Past Programs

Spotlight Asia: Big Cats

  Celebrate the role of big cats in Asian culture with The Korea Society and the American Museum of Natural History! Master storyteller, artist, and

Voices of Korea: Hangul’s Influence on Literature and Society

TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE Educators are invited to explore how the creation of the Korean alphabet, hangul, affected Korean society and literature during the Choson Kingdom. Dr.

Project Bridge 2014-2015 Community Presentation

Since November, 16 Youth Ambassadors in New York and Los Angeles embarked on a journey of self-exploration and intercultural-leadership that culminated with ten days of

Flower of Capitalism: Cultural Logic of South Korea Advertising

Advertising in South Korea is often referred to as a “flower of capitalism.” Rather than calling attention to the inherent links between commercial advertising and

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Korea’s Traditional Art & Culture Reflected in Contemporary Media

With the international consumption of Korean contemporary media such as K-pop, dramas, and movies on the rise, what do these exports say about Korea? We

Art & Magic: Shaman Paintings of Korea with Dr. Laurel Kendall

Dr. Laurel Kendall, Chair of the Division of Anthropology and Curator of Asian Ethnographic Collections at the American Museum of Natural History, Adjunct Professor of

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Project Bridge 2015-2016 Application Announcement

Prospective Youth Ambassadors are invited to apply for Project Bridge, an intercultural youth leadership program that includes bi-monthly educational workshops, a weekend retreat, and an

Family Day: Korean New Year 2016

Celebrate Sŏllal, the Korean New Year, with a day of fun-filled family activities at The Korea Society! Enjoy storytelling based on Korean folk tales and practice

Spotlight Asia: Ring in the Year of the Monkey

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with The Korea Society and the American Museum of Natural History! Master storyteller, artist, and filmmaker Maria Yoon explores

2016 Spring Fellowship in Korean Studies

Applications are now available for the 12th annual Spring Fellowship in Korean Studies. This expense-paid program in Korea will include lectures, guided tours, and opportunities