A curated collection of programs that mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War by exploring its legacy and impact, featuring videos, podcasts, publications, and events. 2020 Annual GalaVideo Presentation on Korean War Veterans||| Daily News: OPINION |70 years later, remember the ‘The Forgotten War’ and appreciate the South Korean-American relationship In a new article for New York Daily News, Korea Society president Thomas Byrne writes, "As… Read More

A collection of our latest programs showcasing content on Korea and the impact of the novel coronavirus, including videos, podcasts, publications, and more. K-Global Vaccine Hub with Dr. Jerome Kim and Dr. Manki Song|Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM (EDT) As part of our ‘Korea and Coronavirus Series,’ The Korea Society will again host a conversation with Dr. Jerome Kim, Director General of International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and Tom… Read More

CSIS Senior Adviser and inaugural holder of the Korea Chair Victor Cha and Bradford M. Freeman Director of the Human Freedom Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute Lindsay Lloyd discuss Cha’s report, Regaining Lost Ground in the North Korean Human Rights Movement, in conversation with Korea Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper. Regaining Lost Ground in the North Korean Human Rights MovementwithVictor Cha and Lindsay Lloyd THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020… Read More

A collection of original audio and video products made in-house by The Korea Society. | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | Korea’s Regional Relations|Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 12:00 PM|John Park, Korea Project Director at Harvard’s Kennedy School, joins Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper for a discussion on Korea’s current relations with Japan, China and the United States. Concluding a year… Read More

Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director of the Center on US-China Relations at the Asia Society, examines developments in China’s foreign policy toward the Korean Peninsula in conversation with senior director Stephen Noerper. Schell discusses China’s commitment to denuclearization, orientation toward Pyongyang and Seoul, views on Korean unification, and the current news cycle, to include the geopolitics of the coronavirus response. Due the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), this program will now be… Read More

This public roundtable dialogue explores recent changes and pathways for reform in the North Korean economy, with special focus on transitions and lessons learned in Cuba. Jaime Reusche, Vice President and Senior Credit Officer for the Sovereign Risk Group at Moody’s Investors Service and Peter Ward, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Vienna and NK Pro analyst, join Korea Society President Tom Byrne to share insights and analyses. Changes in… Read More

North Korea challenges reporters’ efforts at providing clarity and revealing hidden dynamics given information gaps and a lack of access. Korea Risk Group CEO Chad O’Carroll, NK News Podcast host Jacco Zwetsloot and freelance journalist and outgoing Asian American Journalist Association New York President Hannah Bae speak with Society Policy Director Jonathan Corrado on how reporters overcome these obstacles to gain credible and durable insight. Covering North Koreawith Chad O’Carroll,… Read More

AT CAPACITY | ROK Presidential Adviser and Yonsei University Distinguished Professor Chung-in Moon shares roundtable insights on the year ahead in Korean politics, policy and unification dialogue with select policy and corporate members. This event is by-invitation only at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak02c63893149a7b6b320f994f0ecb0c8b').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' +… Read More

November 15, 2019 - North Korea has warned that it will pursue a so-called “new path” if substantive progress isn't made in negotiations with the United States by the end of the year. But what's behind this deadline, and what should we expect in the coming months? To find out, Korea Society Policy Director Jonathan Corrado sits down with two experienced analysts for insights on timelines, sequencing, and the art… Read More

History plays a role in shaping current events all over our the world -- but it seems to be especially alive in Korea. Scholars and practitioners that work on the Korean Peninsula can all agree on the importance of learning lessons from the past, but that is where the consensus stops. Dr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo is an Associate Professor in International Relations at King's College London and author of the… Read More