Tag: education

32nd Street: Then & Now

Explore the history and development of 32nd Street, a.k.a Koreatown in Manhattan. Dr. Jinwon Kim presents a comprehensive study of 32nd Street as a transnational

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Project Bridge 2019-2020 Application Announcement

DEADLINE: Friday, October 11, 2019  Prospective Youth Ambassadors who are juniors or seniors in a New York City public high school are invited to apply

Korean Illuminated Sutra Transcription Talk & Demonstration

Master artist Kim Kyeong-Ho is a pioneer and transmitter of the art of Sagyeong, Korean Sutra Copying. He was appointed by the Korean Ministry of

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A Brief History of Han

The term han is difficult if not impossible to translate into English – at least not in a word or two. Words such as “rage”

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The Origins of Kimchi and Soju

Kimchi and soju are staples of daily life in Korea and tend to represent the cuisine for foreigners. Though kimchi and soju are strongly associated

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Intro to Korea: Teachers’ Conference

Educators are invited to explore Korea’s rich premodern and dynamic contemporary history. Dr. Michael Pettid, Professor of Premodern Korean Studies at Binghamton University, chronicles core

Project Bridge 2018-2019 Application Announcement

Prospective Youth Ambassadors are invited to apply for Project Bridge, an intercultural youth leadership program that includes bi-monthly educational workshops, a weekend retreat, and an

Project Bridge Community Presentation 2018

Each year, The Korea Society and the Pacific Century Institute provide Youth Ambassadors from New York and Los Angeles with a six-month program of leadership

Family Day: Korean New Year 2018

Join us to celebrate Sŏllal, the Korean New Year, with a day of fun-filled family activities at The Korea Society! Enjoy storytelling, participate in arts

Project Bridge 2017-2018 Application Announcement

DEADLINE EXTENDED to MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th. Prospective Youth Ambassadors are invited to apply for Project Bridge, an intercultural youth leadership program that includes bi-monthly educational