On the afternoon of October 3, The Korea Society and University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies held a university session on The Korea-U.S. Partnership, focusing on peninsular political security, business, and cultural affairs and Korea-U.S. cooperation. The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy co-sponsored the event,… MORE

The Korea Society’s 22nd Annual Golf Tournament was held on Monday, October 1 at Montammy Golf Club in New Jersey, a prestigious private country club with a challenging and well-maintained 18 hole championship course. Proceeds from this event go to supporting our corporate programs, cultural events, and educational activities. Jerry… MORE

In March 2009, Seoul ranked 53nd among global financial centers; by March 2012, Seoul skyrocketed to number 9. What factors have enabled Seoul’s marked rise? How is Korea emerging relative to other hubs in Asia? What are the opportunities and challenges for continued growth? Dr. Yoon-shik Park of George Washington… MORE

The Korea Society celebrates its 55th anniversary with the launch of a Legacies in Korea-U.S. Relations series, saluting senior contributors to the bilateral relationship in humanitarian affairs, policy, business, or academe. Join us for an hour with Dr. David Kim of Holt International. The first employee hired by Harry Holt… MORE

  Now that the KORUS FTA has been in effect for three months, what has changed in the business environment between the United States and South Korea? To what extent has the treaty created jobs, spurred economic growth and generated new market demand for U.S. goods and services in Korea?… MORE

Hotly contested and viewed by many as a bellwether for the December presidential election in Korea, the April 11 parliamentary election pits the conservative, incumbent Saenuri Party, led by Park Geun-hye against the liberal Democratic United Party, under Han Myeong-sook. The conservative Liberty Forward Party (Sim Dae-pyung) and left-progressive United… MORE