Learn Korean hand sewing while making traditional Korean pillows which are cylindrical with broad, flat surfaces at each end, covered in intricate embroidery or patchwork. For centuries, Koreans believed that pillow decorations could influence the sleeper’s dreams and that auspicious ones could make wishes come true. In this class, taught by contemporary bojagi artist Wonju […]
Join us for a private screening of Divided Families, a recently completed documentary about Korean Americans’ search for lost relatives in North Korea, 60 years after Korea became a divided nation. During the Korean War and its aftermath, hundreds and thousands of family members were separated in the chaos of the war, and then by […]
Chang-rae Lee, the award-winning author of Native Speaker and The Surrendered, has written a fifth book, On Such a Full Sea, which is a highly provocative, deeply affecting story of one woman’s legendary quest in a shocking, future America. Following the January publication of this much anticipated new novel, Chang-rae Lee sits down with fellow […]
Fresh from participating in the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, artist Young-mi Kim reports on her three-month journey to kilns, studios, and ceramic heritage sites throughout Korea. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | 6 PM This program is now FREE to all guest, but please RSVP. Limited seats available. This program is supported, […]
On February 21st, 2014, The Korea Society hosted a public screening of Daytime Drinking, Director Noh Young-seok’s breakthrough first film, at the New York Film Academy’s Battery Place Campus. After the film, the director answered questions for the audience on his career, filmmaking techniques, and plans for future projects. Friday, February 21, 2014 […]
Maedeup, the traditional Korean art form of knotting silken cords, consists of over 35 intricate knots—with colorful names such as “dragonfly” and “plum blossom”—skillfully made into beautiful ornaments and accessories. In this introductory workshop, learn how to make the dongsimgyeol knot, also known as the “one mind” or “binding two hearts forever” knot since it […]
The Korea Society teams up with The Film Society of Lincoln Center and the New York Asian Film Festival to present the New York premiere of the horror/comedy Intruders, and its director, Noh Young-seok. A twisty blackly comic suspense thriller from South Korea, where sometimes it seems like they do this sort […]
Shin Kim, culinary instructor and food writer, makes Mandoo in this hands-on workshop, while sharing fun historical stories and video clips that illustrate the cultural significance of the simple dumpling! She’ll demonstrate how to make steamed buns, a dipping sauce, and the wrappers from scratch. As a class, we’ll learn how to make kimchi mandoo […]
Explore Korean fine art from The Korea Society vaults and new acquisitions, with an eye to Korea’s celebrated ceramics. This exhibition honors recent gifts from Asian art specialist Lea Sneider and other donors. Highlights: Selections from The Korea Society Collection Special Asia Week Reception: Thursday March 20, 2014 | 3–5 PMComplimentary […]
With Spring just around the corner, learn the basics of Korean flower arranging in this introductory course. Traditionally, flowers in Korea have been associated with specific characteristics. Former New York Botanical Garden instructor Claire Won Kang introduces this Korean language of flowers to convey unique expressions in floral design. Through demonstration and hands-on design using […]
