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

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. Regaining Lost Ground in the North Korean Human Rights MovementwithVictor Cha and Lindsay Lloyd THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020… Read More

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

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 at the University of Vienna and NK Pro analyst, join Korea Society President Tom Byrne to share insights and analyses. Changes in… Read More

Korean Film in Focus: A Conversation with Director Bong Joon-ho | 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

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.With… Read More