Global Connections: CCC hosts Korean Performing Arts students for two-day programme

Last month, Capital City College welcomed a group of performing arts high school students and teachers from Jeju Island, South Korea, for a creative cultural exchange programme focused on dialogue around human rights.

The two-day programme, sponsored by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education, included a powerful theatrical performance inspired by the Jeju Massacre – known as Jeju 4.3. in Korean. The programme included collaborative workshops with CCC students at our Holloway and King’s Cross campuses.

The ‘Revealing Truth: Jeju 4·3 Archives’ were inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in April 2025.  The archives detail not only the Jeju Massacre, when an estimated 30,000 people were killed on Jeju Island during the newly founded South Korean government’s suppression of a communist revolt between 1947-54, but also the grassroots truth-finding movement that followed.

The Jeju 4.3 Incident also served as the background for Nobel Prize literature winner Han Kang’s book, We do not part, which explores themes of humanity and survival.

The Incident has only recently been formally recognised by the South Korean Government. This programme aims to educate future generations about the significance of this event and promote understanding through the arts.

Led by Tim Chaundy, Curriculum Lead for Performing Arts at CCC, the exchange programme brought together young people from both countries to explore movement and acting exercises, share perspectives, and learn from each other’s experiences.

Students enjoyed lunch together and took part in a workshop exploring themes of humanity and resilience.

Seungeun Chang, Head of International Development and Operations at CCC, said:

“Hosting the students from Jeju Island has provided our CCC students with a truly enriching experience. It was beautiful to witness the creativity and genuine friendships forged between young people from two nations.

“This powerful exchange, even while exploring a profound historic incident, beautifully highlights the shared humanity and potential for global connection among future generations. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Jeju Provincial Office of Education for making this invaluable experience possible.

This event is part of CCC’s commitment to providing enriching experiences that broaden horizons and foster global connections.

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