An exhibition at Kingston Museum was attended by the UK Ambassador of the Republic of Korea last week.

The ‘Through their eyes: depicting Korea and UK, then and now,’ exhibition is now open to the public and runs until September 30.

Prints are displayed representing life in Korea as well as artworks focusing on life in the UK, produced by Korean artists.

Ambassador Joonkook Hwang attended the museum with his wife, Shil Rhee, on Thursday, July 6.

During the private viewing, Mayor of Kingston councillor Julie Pickering, said: “From the Korean Festival in September to upcoming teaching exchanges and much more, there are a huge number of Korean cultural events to look forward to in our Royal Borough.

“This exhibition is an embodiment of the wonderful blend we have in Kingston and long may this continue to thrive.”

Ambassador Hwang added: “From the Korean Festival in September to upcoming teaching exchanges and much more, there are a huge number of Korean cultural events to look forward to in our Royal Borough.

“This exhibition is an embodiment of the wonderful blend we have in Kingston and long may this continue to thrive.”

For further information, visit www.kingston.gov.uk/museum