U.S.-Korea Alliance and Relationship

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

    Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
    Invitation-only |  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... Read More

  • Assessing North Korea's Developing Nuclear Program

    Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM
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    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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      Program Brief America's Taiwan Dilemma During a discussion regarding his newest book, America's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation, Mark Christopher argued that Washington policymakers often project their own assumptions onto allies. For instance, U.S. officials believe that allies demand a military defense of Taiwan to preserve America's reputation. However, through interviews with over 100 regional experts, Christopher challenged this narrative by detailing how South... 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

  • US-Korea Shipbuilding Cooperation with Jeffrey Voth

    Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 4:00 PM
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    Join us for a conversation on the obstacles and pathways for enhanced US-Korea shipbuilding cooperation with Jeffrey Voth, President of Herren Associates, Inc., an engineering and technology firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. He is author of a recent article, "The US-ROK test case: Can visas and rules unlock American shipbuilding?" US President Donald J. Trump has met twice with Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung, first in Washington in August and next in Gyeongju on the sidelines of the APEC Summit... Read More

  • US-Korea Cooperation Across Domains and Through History

    Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:00 AM
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    Join us for a timely and insightful exploration of all the key issues affecting the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) relationship. The Van Fleet Policy Forum is The Korea Society’s flagship policy event. Through panel discussions, keynote remarks, and networking opportunities, the forum convenes senior thought leaders from the US and Korea for dynamic, informative, and analytical discussions on security, diplomacy, geoeconomics, and alliance history. A full program agenda and speaker bios can be seen below.This... 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

  • The Unseen Resilience of North Korean Female Defectors

    Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 4:00 PM
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    Join us for a discussion on the unseen resilience of North Korean female defectors. Kim Seonghui and Na Min-Hee provide powerful personal testimony, describing their life and experiences in North Korea, their escape, and their new life in South Korea. Human rights advocate and expert Kwon EunKyoung joins the discussion, which is moderated by policy director Jonathan Corrado. This program is made possible by the generous support of our individual and corporate members and the Korea Foundation.     The Unseen... Read More

  • Rapid Reaction: The First Trump-Lee Summit

    Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 8:00 AM
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    Join us for a timely discussion on the highly anticipated first meeting between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Taking place after the agreement of a new trade framework on July 30, this meeting may address such diverse topics as: Korean investments into the US, Alliance cost sharing and modernization efforts, trilateral US-Korea-Japan collaboration, and coordination on North Korea. Expert panelists unpack summit expectations, outcomes, and implications. This discussion features... Read More

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