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The Korea Society

is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization with individual and corporate members that is dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea. In pursuit of its mission, the Society arranges programs that facilitate discussion, exchanges and research on topics of vital interest to both countries in the areas of public policy, business, education, intercultural relations and the arts. From its base in New York City, the Society serves audiences across the country through its own outreach efforts and by forging strategic alliances with counterpart organizations in other cities throughout the United States as well as in Korea.
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New Thinking on Korea’s
Aging, Shrinking Society

  • June 10, 2026
  •  | 7:00 pm

Program Brief New Thinking on Korea’s Aging, Shrinking Society In a discussion on South Korea’s low birth rate and aging society, Professor Youngtae Cho, Director

Closing the Korea Discount:

  • June 1, 2026
  •  | 4:00 pm

The Korea Society and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) are pleased to present a timely discussion on South Korea’s capital market reforms. South Korea

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Kim Koo’s Birth: Exhibition Opening & Presentation

  • May 28, 2026
  •  | 6:00 pm

Program Brief Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Kim Koo’s Birth UNESCO officially commemorated 2026 as the 150th anniversary of the birth of Kim Koo, honoring

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The Korea Society Announces Leadership Transition: Abraham Kim Named New President and CEO

NEW YORK, NY — Oct 22, 2025 — The Korea Society (TKS) is pleased to announce that Abraham Kim, Ph.D., will become its new President

PROJECT BRIDGE
YOUTH AMBASSADORS 2026

Join us to celebrate the 2025-2026 participants of the longest running education program offered at the Society, the Project Bridge Youth Ambassador Program. Eight New

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ROK Prime Minister’s Luncheon with President Abraham Kim and Korean Leaders in New York

Photo credit: Office for Government Policy Coordination, Prime Minister’s Secretariat |  On January 24, 2026, The Korea Society President and CEO Abraham Kim (second from

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Honoring Dr. Abraham Kim on Korean American Day

Photo credit: Council of Korean Americans |  On January 13, the Council of Korean Americans and the Korea Economic Institute of America presented the Korean

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The Korea Society Announces Leadership Transition: Abraham Kim Named New President and CEO

NEW YORK, NY — Oct 22, 2025 — The Korea Society (TKS) is pleased to announce that Abraham Kim, Ph.D., will become its new President

South Korea’s New President and Prospects for U.S.-Korea Relations: A View From Former Ambassadors

  Former U.S. ambassadors to South Korea and members of the board at The Korea Society were featured in a prominent discussion about South Korea’s

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The Korea Society

@koreasociety ·
18 Sep

Are the U.S. and China split on North Korea? 🔗👇

In a video from @NCUSCR, @jcorrado1953 (TKS Geopolitical Affairs Director) spoke with @VictorDCha (TKS Board Director/@CSISKoreaChair) & @suea_thornton (Yale/@NATLCOMMITTEE) about shifting strategies toward the Korean Peninsula.

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@koreasociety ·
14 Sep

What is it really like on the frontlines of humanitarian aid in North Korea?

On Tuesday, Oct 6 @ 6 PM (EDT), Kathi Zellweger, @mikechinoy, and Jerome Sauvage join us to share firsthand insights from years of experience on the ground inside North Korea.

RSVP at the link below 👇

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The Korea Society

@koreasociety ·
11 Sep

Meet our hosts & performers for the 2026 Annual Gala honoring Jensen Huang! 📣✨

🎙️ Master of Ceremonies: @EvaPilgrim
🤝 Fireside Chat Moderator: @JujuChangABC
🎵 Performers: Stephanie Park & Marcus Choi

See below for more details 👇

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The Korea Society

@koreasociety ·
11 Sep

The U.S. accounts for less than 0.5% of global shipbuilding output, a major bottleneck at a time of rising geopolitical tensions.

@lamikim explores how South Korea could help close the gap on Korea Expert Desk, a new video series from @koreasociety.

Link in replies below 👇

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The Korea Society

@koreasociety ·
10 Sep

As K-Defense firms step in to resolve supply chain bottlenecks, the ROK strives to become the world’s 4th-largest defense exporter by 2030. What are implications for the US–ROK alliance?

Check out @lamikim's take on Korea Expert Desk!

Link below 👇

@jcorrado1953 @ChelsieAlex_

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CSIS Korea Chair

Verified account @csiskoreachair ·
9 Sep

Do the U.S. and China still share a North Korea policy? @CSIS Korea Chair President @VictorDCha recently sat down with @jcorrado1953 of @koreasociety and @suea_thornton to discuss how strategic relationships and alliances are changing, and how the U.S. and China are growing apart

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The Korea Society Arts & Culture

@koreasocietyart ·
7 Sep

We’re thrilled to announce that the TKS Gallery is now available on Bloomberg Connects!

📲 What you’ll find:
• Exclusive audio commentary & curator insights
• High-res gallery visuals & BTS content
• Built-in accessibility tools and translations in 50+ languages!

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National Committee on U.S.-China Relations

Verified account @ncuscr ·
4 Sep

Do the U.S. and China still share a policy on North Korea? President Trump has scaled back military exercises with Seoul and extended an olive branch to Pyongyang — while North Korea deepens military ties with Russia and abandons its goal of reunification with the South.

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The Korea Society

@koreasociety ·
2 Sep

Korea Expert Desk is a new video series from @koreasociety that delivers sharp, dynamic insights for decision-makers and analysts tracking strategic statecraft and geopolitical shifts in the region.

Check out our first miniseries and subscribe to our YT using the links below! 👇

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The Korea Society

@koreasociety ·
1 Sep

What is behind President Trump’s decision to modify joint military exercises with South Korea? What can we make of his ongoing communication with Kim Jong Un?

🎥 "Rapid Reaction - An Olive Branch for North Korea? w/ Amb (Ret) Joseph Yun" on The Korea Society's YouTube -- link 👇

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