The Korea Society welcomes applications from prospective Youth Ambassadors for the 2012-2013 Project Bridge Program. This year's program marks the 20th anniversary of Project Bridge, which was created in response to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. The Korea Society, in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based Pacific Century Institute, coordinates a… MORE

The founding fathers of Korea’s Chosŏn Dynasty had a vision of an ideal society based on Confucianism. This dynasty, which ruled for more than five centuries from 1392-1910, defined the relationships between individuals and rulers and shaped modern Korea. This six-day course provides educators with the knowledge and resources to… MORE

Registration is now open to New York-area K-12 educators for Honor Thy Parents: Filial Piety in Chosǒn Literature and Paintings. Join Dr. Mark Peterson, Professor of Korean Studies at Brigham Young University, as he speaks about the representation of filial piety in the literature of the Chosǒn Dynasty. Dr. Kumja… MORE

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

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 6:30 PM   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