Past Events

Cybercrime and the Global Economy: Implications for South Korea and the U.S.

At the leading edge of the digital revolution, both the U.S. and South Korea have been radically transformed by widespread Internet use. Not only has

2009 Van Fleet Award Honorees

    2009 Van Fleet Award Honoree THE HONORABLE HENRY A. KISSINGER56TH SECRETARY OF STATETHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA     Dr. Henry A. Kissinger

2009 Annual Dinner

  Keynote Speaker The Honorable Stephen W. BosworthSpecial Representative for North Korea PolicyUnited States of America 2009 Van Fleet Award Honorees Mr. Chung Mong-KooChairmanHyundai-Kia Automotive

Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth Keynote

On June 9, 2009, Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth, Special Representative for North Korea Policy, addressed members and supporters of The Korea Society at the organization’s

China-North Korea Relations: 60 Years Between Friction and Cooperation

Though once described by Mao Zedong as being as close as “lips and teeth,” the sixty-year history of the Sino-DPRK alliance has been littered with

The Korea Society Interviews Park Chan-wook

South Korean star director Park Chan-wook (JSA, Old Boy), has thrilled both critics and audiences in his native country for a decade. His “vengeance” trilogy

Korean Cars Drive to the Top: A Look at the Korean Car Industry

On September 9, 2009, Don Southerton, author, Korean business expert, and president and CEO of Bridging Culture Worldwide, shared his insights into the Korean car

Meeting with H.E. Lee Myung-bak

On September 21, 2009, His Excellency LEE MYUNG-BAK, 17th President of the Republic of Korea, spoke in New York at a program presented by The

Dynamic Korea: Dance and Song 2009

Performed by Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company Bring the rhythm and vitality of Korea’s classical dance tradition to your performing arts venue with Chae Hyang

Rhythms to Make the Heart Beat Faster

On September 30, 2009, Minji Kim, traditional percussionist, dancer, and a Republic of Korea 2009 Korean Traditional Artist-in-Residence, performed an evening of folk music on