A collection of original audio and video products made in-house by The Korea Society. |
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Evolving Roles of the UN in the Korean Peace Process|
Thursday, December 17, 2020 | 10 - 11:30 AM|
With a new US administration incoming and North Korea’s January Party Congress, there exists room for new and creative approaches toward the DPRK, to include the role of the United Nations. Join the former UN Undersecretary General Jeff Feltman, Carnegie Endowment’s Suzanne Dimaggio, and former UNC/CFC/USFK Commander General (ret.) Vincent Brooks… Read More
"Getting Together" with Coffee Meets Bagel|
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 I 7 PM|
Six years ago, the founders of the online dating service Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) sat down with The Korea Society to share their stories on starting a new business. Today, we rejoin CMB to discuss how they have reached and managed their success to become one of the major online dating services globally. … Read More
K-pop Confidential with Stephan Lee|
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
In K-pop Confidential, the YA novel from journalist Stephan Lee, a Korean-American girl plunges into the complex world of an idol factory and K-pop trainees in South Korea while staying true to herself in the process. Join us for a lively conversation with Stephan Lee about his debut novel and everything K-pop, including its ever-increasing popularity in the U.S., the challenges the K-pop trainees face, and the issues Korean Americans… Read More
Being in North Korea A special podcast interview with Andray Abrahamian|
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
In this podcast interview, Andray Abrahamian offers insights from his new book, Being in North Korea, an exploration of North Korean society from the inside, citing personal experiences gained by the author over 30 trips to the DPRK. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado, Abrahamian discusses interactions from his time working at a nonprofit that teaches North Koreans about entrepreneurship and economic policy. Abrahamian is a senior adjunct fellow… Read More
Cold War Cosmopolitan: Han Hyung-Mo & Korean Cinema of the 1950s|
Thursday, December 3, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
South Korea in the 1950s was home to a burgeoning film culture, one of the many “Golden Age cinemas” that flourished in Asia during the postwar years. One of the most important filmmakers of the time was Han Hyung-Mo, director of the era’s most glamorous and popular women’s pictures including the blockbuster Madame Freedom (1956). Christina Klein provides an illuminating analysis of Han's career and films with careful attention to… Read More
Next Steps with North Korea with Scott Snyder|
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020 | 12 PM|
Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow and Director of the Program on U.S.-Korea Policy Scott Snyder joins Senior Director Stephen Noerper to discuss next steps on denuclearization and dialogue with North Korea post-US Presidential election. Snyder, author of South Korea at the Crossroads, weighs the likelihood of a North Korean test or other attention-grabber pre or post-inauguration, the dispositions of Washington, Seoul and Pyongyang, and the possibility of renewed talks… Read More
The Korean Wave and Translation: A conversation with Wansoo Suh|
Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
The global recognition of K-pop, K-drama, and K-movies has brought with it much interest in Korean translation. Recently, Sharon Choi, a freelance translator for Bong Joon Ho, the Oscar-winning Director of ‘Parasite’, received much international attention for her excellent translation work. If you are bilingual in Korean and English, seeking a career in the translation industry, or even interested in… Read More
North Korean Sanctions and Adaptation|
Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 12:00 PM|
Join us for a discussion on international economic sanctions on North Korea with William Newcomb, Fellow at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies and former Member of the Panel of Experts on DPRK Sanctions at the United Nations, Darya Dolzikova of the Royal United Services Institute, and Cameron Trainer of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. In a conversation moderated by policy director Jonathan Corrado, the three experts discuss… Read More
A Conversation with David Yoon|
Wednesday, November 19, 2020 | 6 PM|
When David Yoon’s debut novel Frankly In Love hit shelves last year, it was an instant New York Times bestseller and a William C. Morris Award finalist. With his sophomore novel Super Fake Love Song, David Yoon offers another contemporary YA must-read where a case of mistaken identity kicks off a string of (fake) events that just may lead to (real) love… Read More
K-Drama Fever: Global TV in the US|
Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 6 PM|
Television as we know it has transformed in the last two decades, away from network television mainly produced in the form of sitcoms, police procedurals, and medical or courtroom dramas, towards serial narratives, with clear storylines developed across episodes… Read More
Leveraging Big Data, AI, and Patents for Business Growth|
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | 6 PM|
The Korea Society and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) are delighted to present Leveraging Big Data, AI, and Patents for Business Growth on November 10th, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm EST. Our first session will feature Tim Hwang, CEO of FiscalNote. FiscalNote is a global technology and media company that Tim co-founded in 2013 at the age of 21… Read More
After the US Presidential Election: Gauging the Results for Korea and Northeast Asia|
Thursday, November 5, 2020 | 12 PM|
Washington insiders Keith Luse, Executive Director of the National Committee on North Korea, and Frank Jannuzi, President and CEO of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, reflect on the results of the US Presidential election for Korea and Northeast Asia in conversation with Senior Director Stephen Noerper. Luse and Jannuzi, both longtime, former Senate Foreign Relations Committee senior staff members, opine on the impact by way of policy and personalities, as well as potential new initiatives… Read More
Korean-American Directors: A Roundtable with Andrew Ahn, So Yong Kim and Lee Isaac Chung|
Thursday, October 29, 2020 | 6 PM|
After the success of Crazy Rich Asians and Parasite, the demand for representation of Asians and Asian-Americans on screen is rising. But what about behind the camera? Listen to our conversation with three Korean-American directors - Andrew Ahn, So Yong Kim, and Lee Isaac Chung- as they discuss their films and careers… Read More
Artist Talk: Soonchoel Byun|
Wednesday, October 28, 2020|
Soonchoel Byun's solo exhibition at the Korea Society Gallery, his first one in New York in two decades, showcases nine photographs from his 2015 series Eternal Family which records and digitally creates a reunion between family members separated by the Korean War. Created with utmost sensitivity and respect for the personal and historical tragedy, Byun’s art is a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of the war that still remains today… Read More
[K-Move] A webinar: Developing Your Career with Mentorship|
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
The Korea Society is pleased to join KOTRA in presenting valuable lessons on career development through the K-Move program series. K-Move is a project that KOTRA has been organizing for younger Korean audiences abroad, while inviting leading professionals from different fields to share their stories on employment and settlement in the U.S… Read More
Korean Art from 1953|
Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 5:00 PM|
Korean Art From 1953: Collision, Innovation, Interaction is a richly illustrated book containing fourteen essays written by leading Korean art historians and scholars, topics range from the 1950s avant-garde to the feminist scene in the 1970s,… Read More
New Views on Korean Peace Regime and Unification |
Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 11 AM|
Join us for this discussion on prospects for a peace regime and inter-Korean social integration with Frank Aum, United States Institute of Peace, Hannah Song, President & CEO at Liberty in North Korea, Rachel Minyoung Lee, former intelligence analyst for the U.S. government, and Joseph Kim, Human Freedom Initiative, George W. Bush Institute… Read More
A Sacred Emblem: Trefoil in Early Korean Metalwork and Beyond with Dr. Minjee Kim|
Thursday, October 8, 2020 | 6 PM|
Trefoil or “three-leaved plant” is a stylized form found in artifacts and architecture across culture and time. Dr. Minjee Kim begins the story with her first encounter with a gold headdress ornament of the Balhae kingdom (698-926) and traces the migration of its trefoil form throughout the 4th-6th century across Asia. Then, she travels to France, where “fleur-de-lis” adorned French crowns, clothing, textiles, and… Read More
Looking Toward the US Presidential Election and Its Impact on Korea and Northeast Asia Policy|
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | 12 PM|
Daniel Russel, Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and Susan Thornton, Project Director of the Forum on Asia-Pacific Security at the National Committee on American Foreign Policy and Visiting Lecturer in Law at Yale University, join Senior Director Stephen Noerper… Read More
Designing and Adapting Korean Language Instruction for Virtual Delivery|
Wednesday, September 30, 2020|
Many language programs and instructors have needed to quickly change from in-person to online instruction modes this year. If you are looking for ways to improve your delivery, join us to explore tools and best practices for virtual classroom set-up and management… Read More
A Conversation with Hee Seo|
Thursday, September 24, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
Listen to our conversation with Hee Seo, the first Asian ballerina to be named principal dancer - ballet's highest title - at the American Ballet Theatre, as she discusses her illustrious career and thoughts on the future of performing art… Read More
East Goes West: Younghill Kang, His Life and Works|
Thursday, September 17, 2020 | 6 PM|
Join Alexander Chee and Ed Park in their conversation on Younghill Kang, the first Korean-American novelist and a pioneer of Asian American literature. As they discuss the life and career of Kang and his novel East Goes West, the two eminent writers reflect on the emergence of Korean American literature in the 20th century and Kang's legacy… Read More
Prospects for Diplomacy with North Korea|
Wednessday, September 16, 2020 | 12 PM|
Join us for a discussion on challenges and opportunities for continued nuclear negotiations with North Korea, featuring Markus Garlauskas, former U.S. National Intelligence Officer for North Korea, Soo Kim, RAND, and Ankit Panda, Carnegie… Read More
US-Korea Relations: Defining the Alliance Anew with David Kang|
Thursday, September 10, 2020 | 12 PM|
USC Professor and Korean Studies Institute Director David Kang joins Senior Director Stephen Noerper to discuss progress and challenges in Korea-US relations… Read More
New Narratives in Korea: Drawings for My Grandchildren|
Monday, August 31, 2020|
In this interview series, we take a dive into contemporary culture in South Korea.
Grandpa Chan and Grandma Marina are influencers on Instagram, perhaps unlike anyone else you see on that platform, maybe just because of their age. Their Instagram account Drawings for My Grandchildren started in 2015… Read More
2020 Sherman Family Korea Emerging Scholar Lecture
Architecture as Kisul in Postwar Korea: Building the Industrial Nation-State|
Thursday, August 27, 2020 | 3 PM|
2020 Sherman Family Emerging Scholar Lecture awardee, Sun-Min Park, a doctoral candidate at Harvard University, discussed Architecture as Kisul (Science-Technology) in Postwar Korea: Building the Industrial Nation-State… Read More
BTS: Blood, Sweat & Tears with Tamar Herman|
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
America's leading authority on BTS, K-Pop, and East Asian entertainment, Tamar Herman returns to the Korea Society with her book BTS: Blood, Sweat & Tears… Read More
New Narratives in Korea: Manhwa with Creators of Banned Book Club|
Monday, August 3, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
In this series, we take a dive into contemporary culture in South Korea. In this second episode, we explore the world of "manhwa," the world of Korean graphic novels and comic books, with the creators of just-published Banned Book Club: how was "manhwa" consumed by South Koreans in the past and present, how it is influencing and being adopted into different forms of entertainment, and how the new generation of… Read More
The Korean War at 70: Annual Armistice Day Salute|
Monday, July 27, 2020 | 12 PM|
The Korea Society honors the service and sacrifice of veterans on the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, signed on July 27, 1953. This live, virtual ceremony combines historic video with remarks from Korea Society President Tom Byrne, the Korean Consul General to New York, Ambassador Won-sam Chang, Korean War Veterans Area Commander Salvatore Scarlato, and Korean War Veteran and retired US Congressman Charles Rangel. Scarlato and Rangel will receive the James A. Van Fleet award on behalf of American veterans who served during the Korean War at the Korea Society upcoming annual gala… Read More
Building and Protecting Your K-Brand in the YouTube Era|
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | 6 PM|
The Korea Society and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) are delighted to present Building and Protecting Your K-Brand in the YouTube Era on July 22, 2020. Over the last two decades, YouTube has demonstrated its versatility, achieving far more than the launch of successful careers for the likes of Justin Bieber and BTS. Businesses of all sizes increasingly adopt this highly effective yet affordable advertising platform as part of their marketing strategy to attract audiences and drive sales… Read More
Side by Side: Streaming and A Director's Talk|
Monday, July 20, 2020 | 6 PM|
Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World weaves the stories of nine inter-country adoptees—selected out of 100 original interviews— as they recall their families of origin, their relinquishment to orphanages, and their adoptions and lives abroad. Starkly minimalist, Side by Side is composed entirely of intensely intimate, first-person narratives, filmed in Seattle, Chicago, Boston, New York City, Paris, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Melbourne… Read More
Marketing in a Digital World with Cathy Oh|
Thursday, July 16, 2020 | 6 PM|
As consumers continue to cut the cord, how will we define the future of TV? How does this paradigm shift change the future of advertising? Cathy Oh, Global Head of Marketing & Analytics at Samsung Ads, explores these topics in conversation with CeFaan Kim, reporter at WABC-TV Eyewitness News… Read More
Friend: A Novel & Popular Culture of North Korea|
Thursday, July 9, 2020 | 6:30 PM|
First published in Pyongyang in 1988, Friend by Paek Nam-Nyong is one of the few North Korean novels that has reached an international audience. Professor Immanuel Kim, the translator of Friend and a specialist in North Korean literature and cinema, offers a glimpse into contemporary life in North Korea through this novel and other popular culture from Pyongyang… Read More
Korean Baseball: Answering the Call for Sport in the Covid Era with Chan Ho Park and Jerry Royster|
Monday, June 29, 2020 | 8 PM |
Korean professional baseball has caught the eye of sports-deprived American baseball fans during the coronavirus pandemic. Join us for a conversation about the unique and appealing aspects of Korean baseball, with former MLB and KBO pitcher Chan Ho Park, former manager of the Lotte Giants in Busan Jerry Royster, Yonhap baseball correspondent Jee-Ho Yoo, and former U.S. Ambassadors to Korea and Korean baseball superfans Kathleen Stephens and Mark Lippert… Read More
New Narratives in Korea: Games & Interactive Storytelling|
Friday, June 26, 2020 |
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… Read More
Questions from investors for South Korea's Top Coronavirus Expert, Dr. Kim Woo Joo||
Thursday, June 25, 2020 |
Dr. Kim Woo Joo, Professor of Infectious Diseases at Korea University Guro Hospital, returns for a second interview with Korea Society President, Thomas Byrne. Tune in as Dr. Kim responds to inquiries by American investors and bankers on the global fight against COVID-19. He addresses a range of concerns, including the immune response to the virus, the race to develop a vaccine and the possible scenario for a second wave as well as key strategies to mitigate coronavirus spread… Read More
The Korean War at 70
Commemorating the Start of the Korean War||
Thursday, June 25, 2020 |
The Society marks seventy years since the start of the Korean War with a video tribute to those who served and sacrificed. Join for a special video release featuring remarks by the Korea Society Board Chairwoman Ambassador Kathleen Stephens; General (ret.) Vincent Brooks, former Commander of the United Nations Command /Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea; Columbia University Law School Professor Jeong-Ho Roh; Korea Society President Tom Byrne; and Korea Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper… Read More
Jazz Night with Grace Kelly|
Monday, June 22, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
Award-winning singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer Grace Kelly has built an incredible career in jazz, which includes the release of 13 acclaimed albums before entering her mid-twenties. In this Young Professionals’ Night webcast, Grace unpacks her stunning career in a chat with writer Will Friedwald. Join us as we dive into Grace’s musical journey… Read More
From Wine to Soju: Stories from the Master Sommelier|
Friday, June 19, 2020 | 6 PM|
Early on in his life, Kyungmoon Kim discovered that he had an exceptional palate. As he immersed himself in the world of wine, he leveraged his palate and his natural aptitude for memorization to build an extensive base of wine knowledge. In 2016, Kyungmoon Kim won the Master Sommelier Certification and joined the Court of Master Sommeliers; currently, there are only 247 Master Sommeliers worldwide… Read More
Young Professionals’ Night with Timothy Martin|
PREMIERED: Monday, June 15, 2020 | 6 PM|
Over the months journalists have worked tirelessly to provide reliable and up to date information on COVID-19. Timothy Martin, Korea bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, is among these journalists. His reporting has shed light on the outbreak in South Korea, giving U.S. readers an in-depth account of the situation in the country and the actions taken to stem the spread of the virus. In this webcast, Timothy speaks with AAJA - NY chapter president, Frank Bi, on his experience covering the coronavirus pandemic in South Korea… Read More
North Korean Human Rights||
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | 12 PM|
Harvard University visiting fellow and Sophia University professor Sandra Fahy joins senior director Stephen Noerper for a discussion of her latest work, Dying for Rights. Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy professor Sung-yoon Lee, who reviews the book in Korean Studies, joins the discussion… Read More
Korea's Campaign against the Coronavirus Pandemic:
A View from the Ministry of Economy and Finance||
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | 8 AM|
South Korea’s impressive, timely and comprehensive strategy in controlling the spread of the coronavirus has earned praise from the director general of the WHO. In this webcast moderated by Korea Society President Thomas Byrne, Mr. Dae Joong Lee, Director of Development, Finance Division at the Ministry of Economy and Finance in South Korea, discusses how the country coordinated among ministries, agencies and the private sector in its response to the pandemic. The conversation also examine the government’s fiscal measures taken to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19… Read More
Author Talks: You-Jeong Jeong||
Thursday, June 4, 2020|
In this inaugural episode of the new video series Author Talks, Korea’s leading author of psychological thrillers You-Jeong Jeong discusses her career and award-winning novels, including Seven Years of Darkness and The Good Son… Read More
Banchan Story: Korean Home Cooking||
Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
“Banchan” is often translated as “side dishes” and understood as “appetizers” at Korean BBQ restaurants. But that is not the whole story! Learn the real story of banchan, a category unto themselves and the ubiquitous feature of Korean home cooking. Shin Kim, a chef and culinary entrepreneur, will lead the viewers to explore the delectable world of banchan in its many forms and share some of her recipes that can… Read More
The Korean War at 70: Veteran Tales with Sal Scarlato||
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | 12 PM|
Korean War Veterans area commander and Long Island chapter head Sal Scarlato shares reflections on the Korean War years in conversation with senior director Stephen Noerper. Scarlato, a Marine veteran, offers insights on the sacrifice of those who served and efforts to raise awareness of the service and valor of Korean War veterans.… Read More
Frances Cha: If I Had Your Face||
Thursday, May 28, 2020 | 6 PM|
A riveting tale of four women navigating contemporary Korea, If I Had Your Face is a debut novel from Frances Cha, a former travel and culture editor for CNN in Seoul. This utterly compelling novel follows the interconnected lives of four young women balancing on the edge of survival in contemporary Seoul… Read More
The Korean War at 70: Honoring Korean War Veterans from around the World||
Thursday, May 21, 2020 | 12 PM|
Korean War veterans advocate Hannah Y. Kim joins policy director Jonathan Corrado for a conversation on her global journey to meet Korean War veterans. Kim, founder of Remember 727 and former chief of staff to Congressman Charles Rangel, highlights the discussion with photos from her travels… Read More
Indo-Pacific relations in the time of COVID19||
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | 2:30 PM|
What impact is the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis having now and going forward on the relationships between the U.S., South Korea, and India? How does it impact their respective visions for the future of regional institutions and relationships in the Indo-Pacific? What is the prognosis for U.S. and Chinese leadership -- and rivalry -- and how does this impact the region? Is a regional economic or security architecture more or less possible, or desirable, post-pandemic?… Read More
Reading in Translation: Korean Novels in the U.S. ||
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | 6 PM |
South Korean literature in translation has been experiencing a global efflorescence in recent years. There are at least 6 Korean novels being released in the United States in the first half of 2020, with more to follow. Professor Jae Won Chung will discuss the commercial and critical success of Korean novels in the United States, the types of Korean novels that appear to be popular in the international market, and the range of new styles, genres, and voices that soon-to-be published titles will offer English-language readers… Read More
Artist Talk: Ik-Joong Kang with Dr. Katherine Anne Paul ||
Friday, May 15, 2020 | 6:30 PM|
Internationally acclaimed artist Ik-Joong Kang in conversation about his art and career with Dr. Katherine Anne Paul, Curator of Asian Art, the Birmingham Museum of Art.Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), this program will be conducted virtually. This live session will be provided free of charge at the specified date and time. A limited number of viewing links will be provided to the people who sign up through the form… Read More
Korean Inspired Glow||
Thursday, May 14, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
In these uncertain times, we regard self-care as a way to manage anxiety and alleviate stress. Often, skincare comprises an essential part of many self-care routines. Tune in to see how Glow Recipe co-founders, Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, are adapting content during this time to align with a self-care centric beauty philosophy, and how they continue to lead Glow Recipe with a K-Beauty inspired approach for every product and… Read More
Becoming Kim Jong Un with Jung H. Pak ||
Thursday, May 14, 2020 | 12 PM|
Dr. Jung H. Pak discusses her new book on the rise of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, in conversation with Society President Tom Byrne. Pak, a Brookings Institution Senior Fellow and former CIA analyst, provides a behind-the-scenes look at Kim’s character and motivations and chronicles his nuclear ambitions and summitry with President Trump. Read More
A Conversation Between Chefs with Esther Choi & Judy Joo ||
Friday, May 8, 2020 | 12 PM|
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?... Read More
Chef Hooni Kim with Andrew Friedman ||
Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 6:30 PM|
A chef known for defining Korean food in America brings a powerful culinary legacy into your kitchen. Hooni Kim, chef/owner of Danji and Hanjan, will discuss his eagerly-anticipated cookbook, My Korea: Traditional Flavors, Modern Recipes, his insight and deep knowledge on Korean cuisine, and the challenges he faces as a restaurateur in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic... Read More
Three Artists, Three Cities: The COVID-19 Diaries from MiA Collective Art
with Woo Ram Jung, Grace Noh and kate-hers RHEE||
Friday, May 1, 2020|
Three young artists - in New York, Berlin, and Seoul - record their situation and response to the pandemic, shelter-in-residence, and the changing landscape of the city each one lives in. Featuring Woo Ram Jung, Grace Noh, and kate-hers RHEE, the artists compare and contrast their experiences and ask themselves a question: what is the role of the creative community during a world-wide pandemic... Read More
COVID-19 Lessons From South Korea with Korea's Top Coronavirus Expert Dr. Kim Woo Joo |||
Learn how South Korea managed to bring COVID-19 under control in this recorded interview between the Korea Society’s President, Thomas Byrne, and Korea University’s professor of infectious diseases, Dr. Kim Woo Joo. Deemed by the media as South Korea’s “most prominent coronavirus expert”, Dr. Kim explains how he and the country learned from past epidemics to mobilize the public and private sectors to combat the novel coronavirus. Tune in to learn what lessons the U.S. and other countries can glean from South Korea’s successes... Read More
Korean Election Analysis ||
Friday, April 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM|
Stanford University Professor Gi-Wook Shin joins Korea Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper for a timely breakdown of the April 15 Korean legislative elections. Professor Shin, Director of the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Director of Korean Studies, and William J. Perry Professor of Contemporary Korea, examines the voice of the electorate and impact of the National Assembly election results for the Moon administration and Korean politics... Read More
Podcast: Translating Korea's Coronavirus Response Playbook||
Thursday, April 16, 2020|
South Korea’s coronavirus response has been lauded for its integration of new technologies and aggressive trace-and-test measures. To help the international community understand this approach, a crowd-sourced team has translated Korea’s coronavirus playbook, a 90 page set of instructions made by the Korea Center for Disease Control advising local public health officials to plan for an array of contingencies. In this special podcast interview with Korea Society policy director Jonathan Corrado, translation team leaders Alex Bae, Sehyo Yune, and Jungmin Hwang discuss the project and the insights gained from it. The document is available to view at the team’s website here... Read More
Geopolitics of Coronavirus: Japan and Korea ||
Friday, April 10, 2020 | 12:00 PM|
Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow for Japan Studies Dr. Sheila Smith and Korea Society Senior Director Dr. Stephen Noerper examine the political impact of the coronavirus outbreak in Japan and Korea, in conversation with Japan Society President and CEO Dr. Joshua W. Walker and with an introduction by Korea Society President Tom Byrne. In this live webcast program, co-hosted by the Japan Society and the Korea Society, the three…Read More
China’s Foreign Policy and Relations on the Korean Peninsula ||
Friday, April 3, 2020 | 12 PM|
Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director of the Center on US-China Relations at the Asia Society, examines developments in China’s foreign policy toward the Korean Peninsula in conversation with senior director Stephen Noerper. Schell discusses China’s commitment to denuclearization, orientation toward Pyongyang and Seoul, views on Korean unification, and the current news cycle, to include the geopolitics of the coronavirus response. Due the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), this program will now be… Read More
Regaining Lost Ground in the North Korean Human Rights Movement with Victor Cha and Lindsay Lloyd ||
Thursday, March 26, 2020 | 1 PM|
CSIS Senior Adviser and inaugural holder of the Korea Chair Victor Cha and Bradford M. Freeman Director of the Human Freedom Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute Lindsay Lloyd discuss Cha’s report, Regaining Lost Ground in the North Korean Human Rights Movement, in conversation with Korea Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper.Read More
Beyond 32nd Street: "Korean" Restaurants of the Moment ||
Thursday, February 27, 2020 | 6 PM|
Three of the most acclaimed restaurateurs in New York talk about the past, present and future of “Korean” restaurants in the city and beyond: Simon Kim of Cote; Jenny Kwak of Haenyeo; and Ellia Park of Atoboy & Atomix. Moderated by Matt Rodbard. Beyond 32nd Street: "Korean" Restaurants of the Momentwith Simon Kim of Cote; Jenny Kwak of Haenyeo; and Ellia Park of Atoboy & Atomix Moderated by Matt Rodbard… Read More
Changes in the North Korean Economy and what has yet to change ||
Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 1 PM|
This public roundtable dialogue explores recent changes and pathways for reform in the North Korean economy, with special focus on transitions and lessons learned in Cuba. Jaime Reusche, Vice President and Senior Credit Officer for the Sovereign Risk Group at Moody’s Investors Service and Peter Ward, Ph.D. candidate...Read More
Korean Film in Focus: A Conversation with Director Bong Joon-ho ||
Editor's Choice|
Long before he swept the Oscars with Parasite, Director Bong Joon Ho visited The Korea Society to talk about his career and films in February 2010. Listen to the highlights from his conversation with Michael Atkinson...Read More
Korea-Japan Relations: Looking Back, Looking Forward|
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 | 12 PM|
University of Connecticut History Professor Alexis Dudden explores recent history and possible overtures in Korea-Japan relations in conversation with Korea Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper. Exploring trade and historical disputes, as well as well as Washington’s past and potential involvement, Dudden, author of Troubled Apologies Among Japan, Korea and the United States, as well as a recent New York Times piece, examines signs of progress, possible offramps and continuing challenges...Read More
Covering North Korea|
Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 12:00 PM|
North Korea challenges reporters’ efforts at providing clarity and revealing hidden dynamics given information gaps and a lack of access. Korea Risk Group CEO Chad O’Carroll, NK News Podcast host Jacco Zwetsloot and freelance journalist and outgoing Asian American Journalist Association New York President Hannah Bae speak with Society Policy Director Jonathan Corrado on how reporters overcome these obstacles to gain credible and durable insight...Read More
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