Traditional Korean folk music repertoire on the changgo (hourglass drum) Performance by Minji Kim 2009 MCST Korean Traditional Artist-in-Residence with introduction and commentary by Ju-Yong Ha Composer and Ethnomusicologist, CUNY
A group of American business leaders, Asia experts, and members of The Korea Society's board of directors met with Republic of Korea Ambassador Han Duk-Soo in New York to discuss key issues in the U.S.-ROK relationship prior to President Obama’s first official visit to Korea. Hosted by The Korea Society's chairman, Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard, the group exchanged views with Ambassador Han on a range of issues, including the prospects for ratification of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), and also discussed ways to strengthen ties between the two countries.
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