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- Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2019-04-05_TKS_TheOriginsOfKimchiAndSoju.mp3
- Podcast URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-origins-of-kimchi-and-soju-with-michael-d-shin/id210903888?i=1000434233219&mt=2
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Kimchi and soju are staples of daily life in Korea and tend to represent the cuisine for foreigners. Though kimchi and soju are strongly associated with Korea, their history has remained elusive. This program delves into the origins of these foods by looking at the eating and drinking culture of the Joseon period. This gives us a fuller picture of the life of the peasantry during that time, helping us to understand what...
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- Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2019-04-03_TKS_NextStepsOnTheKoreanPeninsula_CommandersVincentBrooksAndWalterSharp.mp3
- Podcast URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-on-korean-peninsula-featuring-former-commanders/id210903888?i=1000434067127&mt=2
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The Korea Society welcomes former United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/US Forces Korea Commanders Generals (ret.) Vincent Brooks and Walter “Skip” Sharp for an insightful hour of analysis on Korea and prospects for peace and confidence-building going forward. General Brooks, who recently completed his tenure in Korea and spoke at Stanford University in March, reflects on the state of the US-ROK alliance, US...
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Adam Mount, Mira Rapp-Hooper and Ankit Panda discuss the results of a consensus effort of fifteen experts from the US, ROK, Japan, Canada, and UK to develop a strategy toward a North Korea that maintains nukes. They warn that without a major shift in strategy, a nuclear-armed North Korea will expand its ability to aggress against its neighbors, conduct illicit activities around the world, and resist efforts to improve...
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The Korea Emerging Scholar Lecture Series aims to grow thought leadership on Korea for a new generation of US scholars and practitioners. The Society selects a prize winner annually. The recipient receives air, hotel, and $2500 honorarium, and lectures at the Korea Society to members and guests on a designated date. The lecture may take place via Zoom depending on public health...