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January - March, 2017

Korean Cultural Center, Washington,D.C.

Korea National Contemporary Dance Company

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Jan. 11 Jan. 26 / Opening Reception: Wednesday, Jan.11@ 6 p.m. KCC

K-Arts | One-Step Up: LA-Washington, D.C. Exchange Exhibition

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Jan. 13 Feb. 2 / Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 13 @ 7 p.m. KCCLA

K-Cinema | Veteran,
Thursday, Jan. 12 and 26 @ 6:30 p.m. KCC

K-Performance | Black String: Contemporary Music from Korea

Tuesday, Jan. 10 @ 6 p.m. KCC

K-Culture Supporters
Tuesday, Jan. 10 @ 6 p.m. KCC
Mar Feb

K-Arts | Suspicious Growths, 

Feb. 3 Feb. 24 / Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 3 @ 6 p.m. KCC

K-Cinema | The Priests, 

Thursday, Feb. 9 and 23 @ 6:30 p.m. KCC

K-Arts | Making It New,

Mar. 3 Mar. 27 / Opening Reception: Friday, Mar.3 @ 6 p.m. KCC

K-Cinema | The Himalayas,

Thursday, Mar. 16 and 30 @ 6:30 p.m. KCC

2017 Season: OnStage Korea Showcase

Thursday, Mar. 9 @ 7 p.m.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater

Taekwondo Classes and After-school Programs

Befriend Korea
King Sejong Institute Washington, D.C.

PyeongChang 2018: Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

 2017 Season:
The 1st OnStage Korea Showcase
Korea National Contemporary Dance Company
Opening Performance by Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company (DTSBDC)

Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (Kreeger Theater)
1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Tickets: Free with RSVP
Information: www.KoreaCultureDC.org or call 202-939-5688
ONSTAGE KOREA

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Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 13 @ 7 P.M.
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The K-Art Gallery at the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. promotes cultural
exchange between Korea and the United States by presenting Korean art, bringing
East and West together. The space is approximately 1,200 square feet. Divided into
two exhibition halls, the gallery accommodates various types of art, including orien-
tal painting, photography, calligraphy, sculpture and media art.
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On View: Feb. 3 24, 2017

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 3 @ 6 p.m.
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Opening Reception: Friday, Mar. 3 @ 6 p.m.
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Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m.
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Thursday, Jan. 12 and 26 @ 6:30 p.m.
Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
Stars: Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Ah-in, Yoo Hae-jin
Detective Seo Do-cheol (Hwang Jung-min) is tough and merciless when it comes to
crime. But while investigating a high-profile case, Seo finds out that arrogant young
millionaire Jo Tae-oh (Yoo Ah-in) third-generation heir to a powerful conglomerate
is abusing his power and innocent people behind the scenes. Jo always escapes
with his wealth and connections, but this time he's the target of a veteran in relentless
pursuit of justice.
MOVIE

K-Cinema at the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. presents top

Korean films to the general public. Free monthly film screenings are held
every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. as a means to showcase
Korean society and culture. Korean snacks and materials with cultural context
for the film are available at each event. Throughout the year, Korean film
screenings and festivals are also co-organized with partners including the
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The Priests

Thursday, Feb. 9 and 23 @ 6:30 p.m.

Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.

Director: Jang Jae-hyun

Stars: Kim Yoon-seok, Kang Dong-won, Park So-dam
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Thursday, Mar. 16 and 30 @ 6:30 p.m.

Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.

Director: Lee Seok-hoon

Stars: Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo, Jo Sung-ha
Following a grueling climb up Kanchenjunga, Hong-gil (Hwang Jung-min) and
Mu-taek (Jung Woo) become fast friends and climbing partners. They reach the
peak of their professional careers when they become the 14th team to scale the
Himalayas. But the climb came at a price: both sustained injuries, and Hong-gil
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Taekwondo Regular and After-school
Program Uniform Support
School: Spark Matsunaga Elementary School, Gaithersburg Elementary
School, University of Pennsylvania, Lehigh University

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is proud to support regular

and after-school Taekwondo programs at educational institutions in the
Capital region and beyond by providing complimentary student uniforms
to select qualified programs.
OUTREACH

Befriend Korea
The Befriend Korea program welcomes groups of all types to visit the
Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. for a one-hour presentation,
tour, and Q&A introducing the culture, art, history, and society of Korea.
Programs are tailored for youth, student, or adult groups. To schedule a
visit, go to www.KoreaCultureDC.org and click on Request Group Visit.

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 King Sejong Institute Washington, D.C.
With a focus on practical language skills and cultural context, the King Sejong
Institute at the embassys Korean Cultural Center offers a range of classes that
build skills in speaking, reading, listening, and writing Korean. All classes are of
limited size and led by native Korean-speaking instructors with teaching
experience at U.S. universities or institutions. Classes primarily teach language
skills, while also introducing students to the traditional, modern, and social
culture of Korea.

[2017 Class Sessions]

Spring: Feb. 6 - May 17
Summer: May 22 - Aug. 30
Fall: Sept. 11 - Dec. 20

Each course consists of 12 two-hour classes that meet on weekday evenings.

LANGUAGE

Each year offers three full sessions of classes: spring, summer, and fall. Check
our website for updated information. All classes include a catered Korean
dinner at the end of the session, Korean snacks and refreshments during every
class, and additional class and Korean Cultural Center materials. Successful
students also receive a Certificate of Completion from the director of the
Korean Cultural Center at the end of the session.

A detailed schedule of upcoming classes will be available a few weeks prior to

the start of each session at www.KoreaCultureDC.org, or email program coordi-
nator Adam Wojciechowicz at awoj@koreaembassy.org for more information.

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PyeongChang 2018
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
February 9 - 25, 2018 (17 days)
PeyongChang, Gangneung, and Jeongseon, Republic of Korea
The first Olympic Winter Games were held in Chamonix, France in 1924, the 22nd in Sochi,
Russia in 2014, and the Games' next host city will be PyeongChang, South Korea in 2018.
The world's best athletes will compete center stage in Asia as PyeongChang's "New
Horizons" vision aims to expand winter sports across the continent and create a sustain-
able legacy for Gangwon Province and Korea. The Games will feature 15 sports disciplines
and six in the Paralympic Games, divided into snow, ice and sliding sports. for more
information, visit www.pyeongchang2018.com.

All photos from pyeongchang2018.com and photo credit by gettyimages

VISIT THE KCC Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed daily 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Holidays
The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. observes all U.S. federal
holidays and certain Korean holidays. Check our website for details. In case
of extreme weather conditions, please call to check if the center is open
before visiting.
Tel: 202-939-5688, munwha15@mofa.go.kr

Directions
Address: 2370 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008
Please note that the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is a separate
building located between the main Korean Embassy and the Korean
Consulate.

By Car
If you are coming from Virginia or Maryland, you can take I-66, I-395 or
I-495. Please factor in traffic jams during morning and evening rush hour.
Also, some roadways (Rock Creek Parkway) may only be open to one-way
traffic at certain times.

By Metro
The KCC is a 15-minute walk from the Dupont Circle station on the red line,
or a 25-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom station on the orange line. For
more information, please visit www.wmata.com.

By Bus
Take N2, N3, N4 line to get off in front of the Korean Cultural Center at
Embassy Row. N6 is also available, only during weekends.

Parking
Free temporary parking is available in the KCC lot adjacent to the building,
but space is limited. If you are visiting for an event we suggest public trans-
portation. Please avoid double parking, or else leave your keys at the at
the front desk.

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Request Group Visit / Presentation
Befriend Korea presentations are offered in English and introduce the
essentials of Korea and Korean culture to groups from schools, Taekwon-
do studios, and other organizations that are able to visit the KCC. Groups
of 10 to 70 persons can be accommodated.

For more information, please visit www.KoreaCultureDC.org.

Contact Infomation
2370 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008
E-Mail : munwha15@mofa.go.kr
Tel: 202-939-5688

SNS
www.koreaculturedc.org
KoreaCultureDC
@KoreaCultureDC
KoreaCultureDC
Korean Cultural Center Washington D.C.

Photo Credit: Jung-A Yoo

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2370 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20008

Tel: 202-939-5688
www.KoreaCultureDC.org

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Choreography Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Photo by Jeffrey Watts