THE KOREA SOCIETY

is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization with individual and corporate members that is dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea. Learn more about us here.

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Artist Talk: Sui Park

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | 5:00 PM
"I weave and connect traces and tracks of subtle changes into organic forms. The organic forms are made with mass-produced industrial materials, in particular, Monofilament and cable ties. They are non–durable, disposable, trivial, inexpensive and easily consumed materials. But, when I weave and connect them, they are transformed into organic visualizations. I want them to be creating lasting moments, evoking and encapsulating our precious thoughts." - Sui Park Sui Park… Read More

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Join us for this conversation about Asian American involvement in U.S. politics featuring Congressman Andy Kim. How has the role of Asian Americans in U.S. politics evolved over time and responded to pressing issues? This conversation is moderated by Tony Kim, board director for The Korea Society and Partner at Centerview Partners. Korea Society president and CEO Tom Byrne joins the conversation to convey questions from the audience. Asian American… Read More

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Author Talks: Keum Suk Gendry-Kim

Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 5:00 PM
"How can black and white drawings do this, you might ask. But maybe only black and white drawings can do this—Gendry-Kim offers us here a glimpse of the heart of a woman who has lost more than some might ever find, and who has never given up her love, if not her hope. The Waiting is a stunning achievement, and a testament to the power of her artistry. Not a… Read More

2021 Annual Dinner

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 6:30 PM
This year’s Annual Dinner, The Korea Society’s premier event of the year, was held on October 19 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Korea Society Board Chair Ambassador Kathleen Stephens and Korea Society President and CEO Thomas J. Byrne welcomed all our guests to the gala, an especially meaningful event marking the return to in-person events. Former News Anchor and Reporter Vivian Lee seamlessly navigated gala proceedings as… Read More
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