The 1988 Seoul Olympics represents South Korea’s first foray as international host and hub. Senior Director and Columbia Adjunct Professor Stephen Noerper leads a special lunchtime discussion marking the thirtieth anniversary of the closing ceremony of the ‘88 Summer Games, which proved vital for Korea’s global “coming out,” Seoul’s development, and democracy’s hold. This program features a special call in from Georgetown University Professor, and fellow sports diplomacy enthusiast, Victor… Read More

Styling and beauty are quintessential elements of the Kpop lifestyle. Devon Abelman, Digital Beauty Reporter at Allure Magazine, uncovers Kpop hair, skincare, and beauty trends. + - Admission Click to collapse The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate members: FREE with registration Tickets Members & Students $20.00 USD Non-members $30.00 USD Full Name Title or Position Company Email Membership ID (where applicable) How did you hear about this program? Website… Read More

Asia business and policy veterans Philip Sherman and David Anderson convene an Old Asia Hands luncheon to discuss negotiations around the Korean Peninsula. This group of seasoned professionals weighs the prospects for success in current ROK-DPRK and US-DPRK negotiations, with remarks by Senior Director Stephen Noerper. By Invitation Korea at a Crossroads: Inter-Korean Relations and Next Steps in US-DPRK Dialogue Thursday, September 27, 2018 | 12 PM The Korea Society… Read More

His Excellency Moon Jae-in, President of Republic of Korea, addresses the current situation on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s alliance with the United States and efforts to denuclearize North Korea. This event was produced in collaboration with Council on Foreign Relations and Asia Society. Our Greater Alliance, Making Peace: A Conversation with President Moon Jae-in + - Transcript Click to collapse President Moon Jae-in discusses the current situation on the… Read More

Keynote Speaker H.E. Harry Harris U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Van Fleet Award Honoree Sohn Kyung-Shik ChairmanCJ Group Master of Ceremonies Juju Chang Co-AnchorABC Nightline The Plaza Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York CityReception 6:00 PM | Dinner 7:00 PM Black Tie, Traditional Attire Contact Angela I. Rhyee for any inquiries. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Keynote SpeakerH.E. Harry HarrisU.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ambassador Harry Harris… Read More

Architect and educator Dongsei Kim--recipient of the 2018 Sherman Family Korea Emerging Scholar Lecture Series award--explores how the discipline of architecture and landscape architecture investigates the Demilitarized Zone. Through the prism of spatial design and with three concrete examples, Professor Kim argues for a reformulation of exclusionary border conditions into inclusive spaces that become synergistic and productive for both Koreas. FREE with registration. Limited seating. Imagining the Impossible: The DMZ… Read More