A series of videos that gives a brief introduction to Korea in aspects of history and culture.   Read More

The Korea Society’s and the UN Association’s Young Professionals are hosting a Happy Hour at The Attic to celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Happiness, which recognizes “the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world.” Enjoy complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Happy Hour specials with a Korean twist at the Cash Bar! Friday, March 20, 2015 | 6… Read More

Be inspired by the story of a young woman who overcame life’s challenges to launch a business and fulfill her dream of visiting NYC during Fashion Week! Su Kyung Kim, the 19-year-old founder and CEO of Korean online shopping mall Victoria Garconne, discusses overcoming personal and financial hardships, launching a fashion retail business at age 15, and growing it into a million-dollar company before turning 20.   Thursday, February 19,… Read More

Makeup artist Seong Hee Park, who created looks for K-Pop’s Wonder Girls and TV star Yunjin Kim, explores how the traditional ideals of Korean beauty in the paintings of Chosŏn-era artist Shin Yun-bok influences today’s Korean female stars.      Wednesday, January 28, 2015 | 6 PM   6-6:35 PM | Talk 6:40-7 PM | Q & A   Explorer members and above: Free with registration $5 Members / $10… Read More

Dinner and a movie-- it’s a classic combination. Join us to watch the 2010 Korean film The Recipe (된장), which follows a television producer searching for the chef and recipe of a soybean paste stew (doenjang jjigae), while dining on doenjang jjigae! We’ll also demonstrate how to prepare the stew, so you can make this Korean comfort food throughout the cold winter. The Dinner Doenjang jjigae is a staple meal… Read More

The French have bouillabaisse, Italians have zuppa di pesce, and Koreans have maeuntang! Learn how to make this wonderful, spicy seafood stew in a hands-on workshop led by Chef Walter Rhee. He’ll complete the meal by demonstrating how to make the perfect accompanying appetizers, Korean seafood  pancakes (pajeon) and candied anchovies (myul chi bokkum). Trained as a marine biologist before pursuing his culinary passions, Walter will also share tips on… Read More

Arranged introductions have long been part of Korean culture, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that the Kang sisters would merge technology and dating to pioneer an innovative but surprisingly simple on-line dating service, Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB). Join us for an evening with the founders as they share, with Wework’s Christina Choi, their experiences starting CMB and using technology, social media, and marketing research in a people business. Thursday,… Read More

KAFFNY (Korean American Film Festival New York), in partnership with The Korea Society, will open its 8th annual film festival with an opening-night party that features the artwork of Rostarr . The artist’s film, Kill the Ego, produced in collaboration with Soundwalk Collective, will be screened at the Wythe Hotel’s cinema. Afterwards, guests may enjoy a one-hour open bar and party and view the exhibit of Rostarr’s art in the… Read More

The Korea Society partners with the University of Minnesota and All That Story America to present an afternoon of Korean culture in the Twin Cities, including an introduction to Sijo, Korean poetry, and  performances by the National Orchestra of Korea and Hanyang Traditional Performing Arts.   Friday, October 31, 2014 | 1 - 5:30 PM   Cultural Outreach   Story of Korea @ Minneapolis               Read More

Interested in how you identify a market opportunity, launch a start-up company, or build a recognizable brand? or maybe you just love fro-yo (frozen yogurt)? Then join us for an evening with Solomon Choi, the entrepreneur and marketing genius behind 16 HANDLES, a rapidly expanding self-serve frozen yogurt franchise business on the East Coast. In 2008, Solomon founded 16 HANDLES, taking on Korea’s Red Mango and Pinkberry frozen yogurt brands.… Read More