The Jeolla Kimjang Experience 2026 brought together participants from across Switzerland to discover Korea’s UNESCO-recognised Kimjang tradition through a family recipe from Jeolla Province. More than a kimchi workshop, it was a day of sharing, community and cultural exchange.
Friends of Korea explored Korean contemporary art at Art Basel 2026, discovering the stories behind Gallery Hyundai, Kukje Gallery and Tina Kim Gallery.
Friends of Korea supported an unforgettable evening with Ven. Jeong Kwan, sharing the philosophy of Korean temple food through culture, sustainability, and dialogue.
Swiss fondue. Korean japchae. Italian parmigiana. Red wine and fresh-baked pies. The table became a spontaneous celebration of cultures, just what people wanted to share.
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What happens when 30 Swiss and Korean strangers gathered to make kimchi together? On Saturday, July 26, something special unfolded at the Gedenkstätte Riehen in Basel. Thirty people who are curious about Korean food, came together and left not just with jars of homemade kimchi, but also with warm hearts and new friendships.
Our Jeolla-style Kimchi Workshop filled up quickly, with a waitlist longer than expected. But what we created that day wasn’t just kimchi. It was something far more meaningful.
Last Thursday 15th May, at AI Knowledge Exchange: Think Global, AI Local, we were talking about what matters when the novelty wears off: trust, ethics, and the cultural forces shaping what we build — and why.
Friends of Korea had the honor of attending a special gathering hosted by the Embassy of Korea in Switzerland at the Sternen Muri Hotel in Bern. This event brought together various Korean associations, including Hallyu Korea, along with students and young professionals from Lausanne and Zurich, to celebrate cultural exchange and strengthen community ties.
Exciting News: Friends of Korea is Here! The Friends of Korea Info Session & Benefit Concert was a wonderful opportunity to introduce our vision and strengthen connections within our community.
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