Combine two of life’s great pleasures: Korean dramas and food! Come watch an episode of one of last year’s most popular K-Dramas, Kimchi Family, a heartwarming story about a family that owns a traditional Korean restaurant with each episode centered on the preparation of a different type of delicious kimchi. Shin Kim, culinary instructor and food writer, demonstrates, in a hands-on workshop, how to make this show’s unusual Gardenia Kimchi,… Read More

The Korea Society’s Young Professionals’ Network is invited to the New York Asian Film Festival 2013’s closing night presentation of Secretly Greatly. Based on the webtoon series “Covertness,” Secretly Greatly stars three of Korea’s hottest young TV stars (Kim Soo-Hyun, Lee Hyun-Woo, Park Ki-Woong) as a trio of elite North Korean sleeper agents who have lived undercover in South Korea for so long that they now believe their own cover… Read More

The Korea Society examines the growth of K-Pop and the landmarks for Korean wave in the United States, such as Psy starring in a Super Bowl ad, Girls Generation performing at Madison Square Garden, and 2NE1’s Best New Band award from MTV Iggy. All About K-Pop Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:00 PM | Reception and Registration6:30 PM | Discussion Admission fee: $20 (non-members) & $10 (members) with Nicole Curry, Contestant… Read More

What makes K-Town one of the most vibrant cultural neighborhoods in New York City? Mother and daughter Hae Wha Pak and Christina Jang, owners of the popular K-Town restaurants Kunjip and New Wonjo, respectively, share the history, successes, and challenges that have transformed 32nd Street from a one restaurant neighborhood in 1979 to the densest restaurant block in NYC today (with thirty-three restaurants!). These two generations of K-Town restaurateurs provide… Read More

The Korea Society presents producer David Foox and director Valerie Veatch at the New Museum as they turn their lens on Korea's gaming world to explore the social impact of immersive virtual technologies. Don’t miss this fascinating look at Korea’s cyber world, where Virtual is the new Reality! Valerie and David are joined by experimental photographer Alexander Porter to preview Love Child, a documentary that looks at Korean research on… Read More

--SOLD OUT-- Worried that Korean cuisine is too complex to cook at home? In this demonstration, Chef Walter Rhee shows how easy it is to make Korean classics, like fresh sautéed spicy cucumber (oi moochim), spicy fried rice cake (tteokbokki), Korean rice dumpling soup (tteokguk), chap chae, beef bulgogi, and pork bulgogi. Using shortcuts and tricks developed from years in the kitchen and a food science background, Rhee will amaze… Read More

Lauryn Chun, founder of Mother-in-Law’s Kimchi, launches her new book, The Kimchi Cookbook: 60 Traditional and Modern Ways to Make and Eat Kimchi, at The Korea Society on Wednesday, November 28. A superb introduction to making kimchi, the evening will inspire you to try Chun’s inventive Kimchi-inspired recipes, like Kimchi Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs, and make many different kinds of kimchi at home. Lauryn, joined by Tara Q. Thomas, Senior Editor for Wine… Read More

Hooni Kim elevated Korean cuisine in New York City when he opened his restaurant Danji in December of 2010, and promptly received a Michelin star in 2011 for his inspired traditional, as well as modern, Korean food. Danji was conceived as a Korean tapas bar and The New York Times described his small plates as “magical,” “luscious,” and “pretty great” while praising him as a “terrific cook.” Hear how Hooni… Read More

We invite you to a reception celebrating two very special openings: Traces of Life: Seen Through Korean Eyes 1945 - 1992, a photography exhibit featuring thirteen of Korea’s pioneering photographers and Yeonghwa: Korean Film Today, a film series at MoMA showcasing the work of eleven of Korea’s best known contemporary filmmakers. The evening will feature special remarks by Directors Hong Sang-soo (In Another Country), Lee Sang-cheol (Jesus Hospital), and exhibit… Read More

Learn to make two complete traditional vegetarian Korean meals during this two session hands-on workshop and demonstration at Whole Foods Market (Bowery Culinary Center). Chef Haelin Lee, a student of Blue House chef and Korean Master Jungyoung Sun, is a dynamic, young and accomplished traditional Korean chef, catering to clientele in the New York area. Chef Lee will demonstrate how to prepare various types of Korean banchan, or side dishes and how to… Read More