The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) invites you to an interactive talk, demonstration, and hands-on workshop exploring the art and craft of traditional hanji paper and joomchi blending technique, with interdisciplinary artist Esther Jihye Cho!   Cho will introduce hanji as a versatile and practical material with many craft applications, followed by a demonstration of basic techniques and a hands-on workshop session in which guests can create their own simple hanji craft. Participants will also learn about joomchi, a traditional technique to fuse together segments of hanji by hand into a durable, leather-like material that opens up further artistic and craft possibilities from fashion accessories to sculpture. Both hanji and joomchi have been iconic parts of Korean cultural and artistic heritage for centuries.   A selection of diverse hanji artwork created by Cho will also be on display to view after the workshop. Join us to appreciate these unique pieces and experience the beauty and charm of traditional Korean hanji crafts up close! K-Culture Talk & Workshop: Exploring Hanji and Joomchi Crafts Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW) Two Sessions: Thursday, July 9 (6-8 PM) & Friday, July 10 (2-4 pm)   PLEASE NOTE: An RSVP is required for each session, and space is limited. Participants are kindly asked to register for only one session, as both sessions offer the same program.   RSVP FOR THIS EVENT!  (Opens June 29 at 10:00 AM EDT)   Session 1: Thursday, July 9 (6-8 PM) Session 2: Friday, July 10 (2-4 pm)   Hanji is Korea’s traditional handmade paper, made from the inner bark fibers of the paper mulberry tree through a traditional manual process. Thanks to its long and strong fiber structure, hanji exhibits excellent durability and flexibility, and has been used for centuries to produce high quality books, calligraphy, painting, traditional window panes, and various crafts.   Within Korean cultural heritage, hanji also embodies the skill of artisans and the wisdom of communities passed down for generations. It continues to be highly valued today in diverse new fields of art, design, and the conservation and restoration of archival materials.   Joomchi is a traditional Korean papermaking technique in which multiple sheets of hanji are soaked in water and repeatedly rubbed, kneaded, crumpled, and pounded together by hand. Through this process, the fibers become interlocked, forming physical and chemical bonds that fuse the sheets into a single, durable material without the use of adhesives.   This technique is possible because the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree yields exceptionally long and strong fibers. While ordinary paper would tear easily when wet, hanji retains its strength akin to a textile, and becomes even more cohesive as the fibers intertwine through repeated handling and friction.   Those who experience making joomchi discover how paper can be transformed into a flexible, fabric-like material and gain a profound appreciation for the remarkable strength, texture, and beauty of traditional Korean hanji.     Esther Jihye Cho is an interdisciplinary artist and designer working in wood, paper, and performance. Her practice focuses on preserving traditional Korean craft techniques while reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. Central to her work are meticulous and labor-intensive processes such as joomchi (paper felting) and jiseung (paper weaving), which serve as both inspiration and a means of creative expression. The time and effort Cho invests in these techniques shape her ideas and reflect her commitment to merging tradition with contemporary artistic practices as she explores themes of identity, storytelling, and materiality.   Cho is the recipient of various awards and recognitions, including the Windgate-Lamar Fellowship from the Center for Craft, the ALL Prize from Art + Literature Laboratory, the Caxton Club Grant, and the Creative Arts Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds two MFAs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Woodworking and Furniture Design as well as Design Studies, in addition to two BFAs in Interior Design and Craft/Material Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University.   In addition to her studio practice, Cho is an experienced educator, teaching courses in design and craft that help students develop their technical skills and creative voices. She has exhibited her work widely and conducted workshops on Korean papermaking techniques. For more, visit the artist's website at www.estherjihyecho.com.  self  2024  corded and twined hanji 6"w x 6"h x 2.5"d  Secrets from Room 2103  2024  corded and twined hanji 5"w x 10"h x 5"d 3 hours  2023  joomchi, handmade mulberry paper by Nicholas Cladis 30.5"w x 60"h

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) proudly presents the Korean Women in Jazz Series in collaboration with DC’s historic Blues Alley Jazz club, July 6 – 8, highlighting exceptional New York-based Korean talent in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.   Aimed at broadening cultural ties between Korea and the United States by spotlighting one of the two countries’ most longstanding and influential genres of artistic exchange – jazz music – this series presents exceptional Korean talent currently performing at the top of their game in the United States. Jazz pianists Dabin Ryu, Hayoung Lyou, and Jihee Heo have each embraced their unique artistic voice within the contemporary jazz scene and will present music from their latest individual albums, each in a unique piano-drums-bass trio format, in DC’s most storied and revered Jazz club: Blues Alley.   Blues Alley Jazz, established in 1965, is one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic jazz clubs with a 60-year history and is widely recognized as a landmark venue that has hosted numerous world-renowned jazz musicians. Known for its intimate performance setting and excellent acoustics, the venue offers audiences a distinctive live music experience in close proximity to the artists. Since 2025, the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) has partnered with Blues Alley Jazz to regularly present Korean jazz artists to local audiences. This series continues that cultural exchange and collaboration between the two institutions with deep local roots.   On Monday, July 6 award-winning pianist Dabin Ryu presents selections from her latest album Trio! that showcase her refined and intricate sound in a contemporary jazz piano trio format. She will be joined by acclaimed drummer Jimmy Macbride and bassist Walter Stinson.   On Tuesday, July 7 internationally recognized jazz pianist and composer Hayoung Lyou performs works from her album The Myth of Katabasis, exploring a musical journey that bridges classical sensibilities and modern jazz expression. She will be joined by drummer Steven Crammer and bassist Walter Stinson as part of a trio.   On Wednesday, July 8 acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Jihee Heo concludes the series with a trio performance that highlights the intersection of Korean musical sensibility and jazz tradition, inviting listeners into a narrative and expressive musical world. She will perform with renowned bassist Boris Kozlov and drummer Chris Beck as part of her trio ensemble.   Each evening features two performances, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per show, available through the Blues Alley Jazz website. For more information, visit the websites of the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. and Blues Alley Jazz.   TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA BLUES ALLEY JAZZ:  Monday, July 6: Dabin Ryu Tuesday, July 7: Hayoung Lyou Wednesday, July 8: Jihee Heo About the Artists   Dabin Ryu Trio Dabin Ryu | Jazz Pianist Dabin Ryu is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer from Seoul, South Korea, currently based in New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music, a Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music, and an Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School. She has collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists including Ralph Peterson, Billy Harper, Randy Brecker, Johnathan Blake, Joe Martin, Anat Cohen, David Virelles, Godwin Louis, Rodney Jones, and Jaleel Shaw, among others. As a versatile performer, she has led her own ensembles and participated in projects such as Ralph Peterson’s Next Generation Big Band and David Virelles’ Nosotros Ensemble. Ryu is the winner of the 15th UNISA International Piano Competition and the 2025 Jazz Gallery Residency Commission. She currently serves as an associate professor at Berklee College of Music.   Walter Stinson | Bass Walter Stinson is a bassist, educator and composer currently based between Brooklyn, NY and Montréal, QC. After graduating from Purchase College in 2012, he moved to New York City where he has been working steadily ever since. Some of his most frequent collaborators include Adam O’Farrill, Kevin Sun, Max Light and Aaron Quinn. He has shared stages all over the world with Billy Hart, John Hollenbeck, Caroline Davis, Kenny Werner, Roy Nathanson, Arturo O’Farrill, Anna Webber, David Binney and Jean-Michel Pilc. In 2025, Stinson, along with pianist Evan Main and drummer Steven Crammer, released their eponymous collaboratively-led piano trio “Prawntail” on Endectomorph Records. Originally from Ithaca, NY, Stinson began studying the upright bass at the age of 10. His first exposure to music came from his mother, a pianist who would sing and play jazz standards. While growing up in Ithaca, he also had the good fortune of being mentored by two unsung heroes of the New York City jazz scene, bassist Bernie Upson and drummer George Reed as well as being under the tutelage of Nicholas Walker, a protégé of Francois Rabbath. Along his educational journey, Stinson also studied privately with Doug Weiss, Todd Coolman, Kermit Driscoll, Scott Colley, Stephan Crump, Greg August, and William Parker. Walter continues to tour worldwide, devoting himself to a variety of improvised and creative music.   Jimmy Macbride | Drums Since moving to New York in 2009, drummer Jimmy Macbride has established himself as one of the most exciting and creative young voices on his instrument. Named as one of “25 For the Future” by Downbeat Magazine, Macbride is an extremely in-demand and highly regarded sideman, valued for his musicality, versatility, and adept touch on his instrument. Coming from an artistic family (his father was a composer and mother is a visual artist), Jimmy began playing drums at age 3 and gravitated toward jazz music at an equally young age. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School, where he studied with Carl Allen, Billy Drummond, and Kenny Washington. Since finishing his studies, Macbride has worked some of the most important voices in jazz, including Terence Blanchard, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jimmy Greene, Kevin Hays, and Steve Nelson. He regularly performs throughout New York City, at venues such as Dizzy’s Club, Smalls, The Jazz Gallery, and The Blue Note. In addition, Jimmy’s musical skills have also taken him worldwide, affording him the opportunity to perform at clubs and festivals on five continents, including the Newport Jazz Festival, North Sea Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival. A testament to his artistic range and willingness to be part of any musical situation, Jimmy can be seen performing and touring regularly with a wide variety of artists and groups, encompassing a vast array of styles. Some of these include Manuel Valera, Samuel Torres, Troy Roberts, Michael Rodriguez, Marshall Gilkes, Mike Moreno, Dave Kikoski, Nir Felder, Eldar Djangirov, and his wife and frequent collaborator Miki Yamanaka, among many others. He is also noted for his powerful and supportive drumming in a big band setting, appearing with the Mingus Big Band, Ryan Keberle’s All Ears Orchestra, and the Terraza 7 Big Band regularly. An active recording artist, Macbride has appeared on over 70 albums as a sideman to date.   Hayoung Lyou Trio   Hayoung Lyou | Jazz Pianist Hayoung Lyou (b. 1992, Seoul, South Korea) is a pianist and composer based in New York City. Her latest album, The Myth of Katabasis (Endectomorph Music), featuring Thomas Morgan and Steven Crammer, has received critical acclaim from publications including DownBeat and Il Manifesto. Her music explores the intersections of bebop, free improvisation, and modern classical idioms, creating a sonic language that expresses the complexity of human emotion beyond words. She performs actively across the New York and New England regions and is also a member of Elijah Shiffer’s Dada bebop ensemble featuring James Paul Nadien and Dmitry Shenko/Anna Abondolo.   Steven Crammer | Drums Steven Crammer is an in-demand drummer based in Brooklyn, NY. His uniquely flexible musicianship has led to a rising stature on the jazz scene, since moving to NYC in 2018. Steven has released two albums, both with co-led projects. His debut album Nortonk was released on Biophilia Records in 2021. The album received praise in multiple publications including Pop Matters, Jazz Trail, Jazzwise, and All About Jazz. In November 2025, his piano trio Prawntail released their first record on Endectomorph Music. He is also a highly active sideman, having performed and/or recorded with a broad range of artists including Max Light, Cecil Alexander, Marty Ehrlich, Brian Krock, Matt Pavolka, Chris McCarthy, and many more. You can catch Steven regularly playing in NYC in a wide variety of settings as well as on tour across the US, Canada, and Europe.   Walter Stinson | Bass See artist biography above.   Jihee Heo Trio   Jihee Heo | Jazz Pianist Jihee Heo is a South Korean pianist and composer based in New York City, recognized as a distinctive voice in the contemporary jazz scene. Over the past 15 years, she has developed a unique musical identity that bridges Korean musical sensibility with the traditions of jazz, soul, and gospel, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and forward-looking. Heo has performed at major venues and festivals including Smalls, Mezzrow, Birdland, the Guggenheim Museum, Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Zinc Bar, The Django, and Sunset Sunside in Paris. She has been praised by saxophonist Vincent Herring as “a promising voice at the piano, pointing to the future of jazz.” She studied in Amsterdam before earning her Master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Her work explores themes of identity, migration, and artistic evolution, offering emotionally rich and narrative-driven musical expression.     Boris Kozlov | Bass Moscow born, three-time Grammy Award winning acoustic and electric bassist, composer and arranger Boris Kozlov has been on the New York & international jazz scene for the past 35 years. In addition to his own projects and co-leading OPUS 5, he has been serving as a bassist, arranger & musical director for the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty and The Orchestra for 22 years, winning a Grammy in 2011 for their Live at The Jazz Standard album. Boris has also been a first-call bassist for the likes of Michael Brecker, John Blake, Ray Barretto’s New World Spirit, Lew Tabackin, David Kikoski, Alex Sipiagin, Jean-Michel Pilc, John DiMartino, The Manhattan Transfer and many others. His playing & arranging can be heard on nine Grammy nominated albums plus Eddie Palmieri’s Grammy-winning Simpatico (in addition to 160+ other albums). In 2019 he recorded on another Grammy winning album, Brian Lynch’s The Omni-American Book Club. Boris also performs solo bass and teaches masterclasses around the world.   Chris Beck | Drums With the release of his debut album, The Journey, Chris Beck is making a name for himself on the New York scene as a hard-swinging, powerhouse drummer and composer. Beck’s refreshing and soulful vision as an artist is on full display, as is his unique ability to pay homage to the classic straight-ahead style of jazz while infusing elements of his African roots and Gospel upbringing. Born into a musical family, Chris Beck, a native of Philadelphia, PA has been exposed to music from a young age. Deciding to make music a career, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Temple University in 2004. In 2006, Beck moved to New York City to establish himself on the jazz scene. After settling in New York, he began studying with highly esteemed master drum teacher, Michael Carvin. In 2010, Beck graduated with a Master’s Degree in Music from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, where he studied with Victor Lewis. Chris Beck currently performs with talented musicians such as Cyrus Chestnut, Oliver Lake, and Grammy nominated Rufus Reid. He has also been blessed to share the stage with renowned musicians such as McCoy Tyner, legendary Motown recording artist Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, James “Blood” Ulmer, The Mingus Big Band, David Murray, Billy Harper, Curtis Fuller, James Spaulding, Harold Mabern, Charles Fambrough, Mulgrew Miller, Wynton Marsalis, Terell Stafford, Tim Warfield Jr., Nicholas Payton, Roy Hargrove, Wycliffe Gordon, Orrin Evans, Bruce Barth, Nicole Henry, Jennifer Holliday, Macy Gray, Mark Whitfield, Derrick Hodge, Ralph Bowen, Joanna Pascale, Joe Locke, Duane Eubanks, Eric Lewis, and many others around the world.  

2026 K-Pop Academy – Apply to join the FREE two-week intensive class or try a special one-day class!  Calling all K-Pop fans! Ready to dance like your favorite idols? Join the 2026 K-Pop Academy and bring your stage dreams to life! This year, we are offering both a two-week intensive course and several one-day classes to make the program even more accessible to all. Please choose the option that best fits your interests. Please note: applicants may apply to only one program option! Duplicate applications may be disqualified.  There is no cost to apply or participate, but space is highly limited for all program options. The application process is competitive for the two-week intensive program, and participants will be selected based on their application; the one-day K-Pop dance programs are not competitive, but participants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please see below for full details and application instructions. Inquiries: For more information, please visit the KCCDC website for updates or email us at soh24@mofa.or.kr. Two-Week Intensive Dance Class Applications Open June 10 at 10:00 AM!  Two-Week Intensive Dance Class Application Link  ●Dates/Schedule: July 20 – August 1, 2026 (6 two-hour sessions plus a final showcase on Saturday, August 1) ●Application Period: June 10 - June 17 ●Selection Results Announced: June 23 ●Location: Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008) ●Participants: 20 participants will be selected each for the Beginner Class and Intermediate Class ●Eligibility: Open to K-Pop fans ages 15 and older. Participants must be able to attend all class sessions in person in Washington, D.C. ●Fee: Free to apply and participate!  ●Language: All classes will be conducted in English. Korean language ability is not required. Instructor & Class Format   A professional K-Pop dance choreographer from Korea with experience training well-known K-Pop idol groups will lead the program, providing high-quality instruction tailored to participants' levels across two groups. This year’s academy will focus on dance training without a separate vocal training group.   [Beginner] ●For those who are interested in K-Pop but have little or no dance experience ●Focuses on basic choreography, performance understanding, teamwork building [Intermediate] ●For those with prior experience in K-Pop dance at an intermediate level ●Focuses on choreography creation, effective practice techniques, role sharing, and leadership skills Not sure which level to choose? No worries! Just upload a 1-minute dance video in the application form, and our instructor will help determine the best level for you.   One-day K-Pop Dance Classes Applications Open June 10 at 10:00 AM! (first-come, first-served)  One-day Dance Class Application Link  July 21, 7PM July 28, 7 PM July 30, 7 PM ●Dates: July 21, July 28, July 30 (7 - 9 PM) Please choose just one date option! ●Location: Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008) ●Participants: 20 participants for each class ●Eligibility: Open to K-Pop fans ages 15 and older. Participants must be able to attend all class sessions in person in Washington, D.C. ●Fee: Free to apply and participate! ●Language: All classes will be conducted in English. Korean language ability is not required. Participants can select only one class from the three options below. The choreography will be original choreography created by the instructor. ●July 21, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM Dance Song: Love, Maybe by MeloMance (멜로망스), Beginner Level ●July 28, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM Dance Song: Free from KPop Demon Hunters, Intemediate Level and up ●July 30, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM Dance Song: Heaven by Taemin (태민), Intermediate Level and up    

  Intersecting Identities, Lives: Perhaps, All of Us exhibition comes to Washington D.C. courtesy of Korea’s Touring K-Arts Project and the Seoul Museum of Art The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) proudly presents Perhaps, All of Us, a new touring exhibition of acclaimed contemporary art organized by the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) for Korea’s Touring K-Arts Project, on view June 17 to August 11.   Conceived in Seoul and presented as a traveling exhibition in Washington, D.C. and Ottawa, Perhaps, All of Us examines the shared sense of place between these capital cities. It explores key themes of publicness, historicity, and diversity through the lens of contemporary Korean art and the eyes of visionary artists Park Chan-Kyong, Jungwon Phee, Gala Porras-Kim, Im Youngzoo, Young-jun Tak, Lee JeeYang, Jung Yeondoo, Eunu Lee, Ayoung Kim, Jaehun Park, Park Hyesoo, Jisun Shin, and Shin Mi Jung. Capitals function not only as political, administrative, and cultural centers, but also as spaces where diverse identities, memories, and relationships intersect. They also evolve as urban environments shaped by the accumulation of countless individual lives and experiences. Within this context, Perhaps, All of Us reflects on how we perceive and relate to one another, including which memories and values are preserved or excluded in society.   The 13 participating artists explore the intersection of personal experience and social reality through a wide range of media and perspectives. Their works reveal the norms and boundaries formed within urban spaces, the relationships between communities and others, and the emotions and memories often overlooked in everyday life. In doing so, the exhibition moves beyond individual or regional narratives to raise universal questions that resonate with contemporary audiences.   Perhaps, All of Us is organized into three thematic sections. Part 1, Our Unknown Country, examines publicness through the dynamics of exclusion and hospitality that emerge along the boundaries between “us” and “others.” Part 2, Time Out of Bounds, recalls forgotten or silenced histories to reconsider how the present has been shaped through layers of accumulation and omission. Part 3, Perhaps, All of Us, confronts unfamiliarity and interpersonal difference while also exploring possibilities for coexistence grounded in diversity.   Through the diverse social experiences and sensibilities captured in contemporary Korean art, Perhaps, All of Us invites visitors to empathize with the lives and perspectives of others, and to consider how such empathy may expand into meaningful solidarity.   Perhaps, All of Us launches with an opening reception on Wednesday, June 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including remarks by featured artist Jaehun Park about his artistic practice and the exhibition’s central themes. The opening will also include a guided exhibition tour led by a curator from the Seoul Museum of Art, who will introduce the curatorial framework and key works on view.   Perhaps, All of Us June 17 – August 11, 2026 Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW) Featuring Park Chan-Kyong, Jungwon Phee, Gala Porras-Kim, Im Youngzoo, Young-jun Tak, Lee JeeYang, Jung Yeondoo, Eunu Lee, Ayoung Kim, Jaehun Park, Park Hyesoo, Jisun Shin, and Shin Mi Jung RSVP FOR THE OPENING EVENT! About the Exhibition   Perhaps, All of Us reflects on the ways in which we form relationships and coexist in a world shaped by intersecting, diverse life conditions and experiences. Conceived in Seoul and presented as a traveling exhibition in Washington, D.C. and Ottawa, it focuses on the shared spatial identity of these capital cities, drawing out three thematic axes from this foundation: publicness, historicity, and diversity. As centers of politics and administration, and as sites wherein multiple cultures converge, these cities accumulate collective memory and identity even as their boundaries are continually drawn and redrawn.   The exhibition examines these themes in both a Korean context and through the eyes of visionary Korean & Korean-heritage artists Park Chan-Kyong, Jungwon Phee, Gala Porras-Kim, Im Youngzoo, Young-jun Tak, Lee JeeYang, Jung Yeondoo, Eunu Lee, Ayoung Kim, Jaehun Park, Park Hyesoo, Jisun Shin, and Shin Mi Jung.   Part 1: Our Unknown Country examines publicness by exploring how we perceive and relate to one another. It looks closely at the subtle thresholds where “us” and “not us” are defined, and where exclusion and hospitality intersect.   Part 2: Time Out of Bounds calls forth times that have been forgotten or silenced, querying how the present has been shaped through layers of accumulation and omission. In doing so, it both invites a renewed understanding of the present and encourages us to view the future through a historical lens.   Part 3: Perhaps, All of Us confronts the unfamiliarity and differences that arise within the layers of publicness and historicity, seeking possibilities for coexistence grounded in the diversity each of us carries.   Through contemporary Korean art, this exhibition illuminates the intersection of individual experiences and social contexts, prompting a reconsideration of the norms and boundaries we often take for granted. The narratives explored in the works extend beyond any single region, resonating with the situations we all face in the contemporary era. As we strive to measure and understand one another’s lives and temporalities, we begin to empathize with the experiences of others. That empathy, in turn, has the potential to expand into solidarity, bringing us, perhaps, closer to what it truly means to be “us.”   For more on the featured artists and their individual practices, see below.    Part 1: Our Unknown Country   Jaehun Park Ritual for the Iceberg 2022, 3D simulation video on square LED display, sound, 4 min. 16 sec., ed. 3/3, Courtesy of the artist, commissioned by LG Display and Ulsan Art Museum Park Chan-Kyong Folkism_Rock Man  2010, digital pigment print, 76 × 70 cm, Seoul Museum of Art Collection Park Hyesoo A place for anybody and somebody, Audience No. 43 2020, steel chair, variable paper chair, polaroid film, text, single-channel video, color, sound, 15 min. 33 sec., dimensions variable Seoul Museum of Art Collection Part 2: Time Out of Bounds Ayoung Kim PH Express 2011, two-channel video, color, sound (stereo), 31 min. 57 sec., ed. 2/3 (3+A.P.1), Seoul Museum of Art Collection Im Youngzoo Generally Fair 2017, single-channel video, color, sound (stereo), 7 min. 30 sec., ed. 1/3, Seoul Museum of Art Collection Shin Mi Jung Bam Island 2020, single-channel video, color, sound, 19 min. 41 sec., ed. 1/5 (5+A.P.1), Seoul Museum of Art Collection Jisun Shin The White Fox’s Spellbook 2021, single-channel video, color, sound, 10 min. 12 sec., ed. 1/5, Seoul Museum of Art Collection   Part 3: Perhaps, All of Us Gala Porras-Kim Muscle Memory 2017, single-channel video, black-and-white, silent, 6 min. 10 sec., Seoul Museum of Art Collection, gift of Gala Porras-Kim and Commonwealth and Council Eunu Lee Rusty Bronze 2016, urethane paint on Styrofoam, 52.5 × 125.6 × 17.5 cm, Seoul Museum of Art Collection Lee JeeYang figure#0 2019, archival pigment print, 70 × 70 cm, ed. 1/5 (5+A.P.2), Seoul Museum of Art Collection Jung Yeondoo Six Points 2010, single-channel video, color, sound, 28 min. 44 sec., A.P.1, Seoul Museum of Art Collection Young-jun Tak Love Your Clean Feet on Thursday 2023, single-channel 4K video, color, 5.1 sound, 18 min. 53 sec., ed. 2/5 (5+A.P.2), Seoul Museum of Art Collection, supported by Fondation d'entreprise Hermès, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Burger Collection, Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien, Stiftung Kunstfonds, and NEUSTARTplus-Stipendium Jungwon Phee Untitled: The Black Path CDVIII 2025, oil on canvas, 162.2 × 130.3 cm, Courtesy of the artist  

Join the KCCDC in partnership with nine DC-based embassies and cultural centers as we proudly present EuroAsia Shorts 2026! EAS marks its 20th anniversary this year as the Capital's only embassy-hosted short film festival, offering an international cinematic dialogue that's always free and open to the public.  On June 11 at 6:00 p.m., the KCCDC and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington present a special pairing of Korean and Italian films at the Embassy of Italy. Korea will also be featured among the closing night films from all countries on June 12 at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center. For details on all events and to RSVP, visit www.EuroAsiaShortsDC.com. EAS 2026 offers a full week of six in-person short film screening, discussion, and reception events representing South Korea, Austria, Indonesia, Germany, Japan, Italy, Oman, Spain, Pakistan, and France. The theme which ties all EAS films together in 2026 is Past/Present/Future, reflecting cross-cultural insights into generational change, cultural heritage, modernization, technology, and life’s precious, fleeting moments, presented in harmony with America’s 250th anniversary milestone. EuroAsia Shorts 2026 Festival Dates: June 5 - 12 Multiple Venues  For details on all events and to RSVP, visit www.EuroAsiaShortsDC.com. Korea & Italy Pairing Program: Screening + Discussion Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. Embassy of Italy 3000 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC 20008 RSVP FOR THIS EVENT! EuroAsia Shorts 2026 Ten countries. Six programs. One medium. Celebrating 20 years of insightful short films from Asia and Europe presented in Washington, D.C.   June 5 - 12, 2026 | 5 Country Pairing Programs & 1 All-Inclusive Closing www.euroasiashortsdc.com | www.facebook.com/EuroAsiaShorts   (Washington, D.C.) EuroAsia Shorts (EAS) proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a full week of six in-person screening, discussion, and reception events featuring international short films at Washington, D.C. embassies and cultural centers, available free to the public, June 5 – 12. Join an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian as we celebrate two decades of EAS in the nation’s Capital in the year of the United States’ Semiquincentennial!   This year, EAS opens on Friday, June 5 and closes on Friday, June 12. The first five evenings—each a pairing of short films from two countries designed as a cinematic conversation—will be followed by the traditional closing night on Friday June 12, featuring short films from all partner countries, represented by DC-based embassies and cultural organizations. Several events include post-film discussions and complementary receptions.   The annual theme which ties all EAS films together in 2026 is Past/Present/Future, reflecting insights into generational change, cultural heritage, modernization, technology, and life’s precious, fleeting moments, presented in harmony with America’s 250th anniversary milestone.   EAS films span all genres and styles, and naturally encompass diverse worldviews and cultural perspectives. Through the lens of a central theme, EAS strives to highlight its featured countries’ uniqueness as well as their shared humanity.   All EAS programs are free to attend. Registration is required, with limited ticket quantities. All films are presented with original audio and English subtitles (as needed). Find complete information, schedules, images, and partner information at www.EuroAsiaShortsDC.com.   About the Theme: Past/Present/Future   The theme for EAS 2026 is Past/Present/Future. Individuals, communities, cultures, and countries are all constantly journeying from the past, through the present, and into the future. From time to time we pass certain milestones and may reflect on how far we've come—or the unwritten and unimaginable road ahead. Some traditions deserve to be carried forward, while others are best left behind, either for their own sake or to pave the way forward. Regardless, the decisions of today are often driven by our experiences as much as by what we want to become. Touchstones, innovations, nostalgia, trepidation, and aspiration all compete for our fleeting attention. Thus, to balance the past, present, and future without being bound to any one is an eminently human challenge.    About the Festival   Now in its 20th year (2026), EuroAsia Shorts (originally the Asian-European Short Film Showcase) remains a collaboration between a small group of Washington, D.C. embassies and cultural centers. Since 2006, the festival has presented more than 400 short films, including many award-winning and aspiring filmmaker shorts making their U.S. or world premiere. Each year an exceptionally broad variety of films and styles are presented, all connected by a single theme to facilitate meaningful, insightful discussion. EuroAsia Shorts offers an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian.   EAS pairing programs were originally conceived as a format that can foster a cultural dialogue, showcasing about 30 minutes of short films from each of two countries—one Asian and one European—followed by a wide-ranging audience discussion with guest speakers from culture and film. The final closing program features extra-short shorts films from all participating countries and a lively panel discussion, tying together the festival’s broader theme of universality and cross-cultural understanding.   The 2026 festival features films from 10 countries. Check out the links below for more on each partner organization and our many cultural programs beyond EAS.   EAS 2026 Partner Organizations: Alliance Française de Washington Austrian Cultural Forum Washington Cultural Office, Embassy of Spain Embassy of Pakistan Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Goethe-Institut Washington (Germany) Italian Cultural Institute Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C., Embassy of the Republic of Korea The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (Oman)   Brief Schedule   Pairing Programs | June 5 – 12   Spain & Oman | In-person Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009   Austria & Indonesia | In-person Monday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. Embassy of Austria 3524 International Ct NW, Washington, DC 20008   Japan & Germany | In-person Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th St NW #100 Washington, DC 20036   Pakistan & France | In-person Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. Embassy of Pakistan 3517 International Ct NW, Washington, DC 20008   Italy & South Korea | In-person Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. Embassy of Italy 3000 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC 20008   Closing Program | June 12   All Countries | In-person Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036   EuroAsia Shorts would like to thank the following supporters and contributors:   International Short Film Festival Oberhausen (loan of featured German films) European-American Cultural Foundation (reception support)     How to RSVP   All RSVP links, once announced, will be available at www.EuroAsiaShortsDC.com. However, not all events will be posted at the same time and registration processes may vary for each host partner. To receive invitations directly and as early as possible, follow individual EAS partners on social media or join their e-mailing lists via the links above or on the central EAS website. Some films may be intended for mature audiences.   Press Contacts / EAS 2026 Co-Chairs   Adam Wojciechowicz, Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (202) 587-6168, AWOJ@koreaembassy.org   Cordula Everett, Austrian Cultural Forum Washington (202) 895-6772, cordula.everett@bmeia.gv.at