Please join us for a timely discussion on the Republic of Korea’s membership in the United Nations Security Council for the 2024-2025 term, featuring the ROK Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Joonkook HWANG, in conversation with Korea Society President and CEO Thomas Byrne. The Republic of Korea, which has a special history and bond with the United Nations, aims to actively contribute to world peace and security and… Read More

Like the foundational role of butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian cuisine, jangs stand as the cornerstone of Korean cooking, infusing every dish with a symphony of flavors and complexity. Chef Mingoo Kang, often referred to as South Korea’s best chef, invites readers on a gastronomic journey in Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking to discover the deceptively simple | Excerpted from Jang by Mingoo Kang (Artisan… Read More

On Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30 PM, The Korea Society’s Young Professionals’ Network is honored to host Arnold Hur, CEO at Gen.G Esports, for an illuminating conversation focused on the esports industry, moderated by Janice Yu, Reporter and Fill in Anchor at ABC7 NY. Under Hur’s leadership during the recent surge of esports popularity, Gen.G Esports is the leading esports organization connecting the U.S. and Asia. Ranked in the Top… Read More

In the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society, in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the pursuit of a career in law. Our panel comprises four experienced legal professionals: Karen Kim, Senior Counsel at QBE North America and President of AABANY; Judge Judy Kim, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court in the… Read More