Master Korean phonetics in 30 minutes! Learn how Korea’s alphabet was created then practice the consonant and vowel sounds. Dr. Mark Peterson, Professor of Korean Studies, Brigham Young University Master Korean phonetics in 30 minutes! Learn how Korea’s alphabet and phonetic system was created then practice the consonant and vowel sounds.
Sijo is a unique form of Korean poetry. Explore sijo’s rubric and its contribution to world literature. Recite a few verses of exemplary sijo and write your own!
The new kingdom of Chosŏn began with the adoption of Confucianism. Explore this kingdom through poetic correspondence between loyalists and reformers, as well as King Sejong’s cultural achievements. History of the Early Chosŏn Kingdom August 21, 2014 The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10017 Join our membership program […]
Learn about: Leaders featured on Korea’s currency Neo-Confucianism Admiral Yi Soon-Shin Effects of Ming China’s collapse on Korean society Introduction of Catholicism New religious movement of Tonghak Japanese imperialism
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 show respect for elders with sebae, the New Year’s bow. Play traditional games, such as yutnori and tuhonori, create masks and other crafts, and sample tasty Korean treats! Unforgettable memories […]
The Korea Society is pleased to announce openings for up to 8 American educators to participate in its tenth annual Spring Fellowship in Korean Studies program to be held in Korea from April 9 – April 19, 2014. The program will include lectures and discussions on topics of current interest, guided tours and opportunities for […]
The Korea Society collaborates with the American Museum of Natural History for a dynamic cultural event for the entire family. This all-day event features live performances, from traditional music to K-Pop, storytelling, calligraphy, craft and game activities, and more! Cullman Hall of the Universe, Lower Level, Rose Center for Earth and Space Enter at […]
Over the past four months, 16 Youth Ambassadors in New York and Los Angeles have embarked on a journey of self-exploration and intercultural-leadership development that culminated with ten days of total immersion in Korean culture. On May 20th, eight New York-based Youth Ambassadors will share their experiences, including stories from a ten-day study tour to […]
Educators are invited to join our 2014 Spring Teachers’ Conference, Korean Children’s Stories. Dr. Jae-uk Choo, Visiting Scholar at Oklahoma State University, lectures on children’s literature influenced by Korean culture, citing stories from his publication Ten Told Tales: Unmasking Korean Culture. Dr. Mark Peterson, Professor of Korean Studies at Brigham Young University, highlights traditional Korean […]
Today’s students use Korean electronics, drive Korean cars and listen to Korean pop music, but few know about the dynamic country that’s re-shaping the economic and political landscape of East Asia. Korea’s Art & Culture: Past to Present is a six-day in-service 3P (3 credit) course offered in conjunction with the NYC DOE’s After School […]
