The Korea Society brings to various cities public policy and business discussion, art, and film to broaden American knowledge of and grow appreciation for Korea. The dramatic growth of Korean populations and corporations in various U.S. locales, as well as the growth in American corporations doing business in Korea, increase the need for dialogue and exchange of information. The evolution of political security issues and growth of Korea as a regional leader also warrant the attention of the U.S. public. The Korea Society’s outreach to new locales conveys an awareness of changing demographics and business presence. The Korea Society’s December-December cycle of national programming brings to bear the very best in public policy and business discussions and Korean cultural offerings, growing significant national interest in and appreciation for Korea. The Korea Society’s National Outreach Programs enjoy the generous support of Pantech and the Korea Foundation.

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of pressing contemporary international issues throughout Western Pennsylvania. Established in 1931, the Council is committed to informing opinion leaders and decision-makers about developments around the world as they unfold, and to educating them about the relevance of such developments to the region. The Council also has a special focus on secondary schools throughout the region, and works to give students and teachers a more nuanced understanding of the global issues of our time. Through some 170-200 events that reach over 17,000 people annually–plus a weekly radio program and the increasing use of webcasts–the Council seeks to: foster informed, independent, and critical thinking about important global issues as they affect the nation, the region, and the city; prepare and engage the current and successor generations of opinion leaders and decision-makers to be better global citizens and more effective actors in the global marketplace; promote a deeper understanding of the diverse international communities in the region as well as the countries and cultures from which they originate in an effort to support overarching regional economic, workforce, and community development objectives.