Bhikkuni Seon Joon Yale graduate and American Jogye Order Buddhist nun, discusses the essential elements of Korean Buddhism and the daily life of women training to become monastics in modern Korea through her personal experience and photos. Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Inside the Gate: An American Nun's Training Within Korean… MORE

Dr. Michael Pettid offers new perspectives on the women of the Chosǒn Dynasty (1392-1910) and their roles in Confucian society. Known as a traditionally male-dominated culture, the Chosǒn Kingdom limited the roles of women in politics, education, and leadership. Using several ancient texts, Dr. Pettid will provide insights into the… MORE

Embark on an exciting journey through Korean history as we begin our second year of the Korea In-Depth lecture series. This season, four well-known academics will discuss the role of Confucianism in Asia and provide insights on the establishment of the Chosǒn Dynasty. Join us as we discuss the Neo-Confucian… MORE

Embark on an exciting journey through Korean history as we begin our second year of the Korea In-Depth lecture series. This season, four well-known academics will discuss the role of Confucianism in Asia and provide insights on the establishment of the Chosǒn Dynasty. Join us as we discuss the Neo-Confucian… MORE

Ann Choi Wan, professor and scholar of Korean literature, will introduce audiences to Korea’s literary traditions at The Korea Society on February 17, 2011. The lecture will consider the genres that flourished before the modern period, the role of Confucianism in establishing the value of social harmony and collectivity, and… MORE

In a lecture to be given at The Korea Society on Thursday, February 10, 2011, Dr. Charles K. Armstrong, director of Columbia University’s Center for Korean Research, explores the history of conflict—and sometimes cooperation—between North and South Korea from the time the two contemporary Korean states were established in 1948… MORE