Arts & Culture Programs

2026 Gala

2026 Annual Gala

2026 Van Fleet Award Honoree
JENSEN HUANG
Founder & CEO
NVIDIA

This year, the Korea Society is honored to announce the 2026 Van Fleet Award recipient is Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, in recognition

Kim Koo: Dreaming of Peace Through the Power of Culture

May 28-August 31, 2026 | The Korea Society is honored to host a special exhibition honoring the life, enduring vision, and profound legacy of Kim

Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared | The Curatorial Roundtable

Chaekgado: Scholar’s Accoutrements in a BookcaseJoseon dynasty, 19th century© National Museum of Korea |  The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art presents Korean Treasures: Collected,

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Modern Architecture in Korea: Travels through Terra Incognita

Photo by JongOh Kim |  Modern architecture in Korea is characterized by open and dynamic attitudes formed through a unique set of historical circumstances. Through

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Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation Series on Ethics & Common Values: Misook Doolittle with Ambassador Kathleen Stephens

With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values

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Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation Series on Ethics & Common Values: Nicholas Harkness

With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values

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Artist Talk: Hong Seon Jang

Photo by Brad Ogbonna |  With his installations, Hong Seon Jang transforms industrial products and found objects in order to explore the usually recognizable surroundings.

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Author Talks: You-Jeong Jeong

Author Photo © Hong Jinwhan From master of crime and suspense fiction You-Jeong Jeong comes Perfect Happiness, a thrilling domestic nightmare. Everyone in Yuna’s life

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K-Quick with Judy Joo

Chef, restaurateur, writer, and connoisseur of Korean fried chicken, Judy Joo has gained widespread acclaim for her vibrant approach to Korean cuisine. Now, she presents

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Soju Party with Irene Yoo

Author Photo © Heami Lee Drinking is an essential part of Korean culture, one that’s guided by a complex web of unspoken rules, deep tradition,

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An Evening of JeongGa

Step into the world of JeongGa (正歌), the refined vocal art once cherished by scholars and nobles of Joseon Dynasty. Join us for an evening

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