Get ready to turn up the heat with a creative twist on Korean noodles! In this special K-Noodle Competition hosted by the King Sejong Institute at the Korean Cultural Centre, participants are invited to transform Korean ramyeon (instant noodles) into something uniquely their own. By adding garnishes and ingredients inspired by South African landscapes, culture, and flavours, students will create dishes that tell a story of connection between Korea and South Africa. More than just cooking, this challenge is about creativity, presentation, and cultural imagination. We look forward to seeing how you bring your K-Noodle story to life! This programme is open only to students enrolled in the KSI Beginner (Level 1A) course. DATES   • Monday, 23 March   • Tuesday, 24 March   • Thursday, 26 March TIME 12:00–13:30 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/pM1vSwwZ73R4FLYG9 *required The King Sejong Institute (KSI) is a Korean government–supported global network dedicated to teaching the Korean language and sharing Korean culture around the world. For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Welcome the Lunar New Year with Korean traditions at the Korean Cultural Centre! Join us for Seollal 2026, a joyful celebration filled with cultural experiences, traditional games, and festive food that bring Korea’s most important holiday to life.  From wearing hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) to making mandu (Korean dumplings) and tasting classic New Year dishes, the day offers a warm and memorable way to experience Korean culture together. Seollal Seollal (설날) is Korea’s Lunar New Year and one of the most meaningful holidays of the year. Families gather to honour their ancestors, share traditional meals,  and wish one another good fortune for the year ahead. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and togetherness, celebrated with special foods, customs, and games passed down through generations. PROGRAMME   • Hanbok Experience   • Traditional Seollal Game   • Seollal Quiz   • Make Your Own Mandu   • Experience Rice Cake & Mandu Soup DATE Tuesday, 17 February 2026 TIME 10:00–13:00 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/yUsEa8wmsJe9YjCp6 *required Happy New Year! 새해 복 많이 받으세요! For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Cape Town, we’re on our way! Get ready for a full day of sights, sounds, and flavours as the Travelling Korea festival brings the best of Korean culture to the Mother City. From high-energy K-pop performances and hands-on traditional activities to vibrant exhibitions and authentic Korean treats, it’s an all-in-one celebration for the whole family. Come explore Korean art and history, try on a hanbok (traditional Korean dress), join interactive games and crafts, and taste the dishes that have made Korean food famous worldwide. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of all things Korean! PROGRAMME   • K-POP PERFORMANCES   • EXHIBITION   • TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCES   • INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES   • FOOD TASTING DATE Saturday, 11 October 2025 TIME 11:00–17:00 VENUE Groote Schuur High School (📍 Address: 72 Palmyra Rd, Newlands, Cape Town) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/Pzotogd1iLoxvMQm6 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Celebrate the beauty of the Korean alphabet at the Korean Cultural Centre! Join us for Hangeul Day 2025, a lively programme of cultural activities showcasing the creativity and legacy of Hangeul, Korea’s unique writing system. From quick language lessons and hands-on crafts to music, food, and a special lecture, the day offers something for everyone to enjoy. Hangeul Day Hangeul Day (한글날) is celebrated every year on 9 October in Korea to mark the creation of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, by King Sejong the Great in 1443. It honours the scientific design, cultural importance, and accessibility of this writing system, which continues to be a source of pride for Koreans today. PROGRAMME   • Learn Korean in 30 Minutes   • Hangeul Stamp Making   • Korean “Gat” (traditional hat) Crafting   • Lecture: Four Friends of the Scholar's Study   • Korean Song Contest   • Korean Noodle Tasting DATE Saturday, 4 October 2025 TIME 11AM-3PM VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/PH9W7viAf4Hz7iGdA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

8 September 2025 10:30AM-4PM Korean Cultural Centre SA 267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria Step into the world of Korean tradition through fashion and art! Join us at the Korean Cultural Centre for a special day exploring the beauty of Hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing, and experiencing hands-on craft workshops. Begin with an engaging lecture tracing Hanbok’s history, symbolism, and its on-screen life in Korean dramas and media. In the afternoon, shift from insight to practice: craft a Gwi-Jumeoni finished with Maedeup knots and explore Minhwa, Korea’s folk-art tradition of auspicious motifs. A compact, hands-on day that ties fashion, craft, and story together. Don’t miss the chance to explore Korea’s artistry, from timeless fashion to meaningful crafts. Gwi-Jumeoni with Maedeup (Traditional Korean pouch with knots) Gwi-Jumeoni is a traditional Korean pouch, often carried with Hanbok. Made from colourful fabric and tied with a drawstring, it once held small items or charms. Its drawstring is often finished with Maedeup, the Korean knots known for its clean, balanced form. Today, it symbolizes good fortune and beauty, adding elegance to traditional attire. Minhwa painting (Korean folk art) Minhwa are Korean folk paintings created by everyday people. They often show symbols of good fortune, happiness, and protection. These artworks were used to decorate homes and express people’s hopes and beliefs. PROGRAMME   • Lecture | 10:30AM-12PM     - Overview of Korean Hanbok Culture & Hanbok in Korean Dramas and Media   • Workshop | 1PM-4PM     - Gwi-Jumeoni with Maedeup (Korean traditional pouch with knots)     - Minhwa painting (Korean folk art) DATE Monday, 8 September 2025 TIME 10:30AM-4PM VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/W9wfBjo6TcykaMzx6 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr