Past Events

Unpacking the 2026 Midterm Elections:
Implications for the US & Korea

Join us for a timely discussion with a bipartisan pair of former Members of Congress analyzing America’s 2026 midterm election results and their implications for

ENVY:

“What Stacy Kim understands, and what took me too long to appreciate myself, is that our darkest emotions often shed the most light. ENVY makes

Global Financial Leaders Forum 2026

DateTuesday, October 13, 2026 Time5:00 PM (EDT) VenueThe Plaza Hotel New York768 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 AccessBy Invitation Only The Korea Society, Maekyung

Author Talks:
Lee Seong-bok & Anton Hur

Mountains, rivers, trees, flowers, the dark, a cat, a train. In the elemental forms and figures of our world, Lee Seong-bok finds repositories for thought,

Gather Around My Table

Where does a great recipe come from? For Kay Chun, it’s all about inspiration. And to a lifelong New Yorker, inspiration is all around. Drawing

Yejin Choi

With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values

AI Rewiring
the VC Lifecycle

Join us for an evening of insight and connection as we bring together leading voices in venture capital for a panel discussion and networking reception.

On the Ground in North Korea: Aid and Engagement in the DPRK

Delve into the frontlines of humanitarian aid in North Korea. Join us for a special discussion with seasoned experts Kathi Zellweger, Mike Chinoy, and Jerome

Koreatown, NYC:
The Consumption of a Transnational Brand

In the past decade, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly

Korea’s Energy
Evolution

Join The Korea Society for an insightful discussion on Korea’s Energy Evolution with Henry Haggard, former senior U.S. diplomat and Founding Principal of Seekonk LLC.