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Young Professionals' Night at the Rubin Museum

Friday, April 8, 2016 | 6:00 PM

Join The Korea Society for a night of networking, live music, and drinks at the Rubin Museum! From 6-7 PM, Rubin's Cafe Serai will offer a 2-for-1 special on all beer, wine, and well drinks, while we will provide delicious hors d'oeuvres throughout the night. Young Professionals' Night @ the Rubin Museum 150 W 17th St New York, NY 10011 Friday, April 8, 2016 | 6-8 PM 2-for-1 drink happy hour from 6-7 PM If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Tyberg or (212) 759-7525, ext.... Read More

K-Beauty Show

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | 5:30 PM

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Experience the K-Beauty regimen firsthand at The Korea Society's first ever K-Beauty Show! Learn about K-Beauty trends, the emergence of K-Culture, and meet beauty experts including Alicia Yoon of Peach & Lily, makeup artist Seong Hee Park, Cosmopolitan's Deputy Beauty Editor Jessica Matlin, and fashion & lifestyle blogger Patricia Chang. The K-Beauty Show will include a panel discussion, as well as giveaways and 1-on-1 beauty consulting. K-Beauty Show Wednesday, March 9, 2016 |... Read More

YPN: Lessons Learned

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 | 6:30 PM

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The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are proud to welcome Joseph Bae from KKR Asia as the inaugural speaker in a new Lessons Learned series. In this series, senior-level professionals in finance will share intimate knowledge and advice from their extensive industry experiences. The Korea Society President Thomas Byrne will make welcoming remarks, and the discussion and Q&A will be moderated by Korea Finance Society Co-President Sandor Hau. Young Professionals' Night: Lessons Learned... Read More

A Young Professionals’ Holiday Night

Thursday, December 3, 2015 | 7:00 PM

You are invited to The Korea Society’s pre-holiday gathering at the new Samsung Galaxy Studio in SoHo! Come network and socialize with your fellow Young Professionals’ Network members as well as guests and friends of The Korea Society over delicious hors d'oeuvres and open bar! The studio will also feature Samsung’s latest technology including Gear VR, a design station using the Note5, a snowglobe vidstitch, a DJ station, and more! Young Professionals' Holiday Night @ Samsung Galaxy Studio SoHo... Read More

Dessert and a Movie

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 | 6:00 PM

Watch Antique Bakery, a lighthearted buddy comedy with a dark mystery, and enjoy delicious Korean pastries and patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet beans and other toppings)! The Dessert Every Korean neighborhood now has a Western bakery, but each has added a distinctly Korean twist with Korean flavors and sweetness to the pastries! We’ll sample several tasty Korean pastries and make patbingsu, Korea’s most popular summer dessert. The Movie Based on the popular Japanese manga series Antique Bakery, the... Read More

Summer Rooftop Happy Hour

Thursday, July 30, 2015 | 6:00 PM

The Korea Society and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy are hosting a Happy Hour at The Attic for our members to enjoy a summer evening at one of Midtown’s newest rooftop venues! Enjoy complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Happy Hour specials with traditional Korean finger foods like kimbap, kimchi pancakes, and dumplings! Thursday, July 30, 2015 | 6-8 PM The Attic 15th Floor Lounge251 West 48th Street (corner of 8th Ave.) Members: Free with Registration Non-Members: $5 Young... Read More

Korean Salads for Summer

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 | 6:00 PM

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Culinary instructor Shin Kim returns to The Korea Society to introduce a variety of fresh Korean salads for summer menus. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to make four different salads and dressings: ssukgat dubu muchim (crown daisy and crumbled tofu with sesame dressing), sangchu geotjeori (lettuce salad with kimchi dressing), miyeok chogochujang muchim (seaweed salad with gochujang-vinegar dressing), and hwachae (summer fruit salad). Eat Korean healthy this... Read More

Flower of Capitalism: Cultural Logic of South Korea Advertising

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 | 6:30 PM

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Advertising in South Korea is often referred to as a “flower of capitalism.” Rather than calling attention to the inherent links between commercial advertising and capitalism, this clichéd metaphor presents advertising as a wholesome, creative medium of public good and positive contribution to society. South Korean’s consume advertising as a product of popular culture and celebrate it for the humanist societal ideals it often promotes, instead of viewing it as an intrusive commercial message. Dr. Fedorenko explores... Read More

An Evening with Chef Esther Choi of Mokbar

Thursday, June 11, 2015 | 6:30 PM

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Esther Choi, owner and chef of Mŏkbar , will share her remarkable and entrepreneurial journey from pharmacy student to restaurant owner. Winning the Village Voice Readers’ Choice Best New Restaurant in 2014, Mŏkbar has become one of New York’s go-to Korean noodle shops since opening in Chelsea Market a year ago. Chef Esther is a young and talented chef on a mission to popularize Korean food. She fuses authentic Korean ingredients and old family recipes with an American twist to create her own unique style of Korean... Read More

Real Korean Cooking with Maangchi

Thursday, May 28, 2015 | 6:30 PM

Maangchi has taught people from all over the world how to make Korean food through YouTube, where her videos have been viewed over 65 million times. Maangchi’s first cookbook, Real Korean Cooking, includes 125 of her favorite recipes and illustrates the tremendous variety of Korean cooking. Over two years in the making, the book focuses on traditional and authentic Korean dishes with whole chapters devoted to Korean fermentation and banchan (Korean side dishes). Maangchi sits down with Matt Rodbard, Executive... Read More

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