Korean Cultural Centre Canada

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About Korean Cultural Centre Canada

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) is a government institution established in September 2016 under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada. The mandate of the KCC is to enhance Korea-Canada relations by promoting mutual understanding between Koreans and Canadians through the sharing of Korean culture, and facilitating bilateral cooperation between arts and cultural institutions.

The KCC aims to connect with Canadians by hosting and supporting a variety of cultural activities including exhibitions, performances, film screenings, festivals, cultural and language classes, as well as outreach programs. To this end, the KCC will work to collaborate with various arts and cultural institutions and communities across Canada to provide Canadians with memorable experiences of Korean culture.

Established in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, the KCC is conveniently accessible to the public having occupied a prime space in a prominent downtown location, with related organizations such as the Canada Council for the Arts and Ottawa Tourism as neighbours. The KCC is well-positioned for the future development of Korea-Canada cultural cooperation, with its close proximity to Canada’s political centers and cultural institutions such as the Parliament of Canada and Ottawa City Hall, as well as the National Arts Centre and the National Gallery of Canada.

Korea and Canada are strong international partners with recent successive bilateral achievements in the areas of diplomacy, economy, and trade such as the 50th Anniversary of Korea-Canada Diplomatic Relations in 2013; reciprocal summit visits and the conclusion of the Korea-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2014; and in 2015, the FTA coming into effect, as well as the conclusion of the negotiation of Korea-Canada Science, Technology and Innovation Agreement. Against this synergetic backdrop, the KCC will play an active role in expanding the foundation for deepening mutual understanding and cooperation in cultural and people-to-people exchanges.