Images courtesy of the artist | In her HAN IN TOWN series, Janice Chung captures what was once the epicenter of the Koreatown in New York City—Flushing, Queens—and focuses on the various businesses that have continued to serve the Korean-American community through all of the neighborhood’s transformations. By spotlighting these businesses, Chung investigates communal nostalgia for a Flushing of the past. Her other series Where Are You? uncovers a vulnerable… Read More

Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize and the winner of a PEN/Heim Grant, Cursed Bunny is the wildly original debut story collection from Bora Chung Whale is a rollercoaster adventure through Korean history and culture, a magical and grotesque epic...The plot twists and turns and hurtles along in a way that makes you pleasantly dizzy; the imagery and language in the book are also so rich, with the innocence and… Read More

Specially Processed American Me, an autobiographical performance by Jaime Sunwoo, delves into her Asian-American upbringing and her family's encounters with the Korean War through the unconventional lens of SPAM, the canned meat. This surreal piece examines the military's association with SPAM, its importance in the Asia-Pacific region, and its impact on Asian cuisine; employing music, shadow play, and cooking as creative mediums. With a blend of humor and somber tragedy,… Read More

In partnership with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), The Korea Society co-hosted the K-Startup NY Mentoring Day on June 15, 2023. The event provided a unique opportunity for the Korean startup community to foster connections and share relevant experiences with like-minded individuals. The evening started with a panel discussion and Q&A sessions featuring established mentors, followed by a networking reception. For those who missed our live event, a video… Read More