Brookings Institution Senior Fellow and SK-Korea Foundation Chair Jung H. Pak and Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Korea Chair Senior Fellow Sue Mi Terry address the progress and pitfalls in inter-Korean relations, Seoul-Washington ties, and US-DPRK dialogue. Dr. Pak joins us at the Society, while Dr. Terry joins via video uplink. Dr. Stephen Noerper, Senior Director for Policy, moderates this lively and engaging discussion with Drs. Pak and… Read More

[NEW TIME] Social media advances K-pop’s reach around the globe, with YouTube and Twitter buzzing with the latest content from Korean artists. Tumblr Content Insights Associate and K-pop specialist, Beatrice Vantapool, and BuzzFeed’s Sarah Han, explore how technology has connected and created fans worldwide. Talk followed by Q&A and reception with Korean food and drinks. + - Admission Click to collapse The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate members: FREE… Read More

While male-focused narratives have led Western and American comics, manhwa (Korean comics) are leading the charge for women and gaining popularity as a cultural export, reaching fans worldwide via mobile apps. Artists Narae Lee, Ministry of Culture Grand Prize winner, and Kyungran Park discuss their craft at The Korea Society. Sun Bang, CEO of TappyToon, provides insight into this rapidly expanding global industry. Talk followed by Q&A and networking reception.… Read More

The Korea Society invites you to the gallery talk and closing reception of the exhibition, Kwang Young Chun: Aggregation. Artist Kwang Young Chun discusses his craft and the techniques used to create his acclaimed artwork. Followed by a networking reception with light lunch. Aggregation: Artist Talk & Closing ReceptionThursday, November 15, 2018 | 12 PM FREE with RSVP @ The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, NYC Gallery hours:… Read More

Congressional Research Service Asia Affairs specialists Mark Manyin and Emma Chanlett-Avery speak about the US Congress and Korea issues. Authors of important CRS reports on US-South Korea relations and negotiating with North Korea, Manyin and Chanlett-Avery appear in conversation with Senior Director Stephen Noerper. Capitol Hill and Korea with Mark Manyin and Emma Chanlett-Avery Friday, November 9, 2018 | 1 PM The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor New… Read More

The Korea Society and the Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs Association (KSE) address the topics of fintech, financial services, and technology. Panelists explore how innovative technologies and influential tech entrepreneurs are disrupting and redefining the traditional finance industry. Followed by a networking reception with light snacks and cash bar with $5 beer and wine. [YPN] Future of Fintech: Technological Advancements and Disruption of Incumbents Thursday, November 1, 2018 | 6:30 PM… Read More