On May 2, 2022, The Korea Society hosted the 31st Annual Van Fleet Memorial Golf Tournament at the prestigious Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. As The Korea Society celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2022, the tournament provided an opportunity to appreciate our members, sponsors, and supporters for their generosity and contribution to the work of The Society and further cement the close and cooperative relationship. This year, Mr. Drew… Read More

Illustration by Subin Yoo A great deal of stigma remains on conversations regarding mental health. Among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, the issue is often shrouded by silence and shame, allowing misconceptions and minimization of mental health concerns. Amid historic levels of anti-Asian violence, it is crucial to recognize the intergenerational trauma from immigration and racism and share stories that show the fullness of the AAPI experience in… Read More

Author Photo by Aaron Jay Young Maureen Corrigan/Fresh Air Top 10 Book of the Year ● Longlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection ● An NPR Book Best Book of the Year ● A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A long-married couple is forced to confront their friend’s painful past when a church revival comes to a nearby town … A woman in an… Read More

The next Call for Applications for the seventh annual Sherman Family Korea Emerging Scholar Lecture Award will be opened in spring 2023. Established in 2017, through the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sherman and family, the Award encourages and contributes to the advancement of thought leadership for a new generation of Korea scholars and professionals. Each year The Korea Society recognizes an emerging expert and provides the awardee… Read More