💡 Korean Futures Lab: K-Art x Technology

Korean Futures Lab is a twice-yearly, one-day creative program presented by Korean Center, Inc. (KCI) with support from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco and the Overseas Koreans Agency. Each session brings together Bay Area teens to explore Korean arts, storytelling, AI, media, and technology through hands-on workshops and honest conversations with working creators.

This June, Korean Futures Lab: K-Art x Technology invites teens ages 13–19 to storyboard a short film, create music with AI, make a microdrama, try vibe coding, and imagine new creative futures through art and technology.

✨ No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and creativity.

📅 Program Details

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM–4:30 PM (Door opens at 9:45 AM)

Location: Korean Center, Inc., 1362 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Eligible Participants: Teens ages 13–19

Registration Fee: $50 per participant

Group Rate: $35 per participant (groups of 5–9); $30 per participant (groups of 10+)

Lunch: Included

Registration fees are non-refundable.

🎯 What to Expect

Participants will spend the day exploring Korean arts, storytelling, media, and technology through hands-on creative workshops and conversations with working creators.

🎬 Storyboard a Short Film
Turn an idea into a visual story by mapping scenes, images, and story beats from concept to screen.

🎵 Create Music with AI
Experiment with AI music tools to explore sound, rhythm, and composition.

🎭 Make a Microdrama
Build a short, high-impact story designed for today’s fast-moving media landscape.

💻 Try Vibe Coding
Explore creative coding as a way to prototype ideas, experiment with technology, and make playful digital experiences.

💬 Real Talk with Creators
Hear from artists, media-makers, and creative professionals about how they work, what they’ve learned, and where creativity can lead.