2025 Spring Clubs in June

“I want to speak Korean! But with whom? Where? I wish there was a place where I could freely have conversations without pressure!”

☕ Chat Club June Session Registration (Click!)

 If that sounds like you, then join “Coffee & Talk: The Korean Chat Club!” Enjoy a cup of coffee while chatting in Korean with Korean teachers and native speakers as well as your friends✨ You may not be able to travel to Korea right away, but at our Korean Café, you’ll experience the magic of being in Korea while sipping coffee with a Korean speakers.

📍 What can you expect?

🗣️ Casual, Free-Talking Sessions → No fixed topics—just a relaxed environment to practice speaking Korean.

❓ Questions are welcome! → Feel free to ask any questions you have about learning Korean.

📢 100% Korean-only rule! → You may use English or French only when asking questions.

☕ From light conversations to deep discussions about Korean culture—enjoy a space where you can fully immerse yourself in Korean!

Exploring Korean Society Through Baeksang Award-Winning Directors

This semester, our movie club will explore Korean society through the lens of six films that won the Best Director Award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. These films are not only critically acclaimed but also showcase the unique vision of their directors, offering a deep exploration of Korea’s social landscape, historical contexts, and cultural shifts.

By analyzing these films, we will examine how the directors convey their messages and perspectives on Korean society—from personal identity crises to class struggles, religious dilemmas, and political power structures. Each film serves as a reflection of Korea’s past, present, and future, allowing us to engage in meaningful discussions about the country’s evolving social fabric.

As we watch and discuss these films together, we will explore how the directors perceive Korean society and what messages they seek to convey.

Through themes such as personal growth and identity, class struggles, religious conflicts, and political power structures, these films offer us a unique opportunity to examine Korea’s past, present, and future.

By engaging with these movies, we can gain a deeper understanding of Korean history and culture, as well as explore the country’s distinctive perspectives and social issues. Let’s come together to share insights, exchange ideas, and create an enriching and meaningful experience!

If you’re interested in joining the movie club, please sign up through the link. 🎬🇰🇷✨

🎬 Movie Club June Session Registration (Click!)

June Movie Club Selection – Tazza: The High Rollers (2006, Directed by Choi Dong-hoon)

🎲 Tazza: The High Rollers is a critically acclaimed Korean crime drama directed by Choi Dong-hoon, starring Jo Seung-woo, Kim Hye-soo, and Baek Yoon-sik. The film follows Goni, a young man who loses everything to gambling and dives into the underground world of hwatu (Korean card games) to seek revenge and become a master gambler. With its stylish direction, compelling characters, and intense plot twists, Tazza explores themes of temptation, deception, and obsession. It was not only a massive box office success but also earned Choi Dong-hoon the Best Director award at the 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards. The film remains a classic in Korean cinema, celebrated for its sharp dialogue, unforgettable performances, and gritty portrayal of Korea’s gambling underworld. A gripping ride through high-stakes games, hidden betrayals, and the price of ambition when everything is on the line.

🍳 From Kitchen to Culture: Korean Cooking Workshop

Korean Cooking Workshop – June Session: Making Tteokbokki

🍳 Cooking Workshop June Session Registration (Click!)

This June, our Korean Cooking Workshop invites you to experience Korea’s culinary culture through one of its most beloved comfort foods — tteokbokki (떡볶이).

Tteokbokki is a spicy, sweet, and savory dish made with chewy rice cakes simmered in gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) sauce. Originally enjoyed as royal cuisine during the Joseon Dynasty, it has evolved into one of the most popular street foods in Korea today.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to prepare classic tteokbokki from scratch, discover its cultural background, and explore the social role of food in everyday Korean life, from night markets to school snack time.

Let’s cook and eat together!