“Lee Geum-yi has a gift for taking little-known embers of history and transforming them into moving, compelling, and uplifting stories. I loved Willow from the first page to the last. Loved her courage, and her tenacious, yet caring, beautiful soul. The Picture Bride is the ultimate story of the power of friendship—a must read!” — Heather Morris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Three… Read More

Join us for this expert panel discussion on the U.S.-ROK Alliance, featuring former National Security Council Senior Director for Asia Allison Hooker, Korea Society Board Chair Ambassador (ret.) Kathleen Stephens, and Korea Society Van Fleet senior fellow Dr. Katrin Katz, and moderated by policy director Jonathan Corrado. How can the U.S. and South Korea work together to pursue shared objectives in an increasingly fraught and complex security environment? To optimize… Read More

Image courtesy of Cultural Heritage Administration, Republic of Korea Riding the Korean Wave sweeping the world, the traditional Korean costumes have become increasingly visible in global media. In 2021, hanbok - the generic term referring to traditional style Korean clothing - was registered in the Oxford English Dictionary. In this comprehensive series of lectures, Dr. Minjee Kim, the preeminent scholar of Korean textile and fashion in the U.S., illustrates and… Read More

Still today, education remains inaccessible to millions of children across the globe. In meeting their educational needs, extensive technology use has become helpful in expanding the quality learning environment. Our upcoming YPN program features Sooinn Lee, the Co-Founder and CEO of Enuma, Inc. Founded in 2012, Enuma has developed multiple award-winning digital learning platforms for youth and children, including those from under-resourced environments. Join us for a timely conversation with… Read More

Join us for a video tribute to honor the service and sacrifice of Veterans of The Korean War in a program produced in partnership with The Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) and The Korea-US Alliance Foundation (KUSAF). Released to mark the anniversary of the 1953 Armistice, this program features: current Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense General Lee Jong-sup, Korean War Veterans area commander Salvatore Scarlato, Society president and… Read More

Walhwajungin (Lovers Under the Moon) by Shin Yun-Bok (1758-?) Image courtesy of Kansong Art & Culture Foundation Riding the Korean Wave sweeping the world, the traditional Korean costumes have become increasingly visible in global media. In 2021, hanbok - the generic term referring to traditional style Korean clothing - was registered in the Oxford English Dictionary. In this comprehensive series of lectures, Dr. Minjee Kim, the preeminent scholar of Korean… Read More