Dr. Marie Jhin, author of Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from Japan, Korea and China discusses the history of beauty in the Far East and shares centuries-old customs and timely tips and treatments for health and beauty. Join us afterwards for refreshments and book signing - and take home a gift bag! Thursday, January 19, 2012 6:30 PM Read More

Learn to make cabbage, radish, cucumber and white cabbage Kimchi during this four session hands-on workshop at The Korea Society. Korean Chef Haelin Lee also demonstrates how to prepare various types of banchan, or side dishes, to accompany Kimchi at any Korean meal. Haelin Lee, a student of Master Jungyoung Sun, is a dynamic, young and accomplished traditional Korean chef, catering to clientele in New York and New Jersey.   Every Friday, October 7-28, 2011… Read More

“Sometimes I’ll glimpse my reflection in a window and feel astonished by what I see. Jet-black hair. Slanted eyes. A pancake-flat surface of yellow-and-green-toned skin. An expression that is nearly reptilian in its impassivity. I’ve contrived to think of this face as the equal in beauty to any other. But what I feel in these moments is its strangeness to me. It’s my face. I can’t disclaim it. But what… Read More

The Korea Society and Sulwhasoo invite members—current and new—to a private reception at the newly launched Sulwhasoo Skincare Boutique at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. Join fellow members for an evening of beauty, traditional Korean wine, and desserts. Free gifts, skincare consultations, and gift certificates for facials are also available to our members. An Evening with Sulwhasoo, Skincare from Korea Wednesday, November 10, 2010 5:30-7:30 PM Sulwhasoo Skincare Boutique… Read More