The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) co-hosted a special advance screening of the Netflix original series Beef Season 2 on April 14, in collaboration with Netflix. The event took place at the Motion Picture Association (MPA) in Washington, D.C. ahead of its official release. Episodes 1 and 2 of Beef Season 2 were exclusively previewed.  The screening was followed by a panel discussion featuring director Lee Sung Jin and actors Youn Yuh-jung, Jang Seo-yeon, and Matthew Kim. They shared insights into the creative vision and casting process behind the series. Jinny Howe, Head of Scripted Series for the US and Canada (UCAN) at Netflix, moderated the discussion. The event also featured welcoming remarks by Elissa Alben, Vice President of Global Affairs for US and Canada at Netflix, followed by congratulatory remarks from Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States.  The event served as an opportunity to build anticipation for the upcoming release of Beef Season 2, while showcasing the excellence of content created by Korean and Korean American talent to audiences in the United States. It also highlighted the expanding global recognition of collaborative content between creators and industries in both countries. The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. will continue to promote cultural exchange and cooperation between Korea and the United States through diverse cultural programming.   More information about Beef Season 2 can be found here: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/beef-season-2-premiere-preview

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. participated in the closing program of The Way of Nature: Art from Japan, China, and Korea at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Through traditional Korean craft activities and culture booth KCCDC was pleased to share Korean culture with visitors and support the museum’s public program in partnership with BMA. Photo by Maximilian Franz

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) presented exhibition Transcending Boundaries: Discovering Contemporary Korean Artists and hosted a public opening reception with the featured artists on Thursday, March 5, from 5–8 p.m.

The Lunar New Year 2026 Celebration: Korean Seollal was held on Saturday, February 21 at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building to celebrate the Year of the Red Horse with traditional Seollal displays, cultural activities, and special giveaways. Visitors also enjoyed festive performances and nearby programming at the National Museum of Asian Art, creating a vibrant and memorable Lunar New Year experience.

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) was pleased to partner with the Trump-Kennedy Center to present fusion ensemble Korean Fever on February 19 for The Legacy of Light, Korea!, a dynamic music, dance, and DJ showcase celebrating the Lunar New Year on the Millennium Stage. Korean Fever, a diverse ensemble of world music artists led by gayageum zither master Rami Seo, fused traditional Korean music with contemporary creative compositions, offering a distinctly immersive cultural experience. The Legacy of Light, Korea! wove together K-Classic, K-Pop, K-Jazz, and Korean traditional performing arts with global styles, transforming five millennia of Korean cultural heritage into a powerful artistic narrative of resilience, hope, and emotional depth.