Join us for the launch of the Korean translation of The Power of Money: How Governments and Banks Create Money and Help Us All Prosper by economist and bestselling author Paul Sheard. Money issues dominate the news, but economic jargon and the complexity of it all can be bamboozling. Leading economist Paul Sheard is known for his ability to see the forest and the trees and demystify complex economic phenomena.… Read More

The Korea Society held its 33rd Annual Van Fleet Memorial Golf Tournament at the Baltusrol Golf Club on May 20. We had a gorgeous day. Everyone enjoyed the lower course at Baltusrol Golf Club, as challenging as it was. It was also wonderful to see many friends and supporters of the US - Korea relationship who have contributed greatly to the Society’s mission of promoting greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation… Read More

Image Credit: © MFA BOSTON | Today, South Korea is a cultural superpower—a global trendsetter producing award-winning films like Parasite, riveting dramas like Squid Game, and chart-topping music by K-pop groups such as BTS and BLACKPINK. But behind the country’s meteoric rise to the world stage, a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave, or hallyu, is the story of remarkable resilience and innovation. Just a century ago, Korea was in… Read More

Author Photo: © Julie Anna Tang | "Award-winner Hur’s latest historical intrigue is well researched and doesn’t shy away from depicting elements of this real king’s brutal history, and the resulting tale is immersive, intense, and engaging. A page-turner." —Kirkus Reviews To save her sister, a teen girl becomes entangled in a political conspiracy with an enigmatic prince in this fiery new YA novel. June Hur, bestselling author of The… Read More