Contemporary Korea

  • New Narratives in Korea: Games & Interactive Storytelling with Dr. Bo hyun Kwon

    Friday, June 26, 2020 | 6:00 PM
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    Copyright Credit: playSyria In this new series, we take a dive into contemporary culture in South Korea. In this first episode, we will be exploring the world of games, especially that of computer, video, and mobile games: the history of video game culture in Korea from the 70s until now; how it has given birth to a new industry and a group of new business leaders in Korea; and how it is developing into a new way of storytelling, entertainment, and education. New Narratives in Korea: Games & Interactive... Read More

  • A Conversation Between Chefs: Esther Choi & Judy Joo

    Friday, May 8, 2020 | 12:00 PM
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      What are the challenges a chef faces when she decides to open a restaurant? How do you break the stereotype that “women make good cooks, but men make better chefs”? And how do you not only survive but thrive in the hyper-competitive restaurant kitchens and food scene in New York and London? And what do you cook when you have to stay home, due to the unprecedented world-wide pandemic? Meet two inspirational chefs - who happen to be female Korean Americans - who are doing all that and more: Chef Esther Choi and... Read More

  • 32nd Street: Then & Now

    Thursday, February 6, 2020 | 6:00 PM
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    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 space for consumption, leisure and entertainment. Over the past decade, the one block of 32nd Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan has drawn Koreans and non-Koreans seeking everything Korean, from day spas to nightlife. "Koreatown" is now known as a home for a taste of Korea for both ethnic Koreans and non-Korean New Yorkers,... Read More

  • 9th Global Financial Leaders Forum

    Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 6:00 PM
    AT CAPACITY | The Maekyung Media Group, The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society host another informative forum, featuring leading figures in the finance industry from the United States and Asia. This year we will shed light on Korea’s finance industry within the global context.   9th Global Financial Leaders Forum Navigating in Low Interest Rate World Wednesday, October 16, 20195:30 PM | Registration 6:00 PM | Program   Session I: Low Interest Rate Environment: Consequences and Portfolio... Read More

  • A Decade of K-Pop: Korean Music's Ascent in the U.S.

    Thursday, July 11, 2019 | 6:30 PM
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    Ten years since Wonder Girls and BoA became the first Korean artists to appear on Billboard's main U.S. music charts, K-pop is at the forefront of the increasingly globalized U.S. music scene. With BTS undeniably at the top of the music world and Blackpink making K-pop history by performing at Coachella, K-pop is no longer an incidental phenomenon but an integral part of American pop culture of 2019. In this talk, Tamar Herman, K-pop columnist for Billboard, reflects on the rise of K-pop in the U.S. during the... Read More

  • A Conversation on K-Factor: An Orchestral Exploration of K-pop at Lincoln Center

    Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | 12:00 PM
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      K-Factor, a unique concert presented by Lincoln Center, cast a light on the often overlooked musical innovations and radical spirit of the global phenomenon that is K-pop. On June 20, a 50-piece symphony orchestra performed live at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, with a program comprising a curated set of songs arranged to highlight the distinct musical ingenuity present in Korean music new and old. The selections showcased well-known hits by K-pop artists like Blackpink, BTS, EXO, Red Velvet, Seo Taiji... Read More

  • The Origins of Kimchi and Soju

    Thursday, April 4, 2019 | 6:00 PM
    • Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2019-04-05_TKS_TheOriginsOfKimchiAndSoju.mp3
    • Podcast URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-origins-of-kimchi-and-soju-with-michael-d-shin/id210903888?i=1000434233219&mt=2
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    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 with Korea, their history has remained elusive. This program delves into the origins of these foods by looking at the eating and drinking culture of the Joseon period. This gives us a fuller picture of the life of the peasantry during that time, helping us to understand what makes kimchi and soju so characteristically Korean. This talk introduces the book Everyday Life... Read More

  • New Year Pansori Recital

    Thursday, January 17, 2019 | 6:00 PM
    Pansorist Saebom Shin offers her rendition of gugak, a traditional Korean vocal music, in this New Year performance. Shin performs Danga: Sacheolga, Chunhyang-ga, poet Jinee Hwang’s Longing for the Moon, and the folksong Taepyung-ga. Performers include gayakeumist Rami Seo, guitarist Hokyung Choy, tabla player Deen Singh, and guest vocalist Hera Yoon.   + - Tickets Click to collapse   The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate... Read More

  • Gender Politics of Kpop

    Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 6:30 PM
    • Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2018-12-06_TKS_GenderPoliticsOfKpop.mp3
    • Podcast URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gender-politics-of-kpop/id210903888?i=1000426047702&mt=2
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    Dr. S. Heijin Lee, Assistant Professor at NYU and freelance journalist Lai Frances delve into representations of gender roles in Kpop. They explore the traditional notions of masculinity and femininity reflected in artists’ concepts and LGBTQ+ issues in Kpop.   Gender Politics of Kpop Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 6:30 PM The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10017   Join our membership program here! E-News sign-up   This program is supported, in part, by public funds... Read More

  • K-pop & Social Media

    Thursday, November 29, 2018 | 6:30 PM
    • Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2018-11-29_TKS_KpopAndSocialMedia.mp3
    • Podcast URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/k-pop-social-media/id210903888?i=1000425222828&mt=2
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    [NEW TIME] Social media advances K-pop’s reach around the globe, with YouTube and Twitter buzzing with the latest content from Korean artists. Tumblr Content Insights Associate and K-pop specialist, Beatrice Vantapool, and BuzzFeed’s Sarah Han, explore how technology has connected and created fans worldwide. Talk followed by Q&A and reception with Korean food and drinks.   + - Admission Click to collapse   The Korea Society... Read More

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