2026 Korea Month

1. Hello, Hangeul!｜Monday, October 5, 2026, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 

Marlborough School

(250 S Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004)

Hangeul name calligraphy; hands-on activity booths including Hangeul bead bracelet making, Hangeul-themed coloring, a photo booth with Hangeul props, and a Hanbok try-on booth

2. Korean Education Center LA International Cultural Exchange Classes｜October 5–15, 2026

Marlborough School (250 S Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Hancock Park Elementary School (408 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036)

Rise Kohyang Charter Middle School (600 La Fayette Park Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90057)

Rise Kohyang Charter High School (111 S Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004)

Outstanding teachers from the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education will visit local schools in Los Angeles to introduce students to the excellence of the Korean language and various aspects of Korean culture, including traditional holidays, games, food, and customs. Students will also have opportunities to experience Korean culture through hands-on activities such as hanbok try-ons and photo booths, Korean calligraphy, and Korean-name bracelet making, providing an engaging and immersive cultural exchange experience.

3. National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol) Reception｜Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM

Consul General's Residence

The Consulate General will host areception celebrating National Foundation Day, featuring a Korean cultural performance for U.S. officials, the diplomatic corps, and Korean-American community leaders.  (Invitation only)

4. Global K-Zone 'LA:ON'｜October 9, 2026 (Opening) · Through December 2026   [Link: Click ]

KCCLA & Korea Center

(5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036)

Global K-Zone ‘LA:ON’ is a new experiential K-culture platform connecting the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and the Korea Center. Visitors will be able to explore Hangul, hanji, Korean crafts, hanbok, Korean food, beauty, and media content through exhibitions and hands-on experiences. The space will also feature seasonal pop-ups, workshops, talks, and other cultural programs through December 2026.

5. 580th Hangeul Day Festival | Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM   [Link: Click ]

KCCLA & Korea Center

(5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036)

A special Hangul Day event presented in collaboration with the King Sejong Institute, featuring interactive programs celebrating Hangul and Korean culture, including a K-POP Dictation Contest, Korean Culture Golden Bell Quiz, Korean Poetry Recitation Contest, traditional games, K-Food tasting, and Hanbok experience.

6. K-Initiative: Teaching Korea, Connecting Generations (5th Korean and Korean American Studies Conference)

    | Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM  [Link: Click ]

USC Davidson Conference Center, Vineyard Room

(3409 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007)

The Consulate General and the USCKorean Studies Institute will co-host the 5th Korean and Korean American Studies Conference to discuss expanding Korean language education and improvingteaching methods.

7. AUHSD College & Career Fair 2026 | Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:00–7:30 PM

Anaheim Convention Center

(200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805)

Korean Education Center in Los Angeles(KECLA), together with Kyung Hee University, Pusan National University, and Taejae University, will participate in the Anaheim Union High School District College & Career Fair to introduce Korean higher education and study-abroad opportunities to local students and families. With more than 130 colleges, universities, and career-related organizations participating, the fair provides a valuable opportunity to promote Korean universities and study-abroad opportunities in Korea to local middle and high school students and their families. At the joint Korea Booth, the participating universities will provide information on their academic programs and admissions, as well as personalized guidance and counseling for students and parents interested in studying in Korea.

8. Korean Story Festival Drama Screening| Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:00 PM 

USC Rosen Family Screening Theatre, TCC 227

(3607 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089)

A conversation featuring acclaimed Korean screenwriters Sang-ho OH (Taxi Driver) and Yoo-dam SHIN (Marry My Husband), exploring the creative process and storytelling techniques behind K-dramas, as well as the opportunities, challenges, and evolving landscape of K-drama storytelling in the global streaming era.

9. 2026 K-Woolim Korean Speech Contest | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM   

University of Southern California

(USC, 3551 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089)

The Korean Education Center in Los Angeles (KECLA) and K-Woolim are pleased to host the 2026 K-Woolim Korean Speech Contest for students who love the Korean language and culture. This year’s topic, “My Meaningful Belonging,” invites students to share personal stories about a meaningful object that represents their connection to Korea. During the final round, the event will also feature a variety of exciting cultural activities, including performances, a quiz competition, and a K-food experience, creating a vibrant celebration of Korean language and culture where participants and guests can come together, connect, and enjoy the festivities.

10. Get Lit Poetic Convergence – Special Program with Lee Herrick | Saturday, October 24, 2026 (time TBD)

Wende Museum

(10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230

In collaboration with Get Lit – Words Ignite, a Los Angeles-based poetry education organization, the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will present a special program featuring California Poet Laureate and Korean American poet Lee Herrick. The program will include a keynote presentation and conversation exploring Korean literature, diaspora literature, and related themes.

11. 2026 Hanbok Fashion Show| Sunday, October 25, 2026, 4:00 PM

Wilshire Ebell Theatre

(4401 W 8th st, Los Angeles, CA 90005)

In celebration of Hanbok Day (October 21), we are pleased to present the 2026 Hanbok Fashion Show. This special showcase brings together tradition and modernity, fashion and performing arts, highlighting the beauty of hanbok and the vibrant diversity of Korean culture.

12. UC San Diego Roundtable on Korea-U.S. Core Strategic Cooperation | Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM

UC San Diego, Great Hall

(9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093)

The Consulate General, together with UC San Diego's Korea-Pacific Program, will host a roundtable of defense, AI, and trade experts to explore ways to strengthen Korea–U.S. cooperation.

13. Special Exhibition: Southern Korea, A Space of Lines | October 28–December 2, 2026  [Link: Click]

KCCLA Art Gallery (2F)

(5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036)

Through contemporary reinterpretations of diverse forms of Korean art from the Honam region—including traditional Korean art, calligraphy, painting, and media art—the exhibition highlights new connections between tradition and contemporary artistic practices.

14. Discovering Gugak – Contemporary Gugak | Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:00 PM 

Ari Hall, KCCLA

(5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036)

A performance blending the rich sounds of traditional Korean music with contemporary musical sensibilities, showcasing the evolving appeal and possibilities of Gugak.

15. Building Bridges: The Master Chorale in Concert with the National Chorus of Korea

      | Sunday, November 1, 2026, 7:00 PM

Walt Disney Concert Hall

(111 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

A special collaboration between the National Chorus of Korea and the LA Master Chorale, celebrating Korea–U.S. friendship and cultural exchange through the universal language of choral music.

16. [Mask Off] by National Dance Company of Korea) | Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:00 PM   [ Link: Click ]

Colburn School Zipper Hall

(200 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012)       

A special Los Angeles performance by the National Dance Company of Korea, presenting a contemporary interpretation of Korean traditional dance through dynamic movement, expressive storytelling, and innovative choreography.

17. Korean Soundscape – The Pulse of Gugak | Saturday, November 7, 2026, 6:00 PM  [ Link: Click ]

Cal State LA Luckman Theatre

(5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032)

A special performance showcasing the depth and beauty of Korean traditional music and dance, presenting the essence and diverse appeal of Korea’s traditional performing arts.