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

On December 10, 2010, The Korea Society hosted a panel discussion at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta on the missionary experience in Korea. James T. Laney, former US ambassador to South Korea, led the panel, which included Donald Clark, professor of history at Trinity University, who gave an overview… MORE

On August 10, 2010, Dr. John Goulde, professor of religion and director of the Asian Studies Program at Sweet Briar College, spoke at The Korea Society to middle- and high-school teachers as part of the New York City Department of Education’s After School Professional Development Program. Dr. Goulde specializes in… MORE

On August 10, 2010, Dr. John Goulde, professor of religion and director of the Asian Studies Program at Sweet Briar College, spoke at The Korea Society to middle- and high-school teachers as part of the New York City Department of Education’s After School Professional Development Program. Dr. Goulde specializes in… MORE

Sixteen New York City teachers attended an intensive, five-day course on Korean history, religion, literature, film, politics, language, and pop culture at The Korea Society. The goal of this in-service course was to expose educators to Korea and provide them with a framework for bringing this knowledge into the classroom.… MORE

Artist and Calligrapher Sungsook Hong Setton visited five schools in the greater New York area to introduce students to the art of Korean calligraphy and brush painting. At her workshops, Setton provided students with Korean rice paper, brushes, and ink, and taught Korean calligraphy and painting to accompany the calligraphy.… MORE