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The Korea Society’s Geopolitical Affairs Department cultivates dialogue and action on pivotal developments affecting the U.S.-Korea relationship.

We serve as a trusted platform and hub for timely, credible policy insights, empowering our audiences and participants to better understand the crucial security, diplomacy, political, and geoeconomic issues shaping the U.S.-Korea relationship, the Korean Peninsula, and the Indo-Pacific.

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What is it really like on the frontlines of humanitarian aid in North Korea?

On Tuesday, Oct 6 @ 6 PM (EDT), Kathi Zellweger, @mikechinoy, and Jerome Sauvage join us to share firsthand insights from years of experience on the ground inside North Korea.

RSVP at the link below 👇

Meet our hosts & performers for the 2026 Annual Gala honoring Jensen Huang! 📣✨

🎙️ Master of Ceremonies: @EvaPilgrim
🤝 Fireside Chat Moderator: @JujuChangABC
🎵 Performers: Stephanie Park & Marcus Choi

See below for more details 👇

The U.S. accounts for less than 0.5% of global shipbuilding output, a major bottleneck at a time of rising geopolitical tensions.

@lamikim explores how South Korea could help close the gap on Korea Expert Desk, a new video series from @koreasociety.

Link in replies below 👇

As K-Defense firms step in to resolve supply chain bottlenecks, the ROK strives to become the world’s 4th-largest defense exporter by 2030. What are implications for the US–ROK alliance?

Check out @lamikim's take on Korea Expert Desk!

Link below 👇

@jcorrado1953 @ChelsieAlex_

Do the U.S. and China still share a North Korea policy? @CSIS Korea Chair President @VictorDCha recently sat down with @jcorrado1953 of @koreasociety and @suea_thornton to discuss how strategic relationships and alliances are changing, and how the U.S. and China are growing apart

We’re thrilled to announce that the TKS Gallery is now available on Bloomberg Connects!

📲 What you’ll find:
• Exclusive audio commentary & curator insights
• High-res gallery visuals & BTS content
• Built-in accessibility tools and translations in 50+ languages!

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Do the U.S. and China still share a policy on North Korea? President Trump has scaled back military exercises with Seoul and extended an olive branch to Pyongyang — while North Korea deepens military ties with Russia and abandons its goal of reunification with the South.

Korea Expert Desk is a new video series from @koreasociety that delivers sharp, dynamic insights for decision-makers and analysts tracking strategic statecraft and geopolitical shifts in the region.

Check out our first miniseries and subscribe to our YT using the links below! 👇

What is behind President Trump’s decision to modify joint military exercises with South Korea? What can we make of his ongoing communication with Kim Jong Un?

🎥 "Rapid Reaction - An Olive Branch for North Korea? w/ Amb (Ret) Joseph Yun" on The Korea Society's YouTube -- link 👇

Learn Korean anytime, anywhere with The Korea Society’s online language courses! ✨

📆 September 14 – November 20

Level: Beginning to Intermediate | Conversation: Beginning (free placement tests available!)

Spots are limited – register at the link in the replies below! 📖

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