Korea Day Celebration & Symphony Orchestra Concert
October 3 | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Date & Time
Friday, October 3, 2025 (4:30–9:30 p.m.)
The Korean American Faculty & Staff Association at UWM and Korean American Association of Milwaukee host the 2025 KOREA Day (한국의 날) Celebration.
The event will kick off with a variety of activities, such as K-Pop dance performances, Korean songs, a show-and-tell about Korea, and Taekwondo demonstrations by students and community members. Later in evening there will be Korean food tastings, exhibition, and traditional Korean craft making and games. Admission for this portion is free.
The highlight of the event, the 2025 Korea Day Concert, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The UWM Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Jun Kim, will perform with an internationally acclaimed Korean soloist. Concert details and program TBA. This concert is a ticketed event.
Event Schedule
| Friday, October 3, 2025 | Details |
|---|---|
| 4:30-6 p.m. (FREE) | K-Pop dance performances, Korean songs, a show-and-tell about Korea and Taekwondo demonstrations by students and community members. |
| 6–7:30 p.m. (FREE) | Korean food tastings, exhibition, and traditional Korean craft making and games. |
| 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. (Tickets below) | The UWM Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Jun Kim, will perform with an internationally acclaimed Korean soloist. Concert details and program TBA. |
In-person Tickets
| General | $10 |
| Seniors 65+, *UWM Faculty, Staff & Alumni | $8 |
| Youth 17 and Under | $5 |
| *UWM Student | FREE |
| *PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department) | FREE |