• New Thinking on Korea's Aging, Shrinking Society with Professor Youngtae Cho

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM
    Join us for a virtual program exploring new thinking on Korea’s aging, shrinking society with Dr. Youngtae Cho, Director of the Population Policy Research Center and professor of demography at the School of Public Health at Seoul National University (SNU). Although South Korea’s total fertility rate rebounded slightly to reach 0.8 babies per woman, it remains the lowest in the world and well below the replacement rate of 2.1 needed to maintain the population level. Consequently, Korea’s population structure is... Read More

  • Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Kim Koo’s Birth: Exhibition Opening & Presentation

    Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
    The Korea Society is honored to host a special exhibition and presentation honoring the life, enduring vision, and profound legacy of Kim Koo—one of the most revered leaders of the Korean independence movement. As a central figure in the Korean independence movement and the President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, Kim Koo presented a visionary outlook that emphasized national strength based on culture rather than military or economic power. To commemorate UNESCO’s designation of 2026 as... Read More

  • The Promised Republic: Developmental Society and The Making of Modern Seoul, 1961-1971

    Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM
    Join us for a discussion with Dr. Russell Burge, author of “The Promised Republic: Developmental Society and the Making of Modern Seoul.” In conversation with policy program officer Chelsie Alexandre, Burge delves into the hidden histories of South Korea’s rapid urban transformation during South Korea’s developmental period under Park Chung Hee. Drawing from a rich archive of memoirs, interviews, photographs, and more, Burge challenges the traditional “miracle on the Han River” narrative by centering the rural... Read More

  • Assessing North Korea's Developing Nuclear Program

    Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM
    Join us for a discussion with Sarah Laderman, Senior Analyst for Open Nuclear Network, a PAX sapiens programme, on the rollout of a recent series of reports examining North Korea’s nuclear program. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado, Laderman discusses a myriad of findings on North Korea's nuclear fuel cycle and weaponisation capabilities, including the research project’s development of innovative methodologies to assess an otherwise opaque program. The discussion reviews the high-level... Read More

  • America's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation

    Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 4:00 PM
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    Join us for a discussion with Mark Christopher, author of the new book: America's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado, Cristopher unpacks the findings from his rigorous open-source analysis of how America’s key allies—South Korea, Japan, and Australia—would respond to US intervention or inaction in a Taiwan conflict. If Beijing attempts to forcibly annex Taiwan, Washington’s decisions will have far-reaching consequences for its... Read More

  • Spotlight: Resources on Korea and U.S.-Korea Relations

    Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 8:00 AM
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    Join us for a virtual tour of archival resources about Korea and U.S.-Korea relations available for virtual and U.S.-based researchers. This discussion highlights a diverse array of both longstanding and emerging collections, providing a wide survey of available historical resources. How can educators, researchers, historians, writers, and students best take advantage of this treasure trove of materials? What stories await and what impact can they have? What are some tips and tricks from librarians, center... Read More

  • South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Strategy

    Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 8:00 AM
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    Join us for a virtual program examining the geopolitical impact of South Korea's development of nuclear submarines. When Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae Myung hosted US President Donald Trump for a State Visit in Gyeongju, South Korea in October of last year, the allies committed to developing the maritime and nuclear relationship. A Fact Sheet published after the summit meeting describes that: "The United States has given approval for the ROK to build nuclear-powered attack submarines… [and] will... Read More

  • Korea-China Relations: A History of Intervention

    Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 4:00 PM
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    Join us for a discussion with Dr. Ji-Young Lee for an examination of the circumstances and methods of Chinese military intervention in the Korean Peninsula. Dr. Lee is Associate Professor of International Relations at American University's School of International Service, and author of China's Hegemony: Four Hundred Years of East Asian Domination (2016) and an upcoming work under contract titled: The Great Power Next Door, a historically informed analysis of when and how China has chosen to militarily intervene... Read More

  • Rapid Reaction: APEC South Korea 2025

    Monday, November 3, 2025 | 8:00 AM
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    Join us for a rapid reaction analysis of The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) 2025 summit, held in Gyeongju, South Korea from October 31 to November 1. Our discussion examines all the most significant outcomes in terms of trade and geopolitics, with special emphasis on the US, Korea, and the US-Korea relationship. The priorities for this year’s forum are: “Connect, Innovate, Prosper.” In a preparatory meeting, senior officials from APEC members discussed “strategies for digital economy integration,... Read More

  • What to Expect: The 2025 APEC Summit in South Korea

    Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM
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    Join us for a scene setter that explores the stakes and the storylines for The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) 2025 summit, held in Gyeongju, South Korea from October 31 to November 1, 2025. This discussion, held one week prior to the summit, unpacks the most significant agenda items including trade, investment, and geopolitics, with special emphasis on the US, Korea, and the US-Korea relationship. The discussion features senior experts with firsthand experience, including: Ambassador (Ret.)... Read More

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