Human Rights and North Korea
Friday, February 1, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Committee for Human Rights in North Korea Executive Director Greg Scarlatoiu, Bush Institute Director for Human Freedom Lindsay Lloyd, and CSIS Korea Chair Victor Cha speak to the landmark UN COI human rights report a half decade on from its release. This private round table discussion is by invitation. Human Rights and North Korea: Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Release of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry Reportwith Victor…
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Annual Membership Party 2019
Thursday, January 31, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Become a member of the Korea Society today and celebrate Lunar New Year at The Korea Society’s Annual Membership Party! Enjoy complimentary Korean food and drinks, and participate in silent auctions and raffles for a chance to win unique prizes. Cheers to the Year of the Pig! Thursday, January 31, 2019 | 6:30 PM The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, NYC Attire: Festive Supporter, Fellow members and above…
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Media
Talking to North Korea with Glyn Ford
Friday, January 25, 2019 | 12:00 PM
Track2Asia Director Glyn Ford discusses his new book Talking to North Korea with Society senior director Stephen Noerper. Informed by extraordinary access to the country’s leadership, Ford investigates the regime from the inside, acknowledging that North Korea is a deeply repressive state that nonetheless has sections of its leadership determined to end its isolation. + - Tickets Click to collapse The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate members: FREE with…
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New Year Pansori Recital
Thursday, January 17, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Pansorist Saebom Shin offers her rendition of gugak, a traditional Korean vocal music, in this New Year performance. Shin performs Danga: Sacheolga, Chunhyang-ga, poet Jinee Hwang’s Longing for the Moon, and the folksong Taepyung-ga. Performers include gayakeumist Rami Seo, guitarist Hokyung Choy, tabla player Deen Singh, and guest vocalist Hera Yoon. + - Tickets Click to collapse The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate members: FREE with registration Tickets Members…
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