Tag: Korean Studies

Project Bridge 2015-2016 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

Korean History in Maps

  Michael D. Shin, lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Cambridge, and editor of the new historical atlas, Korean History in Mapsfrom Prehistory

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Korea’s Traditional Art & Culture Reflected in Contemporary Media

With the international consumption of Korean contemporary media such as K-pop, dramas, and movies on the rise, what do these exports say about Korea? We

Project Bridge 2014-2015 Community Presentation

Since November, 16 Youth Ambassadors in New York and Los Angeles embarked on a journey of self-exploration and intercultural-leadership that culminated with ten days of

Voices of Korea: Hangul’s Influence on Literature and Society

TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE Educators are invited to explore how the creation of the Korean alphabet, hangul, affected Korean society and literature during the Choson Kingdom. Dr.

Spotlight Asia: Big Cats

  Celebrate the role of big cats in Asian culture with The Korea Society and the American Museum of Natural History! Master storyteller, artist, and

2015 Summer Fellowship

Educators are encouraged to apply for the 2015 Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies. This year, the program is conducted in conjunction with the Foreign Policy

2015 Spring Fellowship in Korean Studies

The Korea Society welcomes applications for the 11th annual Spring Fellowship in Korean Studies. This expense-paid program in Korea will include lectures, guided tours, and

K-pop: Origins & Developments

  TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE |   K-pop: Origins & Developments | Learn about the international appeal of K-pop music and Korean cinema as experts detail the

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Family Day: Korean New Year 2015

Celebrate Sŏllal, the Korean New Year, with a day of fun-filled family activities at The Korea Society! Enjoy storytelling based on Korean folk tales and