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Behind the Scenes: Writing a Picture Book
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 6:30 PM
Join two Korean-American picture book writers as they discuss the many different layers of consideration, introspection, and deliberation that go into conceiving and writing picture books, and the importance of humor and diversity in children's literature. For many young readers, being able to see themselves reflected in the books they read is a profound experience. Seeing and reading accurate representations of one's own identity and culture provide a sense of…
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Angie Kim: Happiness Falls with Susan Choi
Friday, September 8, 2023 | 6:00 PM
“I read Happiness Falls in a single day. I can’t remember a book with more layers—this is a nuanced story about bias, language, ableism, racism, and family dynamics—but above all else this is a story with so many twists and turns I was riveted through the last page.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author When a father goes missing, his family’s desperate search leads them to question everything they…
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Chinese Views of North Korea's Uncertain Future
Friday, September 8, 2023 | 12:00 PM
Join us for a discussion featuring Dr. Sungmin Cho, professor at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, an academic institute of the US Department of Defense, based in Hawaii. Dr. Cho will present research that analyzes Chinese texts focusing on North Korea's regime stability, the country's uncertain future, and the potential unification of the Korean Peninsula. The research encompasses a review of 62 Chinese journal articles and 29 expert commentaries…
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INTERVIEW with JOSE MUNOZ
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Welcome to the latest installment of the Korea Society's Leadership Interview Series featuring José Muñoz, President and Global Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Company, who also serves as the President and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America. President Muñoz is one of the most influential leaders in the auto industry. President Muñoz will look back at the roots of Hyundai Motor's remarkable story, discuss current developments, and…
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The South Korea Nuclear Debate
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 8:00 PM
What motivates interest among the South Korean population and national security expert community in the potential development of an indigenous nuclear deterrent? How likely is Seoul to go in this direction? And if it does, what are the costs, benefits, and implications for its economy, the US-Korea Alliance, the region, and the nonproliferation regime? Dr. Clint Work, Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI), Dr. Lami Kim, College of Security Studies…
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Armistice Day Salute 2023
Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 12:00 PM
Watch our video commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. The Korea Society gathered at The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Battery Park, Manhattan to honor Veterans who served in The Korean War. The ceremony included remarks by Korea Society president and CEO Thomas J. Byrne, Republic of Korea New York Consul General Euy Whan Kim, President of the New…
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