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Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize and the winner of a PEN/Heim Grant, Cursed Bunny is the wildly original debut story collection from Bora Chung
Whale is a rollercoaster adventure through Korean history and culture, a magical and grotesque epic...The plot twists and turns and hurtles along in a way that makes you pleasantly dizzy; the imagery and language in the book are also so rich, with the...
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Specially Processed American Me, an autobiographical performance by Jaime Sunwoo, delves into her Asian-American upbringing and her family's encounters with the Korean War through the unconventional lens of SPAM, the canned meat. This surreal piece examines the military's association with SPAM, its importance in the Asia-Pacific region, and its impact on Asian cuisine; employing music, shadow play, and cooking as...
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In partnership with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), The Korea Society co-hosted the K-Startup NY Mentoring Day on June 15, 2023.
The event provided a unique opportunity for the Korean startup community to foster connections and share relevant experiences with like-minded individuals. The evening started with a panel discussion and Q&A sessions featuring established mentors, followed by a...
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What’s really happening in North Korea right now? The regime’s pandemic border closures have left diplomats and aid workers outside the country, making it even more difficult than normal for the outside world to understand the Kim regime’s decision making and the daily lives of ordinary North Korean people. Join us for a discussion that goes behind the headlines to explore human rights and human stories in North...