Choi, Art Director, VP of Artlab, Hyundai Motor Company. △ Diya Opening Ceremony △ The exhibition was inaugurated by H.E. Lee Seong Ho, Ambassador of the RoK to India △ The inauguration was also attended by Ms Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles △ Officials from the Korean government and the Indian government, exhibition organizers For more information regarding exhibition: https://artlab.hyundai.com/project/hyundai-translocal-series-entangled-and-woven

A special exhibition booth showcasing Korean contemporary art was unveiled at India Art Fair, the world’s largest contemporary art fair, marking a significant platform for the introduction of K-Art to Indian audiences.  Korean Cultural Centre India (Director Hwang Il Yong) collaborated with Keumsan Gallery to showcase the works of four Korean contemporary artists – Eunjin Kim, Yongrae Kwon, SINN (Jineon Kim), and Sungyong Hong – at the NSIC Exhibition Hall in New Delhi, India, for four days from February 5 to 8, 2026. The K-Art Pavilion drew critical appreciation for its understated yet powerful presence. The booth was inaugurated by Ambassador Lee Seong Ho of the Republic of Korea to India and Dr. Sanjeev Kishor Goutam, Director General of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA).

Korean Cultural Centre India will participate in the Institutional Section of the 17th edition of the India Art Fair, to be held from February 5 to 8, 2026, at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi, in collaboration with Keumsan Gallery. A special K-Art Pavilion featuring 13 artworks by four contemporary Korean artists – Eunjin Kim, Yongrae Kwon, SINN (Jineon Kim), and Sungyong Hong – will be on display at the Korean Cultural Centre India booth at the venue.  Eunjin KIM  Locations of God_Hordes of People 13  2025  Acrylic, mother of pearl, wood panel 54 5 × 64 × 5 cm SINN  CASA HILLI   2023  Scratched and painted on aluminium, Indian Ink 250 × 200 cm (4pcs) Sungyong HONG  Memory Souvenir No. 512-003  2025  Lacquer on canvas 50 × 50 cm Yongrae KWON  Ficus Benjamina -Light  2023  Stainless steel on canvas 97 × 194 cm

Curated to mark the 80th anniversary of Korean liberation Day, Korean Cultural Centre India is holding a special photo exhibition “Korea, In the Shadows of Pain, The Light of Dreams”. The exhibition showcases the contemporary history of Korea through the lens of three renowned photographers— Koo Wangsam, Cho Kyusun, and Baek Jongha. Through their distinct perspectives, the works explore themes of liberation, ideological conflict, growth of independent culture and art, and the turbulent journey toward democracy. Date: 14 August – 31 October 2025 Venue: Exhibition Hall, Korean Cultural Centre India Programme ▶ The first gallery –  Koo Wangsam : realistic works, capturing the spatial and temporal realities of post-liberation Korea. ▶ The second gallery  – Baek Jongha : warm depictions of rural landscapes, delicately portraying the lyricism of nature. ▶ The third gallery –  Cho Kyusun : renowned Dancing Egret series- the graceful form of the egret as a metaphor for the tensions and societal changes during Korea’s modernisation. ▶ Interactive experience zone – A large map of the Korean Peninsula installed on the floor will be overlaid with Polaroid photographs taken by foreign journalists after Korea’s liberation, allowing visitors to walk across the map, revisit key historical moments by region, and immerse in the sights and atmosphere of that era. ▶ Interactive experience zone - Slide film exhibition wooden box on the theme of “The Silent School, Running Children” ▶ Interactive experience zone - A wooden box containing the life stories of three photographers

As part of the “Taekwondo: Meeting the World” exhibition, the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) hosted a special outreach programme by inviting students from local schools to the exhibition space on July 8, 22, and 30, 2025. The programme included a guided tour and a Korean lacquerware (najeonchilgi) workshop, aimed at fostering interest and understanding of Taekwondo A total of approximately 120 students and 6 teachers participated from three schools: Mount Abu Public School (42 students), Ganga International School (33 students), and Bal Bharti Public School (45 students). During the exhibition tour, students explored key displays showcasing the history, values, and philosophy of Taekwondo, and engaged in lively discussions with their peers. The experience encouraged deeper reflection on Taekwondo as a cultural art form, beyond its image as a sport. Following the tour, students took part in a hands-on ‘najeonchilgi’ workshop. Through the activity, students expressed keen interest in Korean traditional crafts and immersed themselves in the delicate process of mother-of-pearl inlay. ▲ Students gather in the exhibition hall and listen attentively to the curatorial explanation on the history and philosophy of Taekwondo, learning about its development over time.   ▲ Students express curiosity as they observe Taekwondo uniforms exhibited in a glass showcase.   ▲ Students explore the exhibition freely and engage in discussion with their peers about the artifacts on display.   ▲ Students listen carefully to instructions on how Korean lacquerware is made as they prepare for the hands-on activity. ▲ A student, speaking into a microphone, shares his thoughts — saying they learned more about Taekwondo and enjoyed the craft session. ▲ Students delicately create Taekwondo-themed lacquerware keyrings, experiencing the beauty of traditional Korean craftsmanship. ▲ After the activity, students proudly pose for a group photo with their handmade lacquerware keyrings.