Past Programs

A Conversation with Food Director Soo Jin Kim

Prominent Korean food director Soo Jin Kim takes us behind-the-scenes of creating and styling food for countless hit TV dramas and films, including The King

Tea Story

Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea! Representatives of the Hagajae Museum from Korea will demonstrate a traditional tea ceremony, compare the development of tea

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Young Shik Kim

Young Shik Kim is a Korean folk-art painter who combines historic technique and materials with contemporary forms and non-traditional colors.  Her style of simple objects

Juilliard Artists @ TKS with Julia and Jennifer Choi

Violinist Julia Choi has been recognized and praised by critics as an emerging young artist of impassioned energy, commanding stage presence, and musical integrity. At

K-Beauty Show

 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

Korean Ceramics: The Great Tradition

This illustrated slide lecture will survey the history of Korean ceramics from the early historic period through the nineteenth century. It will focus on the

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Body and Spirit Moon Jars by Park Boo Won

Park Boo Won’s contemporary reproductions of moon jars simultaneously carry on and advance the Korean royal ceramic tradition. Traditional moon jars originated in the court

Intercultural Synergy Series: Gayageum & Kora w/ Rami Seo & Alhaji Papa Susso

Celebrate traditional and fusion music with The Korea Society as gayageumist Rami Seo and Gambian kora (African harp-lute) master Alhaji Papa Susso perform together. A

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Master Kim Youngjae: A Living National Treasure

Living National Treasure Kim Youngjae performs at The Korea Society. Winner of the 2015 Bang Il-Young Gugak Prize, which celebrates the preservation of traditional culture,

Pieces of Us: Film & Live Music Concert

    Co-presented by The Korea Society and 7000 Miles, Pieces of Us brings together four composers and four directors to showcase their original works