{
  "id": 11369052,
  "title": "From screen to street food, Korea brings its dynamic storytellers to London",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/from-screen-to-street-food-korea-brings-its-dynamic-storytellers-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T05:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261002/from-screen-to-street-food-korea-brings-its-dynamic-storytellers-to-london"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "London will be immersed in contemporary Korean culture throughout October, as a month-long program brings together dramas, literature, and street food. Curated Korea 2026 will showcase works, creators, and ideas that are shaping Korean culture through various programs, ranging from television to books and culinary experiences.\n\nThe program kicked off on Thursday with a screening and discussion of the popular K-drama \"The Ordinary Jackpot\" at the Korean Cultural Centre. Attendees can look forward to another screening of \"Study Group\" at Foyles Charing Cross on October 8. Renowned K-drama director Jang Tae-yoo, known for hits like \"My Love from the Star,\" will attend a screening and Q&A session for his upcoming series \"Bon Appétit, Your Majesty\" at the Royal Society of Arts on October 9.\n\nThe event series will continue on October 16 at Garden Cinema, where a screening of \"Dear X,\" a psychological thriller adapted from a webtoon, will be followed by a panel discussion. Literary events will feature Kim Cho-yeop, the author of \"If We Can.\"",
  "summary": "London is set to spend October immersed in contemporary Korean culture, with dramas, literature and food brought together for a monthlong program featuring screenings, author talks and Korean street-food experiences. The Korean Cultural Centre UK said Friday that Curated Korea 2026 will introduce works, creators and ideas shaping Korean culture through programs spanning television, books and…",
  "key_points": [
    "London hosts month-long Korean cultural program in October",
    "K-drama \"The Ordinary Jackpot\" screened at Korean Cultural Centre",
    "Literary author Kim Cho-yeop to participate in events"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This cultural program solidifies London's role as a hub for experiencing international storytelling, giving Korean creators a platform to showcase their work and connect with a broader audience.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "From screen to street food, Korea brings its dynamic storytellers to London",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/from-screen-to-street-food-korea-brings-its-dynamic-storytellers-to-11372734",
        "published": "2026-10-02T06:22:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}