THE KOREA SOCIETY

The term han is difficult if not impossible to translate into English – at least not in a word or two. Words such as “rage” or “deep sorrow” are not sufficient to capture the complex of emotions that it evokes. Yet it is something that Koreans can readily identify when they see it. This talk examines some historical examples of han taken from both literature and real-life events. They will include the Great Revival...

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  These intimate Thursday afternoon classes connect senior professionals from media, business, and international organizations with thought leaders on the Korea and Northeast Asia. April presenters include the Council on Foreign Relations’ Scott Snyder, Georgetown University’s Victor Cha, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Katrin Katz. This private round table series is by invitation.     Kim...

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- SOLD OUT - Join us for a networking reception with members from The Korea Society, Council of Korean Americans (CKA), and Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) over light food and drinks. Come learn more about the vision and programs of each organization and connect with the participants of CKA's Media Training, presented by AAJA.   NETWORKING RECEPTION Celebrating Asian Americans in the Media FRIDAY, APRIL...

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Author and Young China Group founder Zakary Dychtwald addresses generational dynamics affecting domestic politics and foreign policy in Northeast Asia. He examines aspirations, innovation and employment in conversation with Society associate director Jonathan Corrado.This event is co-hosted by the Columbia Business School’s APEC Study Center.   + - Tickets Click to...

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