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Korea proudly took part in the 7th Asian Film Festival, held from December 9th to 11th at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. The event brought together diverse cultures and cinematic talents from across Asia, (China, Iran, Japan, Korea & Turkey) offering audiences a rich experience of storytelling, artistry, and cultural exchange. Korea’s representation added vibrant depth to the festival, showcasing its dynamic film industry and creative vision through the movie "The Way Home". Photos:

Here are the highlights from the final SAC on Screen screening of 2025, held on December 3rd. For this special year-end edition, attendees enjoyed a captivating viewing of Giselle, an iconic ballet known for its emotional depth, graceful choreography, and timeless storytelling. The event brought together lovers of dance, music, and Korean performing arts, offering a relaxing and culturally enriching experience to close out the year. Photos:

Highlights from the KCCN Taekwondo 3rd Term Graduation on November 25 & 27! Congratulations to all our amazing students! See you in the 2026 Taekwondo classes! Photos:

On November 19th, KCC Nigeria hosted a Hangeul Calligraphy Writing Event at the Korea Corner, University of Abuja. Students learned from a native Korean calligraphy instructor who guided them in writing their names in Hangeul, introducing them to the beauty and structure of the Korean writing system. Participants also enjoyed trying on traditional hanboks and decorating Korean hand fans, gaining hands-on exposure to various elements of Korean culture. The event provided a meaningful platform for creativity, cultural appreciation, and cross-cultural interaction. Then on November 26th, the Korea Corner came alive again as KCCN held a Korean Traditional Games Day, featuring Tuho, Jegi Chagi, and Gonggi Nori. From throwing and kicking challenges to fun coordination games, everyone had an amazing time — and trying on beautiful hanboks made the experience even more memorable. Together, both events offered students an engaging journey into Korean culture through language, art, and traditional play. Photos:

The Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria held its annual celebration of Korea’s most iconic dish, Kimchi, from 19–21 November 2025. This year’s edition showcased the taste, creativity, and cultural significance of Kimchi, while promoting Korea–Nigeria cultural exchange through food under the theme #Kimchi360. Throughout the week, various Kimchi-making sessions were organised for the KCCN audience, the Wives of the Diplomatic Community in Abuja, the Association of Professional Chefs in Nigeria, and Hallyu Creators. The aim of Kimchi Week was to celebrate Korean food culture, deepen Korea–Nigeria cultural exchange, and introduce visitors to the diversity and artistry of Kimchi. Photos:

On November 7th, the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Abuja, hosted the 2025 National Day of Korea Reception at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event brought together diplomats, government officials, and representatives from cultural institutions across Nigeria, celebrating the enduring friendship between Korea and Nigeria. Guests were treated to a vibrant showcase of Korean culture, featuring captivating performances by Gina Hwang and Sangjaru. Prominent Korean brands operating in Nigeria including Samsung, LG, KIA, Hyundai, KOTRA, and Linda Solpia (Xpression) also graced the occasion, presenting exclusive displays of their latest innovations and products. The evening also included a sumptuous dining experience, offering guests a taste of authentic Korean cuisine and the warmth of Korean hospitality. Photos:

On 25th June, students of Total Academy visited KCCNigeria. They had a tour of the ongoing "K-pop Meets Korean Traditional Music" Exhibition and learned about the rich branches of traditional Korean music embedded in various K-pop works. They also painted the Korean traditional mask also known as Tal as a fun activity during the excursion. Photos:

On 19th March, students of Triumphant Kiddies Academy, visited the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria to explore the Korean culture. During the tour, they learned about the history and philosophy of Hangeul (Korean Alphabet) and other Korean Cultural objects namely; Hanbok, Hanok, and Hansik. Additionally, they painted the Korean traditional mask also known as Tal as a fun activity during the excursion. Photos:

On March 12, a second group of students from Stella Maris School Abuja visited KCCNigeria. They learned about various aspects of the Korean culture and participated in a Taekwondo demonstration session and Korean traditional masks (Tal) decoration as a fun activity for the excursion. Photos:

On March 11, students of Stella Maris School Abuja visited KCCNigeria. The students through the K-culture box learned about various aspects of Korean culture such as Hangeul (Korean characters), Korean traditional clothing(Hanbok), Korean traditional House (Hanok), Korean traditional food (Hansik), Traditional Korean Music instruments and traditional masks (Tal). For cultural activities, they participated in a Taekwondo session and decorated Korean traditional masks (Tal). Photos:

On February 25th, students from Bellevue Academy Abuja visited the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria to immerse themselves in and explore Korean culture. During their visit, the students discovered various elements of Korean culture, including Hangeul (the Korean alphabet), traditional Korean clothing (Hanbok), the architecture of Korean homes (Hanok), Korean cuisine (Hansik), traditional Korean musical instruments, and cultural masks (Tal). Additionally, the students had the opportunity to learn basic conversational Korean phrases, explore Korean food through the Korean Culture Box and Hansik Box, and create their own traditional Korean masks (Tal). Photos:

On February 18th, students from Harbour Academy visited the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria to immerse themselves in Korean culture. During the visit, they explored the history and philosophy behind Hangeul (the Korean Alphabet) as well as other cultural artifacts, including the Hanbok, Hanok, and Hansik. As part of the experience, the students also participated in a fun activity, painting traditional Korean masks known as Tal. Photos: