{
  "id": 11372734,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T06:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "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 Korean culture for the month of October, thanks to a month-long program highlighting contemporary Korean storytelling. This Curated Korea 2026 event will showcase dramas, literature, and Korean street food through a variety of programs including screenings, author talks, and culinary experiences. The program kicked off on Thursday with the premiere of the popular K-drama \"The Ordinary Jackpot\" at the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Attendees will have the chance to watch the drama and engage in a discussion about it. The following week, a screening of another hit K-drama \"Study Group\" will take place at Foyles Charing Cross on October 8. Renowned K-drama director Jang Tae-yoo, known for blockbuster hits such as \"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. The program will continue with a screening of the psychological thriller \"Dear X,\" adapted from a webtoon, on October 16 at Garden Cinema, followed by a panel discussion. Literary events will also be featured, with author Kim Cho-yeop speaking about his book \"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…",
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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",
        "published": "2026-10-02T05:57:02.000Z"
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  "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."
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