Since 1997, the Korean Studies department has engaged children in various presentations and Korean folk-art activities through visits to NYC preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools. These programs are designed to help students make social, cultural, and historical connections. School visits are offered at no cost to the school. Please… MORE

On Saturday, February 4, 2012 The Korea Society’s Korean Studies department visited The Dalton School in Manhattan for the Living Folklore: Rooted in Our History multicultural festival. In the Korea Room, children learned the classic folk tale Heungbu and Nolbu, made craft puppets, practiced calligraphy, and witnessed taekwondo and drumming demonstrations. This school visit was made possible… MORE

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, The Korea Society’s Korean Studies department visited The New Preparatory Middle School in Jamaica, Queens. Two classes of 57 6th and 8th graders, currently studying Korean language, were introduced to the historical and cultural significance of Korean masks. The children then painted their own unique… MORE

The Korean Studies team took the exciting Once Upon A Time in Korea... storytelling and crafts program on the road this summer and fall. Stories based on traditional Korean folktales were narrated and acted out with puppets for children throughout New York City. Children learned Korean values, such as filial piety and… 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

Join the Children's Museum of the Arts (CMA) and The Korea Society for a celebration of Korean art and culture.  This festive day will feature a Korean folk tale reading from guest storyteller Heinz Inzu Fenkl, as well as dance and drumming performances by the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Association, and… MORE