This by-invitation series gathers corporate, media and UN senior professionals for intimate, high-impact roundtable discussions on Korea and Northeast Asia politics, economics and security with US-based Asia policy thought leaders. A final session gathers participants from the Korea Society’s first six classes for a reunion celebration and dialogue. Kim Koo Professional Series Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22 and April 5, 2018 | 4 PM Join our membership program here! E-News… Read More

Dr. Jung H. Pak, SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korean Studies and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, addresses the lead-up to the potential summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Dr. Pak speaks to areas of potential progress, provides cautionaries, and articulates the challenges associated with the historic meeting. Dr. Pak also addresses how a Kim-Trump meeting could possibly shift regional dynamics and what that… Read More

Join us at Shin Gallery for a private reception of the art exhibition When the Strange Becomes Familiar by Andreas Emenius. Celebrated art collector and gallerist, Hong Gyu Shin, leads an introductory talk on contemporary art and its market. For art enthusiasts and young professionals interested in gaining knowledge of the inner workings of the art world, this event should not be missed! Complimentary drinks and light fare are offered.… Read More

Does the announcement of North Korea's willingness to negotiate with the US represent a breakthrough? Did the maximum pressure campaign of sanctions and deterrence move Pyongyang to the announced inter-Korean summit and possibly the negotiation table with the Americans? Is there more at play or is this part of the strategy of North Korea Inc.? Are Seoul and Washington in alignment in dealing with North Korea Inc.? Harvard University Kennedy… Read More