Arts & Culture Programs

2026 Gala

2026 Annual Gala

2026 Van Fleet Award Honoree
JENSEN HUANG
Founder & CEO
NVIDIA

This year, the Korea Society is honored to announce the 2026 Van Fleet Award recipient is Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, in recognition

Soonchoel Byun Eternal Family

@Byun Soonchoel. Courtesy of the artist and ARARIO GALLERY September 8 – February 26, 2021| Exhibition extended through February 26, 2021 The Korea Society presents

New Narratives in Korea: Drawings for My Grandchildren

Image Credit: Instagram @drawings_for_my_grandchildren In this interview series, we take a dive into contemporary culture in South Korea. Grandpa Chan and Grandma Marina are influencers

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BTS: Blood, Sweat & Tears with Tamar Herman

America’s leading authority on BTS, K-Pop, and East Asian entertainment, Tamar Herman returns to the Korea Society with her book BTS: Blood, Sweat & Tears.

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New Narratives in Korea: Manhwa with Creators of Banned Book Club

In this series, we take a dive into contemporary culture in South Korea. In this second episode, we explore the world of “manhwa,” the world

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Side by Side: Streaming and A Director’s Talk

Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World weaves the stories of nine inter-country adoptees—selected out of 100 original interviews—

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Friend: A Novel & Popular Culture of North Korea

First published in Pyongyang in 1988, Friend by Paek Nam-Nyong is one of the few North Korean novels that has reached an international audience. Professor

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New Narratives in Korea: Games & Interactive Storytelling with Dr. Bo hyun Kwon

Copyright Credit: playSyria In this new series, we take a dive into contemporary culture in South Korea. In this first episode, we will be exploring

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Jazz Night with Grace Kelly

Award-winning singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer Grace Kelly has built an incredible career in jazz, which includes the release of 13 acclaimed albums before entering her mid-twenties. In this

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From Wine to Soju: Stories from the Master Sommelier

Early on in his life, Kyungmoon Kim discovered that he had an exceptional palate. As he immersed himself in the world of wine, he leveraged

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Banchan Story: Korean Home Cooking

“Banchan” is often translated as “side dishes” and understood as “appetizers” at Korean BBQ restaurants. But that is not the whole story! Learn the real

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