MAT-MUT Box: K-LIFE, K-SOUL

A cultural journey with a lecture, an interactive box experience, and a Bibimbap tasting. 

Hosted by Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles & Korean Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF)
Operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea

What to Expect & Highlights

• Lecture: The Philosophy of Hansik
  Explore Korea’s culinary traditions, seasonal customs, and the artistry of plating with visual and cultural insights.
• Hansik Culture Box Exploration
  Hands-on learning with curated materials, food models, and cultural artifacts.
  
  
• Bibimbap Making Experience & Tasting
  Create your own bibimbap with seasonal ingredients while tasting and comparing diverse Korean sauces (jang), from early soy sauces to aged varieties and specialty condiments.

- Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM ? 2:00 PM
- Location: 3F Ari Hall, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles

RSVP & Selection Info

RSVP Required: https://forms.gle/iozVKJQjqsRWgjzz5

Seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, participants will be randomly selected by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA).
All confirmed attendees will receive an official confirmation email once selection is complete.

- RSVP Period: Oct 8 (Wednesday) - Oct 10 (Friday) by 12:00 PM (Noon)

Please note: Space is limited, and participation is only available to those who receive a confirmation email.

About the Instructors

Kim Min-ji, F&B Visual Director & Food Stylist
Bridging film, culinary design, and visual narrative, Kim’s work includes set styling, food storytelling, and menu architecture that artfully merges tradition and contemporary aesthetics.

Lee Bo-bae, Chef & Culinary Expert
A master in Korean fermentation and jang traditions, Lee brings insight into sauces, historical flavor profiles, and hands-on teaching of deep food culture.

* This program is presented by the Korean Cultural Center LA and is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea and the KOFICE (Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange) as part of the "Touring K-Arts" project.