Past Programs

14th New York Asian Film Festival

  The Korea Society presents the best of Korea cinema at the largest exhibition of Asian films in the United States. The festival will be attended by director Im Soon-rye, producers Shin Bum-soo & NAM Jung-Il from Whistleblower, director Lee Won-Suk from The Royal Tailor, and director Boo Ji-young, producer Shim Jae-myung from Cart.   View the full schedule for the 14th […]

Korean Salads for Summer

Culinary instructor Shin Kim returns to The Korea Society to introduce a variety of fresh Korean salads for summer menus. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to make four different salads and dressings: ssukgat dubu muchim (crown daisy and crumbled tofu with sesame dressing), sangchu geotjeori (lettuce salad with kimchi dressing), miyeok chogochujang muchim (seaweed salad […]

Dessert and a Movie

   Watch Antique Bakery, a lighthearted buddy comedy with a dark mystery, and enjoy delicious Korean pastries and patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet beans and other toppings)!   The Dessert Every Korean neighborhood now has a Western bakery, but each has added a distinctly Korean twist with Korean flavors and sweetness to the pastries! We’ll […]

Korean History in Maps

  Michael D. Shin, lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Cambridge, and editor of the new historical atlas, Korean History in Mapsfrom Prehistory to the Twenty-First Century, discusses Korea’s history through maps, from early Choson to the present.    Korean History in Maps provides overviews of the political, cultural, economic, and social systems […]

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Korean-American Adoptee Voices

 The Korea Society and KoreanAmericanStory.org presented an evening of readings by acclaimed Korean adoptee writers. Matthew Salesses, Milton Washington, Heather Schultz, and Kim Sunee shared their unique voices and powerful stories as they read works both new and old. A panel discussion moderated by Korean adoptee and KAS Board Chair Julie Young followed the readings. […]

New York Insiders by Korean Outsiders

Three Korean authors, Seongmin Ahn, Christina Kang, and Katie Bomi Son, shared their respective experiences as an artist, an art advisor/consultant, and art-event organizer, as well as the inspirations behind writing books on New York’s art scene.     New York Insiders by Korean Outsiders withSeongmin Ahn, Katie Bomi Son, and Christina Kang    Members: FREE […]

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Art Workshop – Fall Sumukhwa: Korean Inkbrush Painting

  Artist Sungsook Setton teaches Sumukhwa, Korean ink brush painting, in this six-session (12 hour) course. Learn brush stroke techniques, composition, and essential skills used in drawing fall landscapes and pine trees. Participants will also gain an understanding and appreciation of Korean art and aesthetics while mastering brush strokes. Beginners, as well as all levels […]

Private Tour of Dansaekhwa Korean Abstract Art @ Christie’s

From October 8 to 23, Christie’s showcased 33 paintings by eight Korean masters of modern abstract art, including those from the Dansaekhwa movement, at their Rockefeller Center West Galleries. The Korea Society offered an exclusive private tour to our members, led by Dr. Young Yang Chung, the Chair of the Program Committee at The Korea […]

Jajangmyeon: Korean-Chinese Cooking

 Jajangmyeon, “black bean noodles,”  is a popular, inexpensive comfort food for Koreans. Originally from China in the late 1800s, the recipe evolved to suit the Korean palate. Walter Rhee, chef-instructor from Hawaii, explained the evolution, the hows and whys, and the shortcuts to the real traditional recipe. Mool mandoo (boiled dumpling) preparation was also included in […]

Rhythms of Korea: Percussion Workshop Series

Try your hand at the rhythms of Korea in this new drumming series! Participants explore Korea’s percussion heritage through six sessions of hands-on instruction guided by percussionist Brian Chae. This workshop series focuses on samulnori, a type of pungmul or folk music. Samulnori means “four objects play.” The four objects are: kwaenggwari (small gong), jing […]