Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2014 (Postmarked) The Korea Society is pleased to announce its 19th annual Fall Fellowship in Korean Studies program to be held in Korea November 10-19, 2014, in collaboration with the Academy of Korean Studies. The objective of the program is to provide a general overview of Korea, past […]
Dr. Young Yang Chungworld-renowned authority on textile history and embroidery, is founder of the Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul, Korea. Her numerous publications are considered invaluable references, and she has taught and exhibited work throughout the world–from Korea and Japan to Tehran and Cairo, as well as venues in Europe and the […]
The Korea Society invites prospective Youth Ambassadors and Group Leaders to apply for the 2014-2015 Project Bridge program. The Korea Society, in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based Pacific Century Institute, coordinates a year-long intercultural outreach program for high-school juniors and seniors. Originally created in response to the 1992, Los Angeles riots, the program selects 16 […]
Proclaimed a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2003, p’ansori is a narrative vocal tradition usually featuring a solo singer and single drummer. Dr. Robert Provine explores the origins of the genre, and highlights the well-known story of Ch’unhyang. Dr. David McCann discusses the poetic nature of p’ansori. Dr. […]
Explore Korean culture through dance! Participants will enjoy learning six exciting types of Korean dance including: HalRyang Mu (한량무), Sogo Ch’um (소고춤), Bong San Tal Ch’um (봉산탈춤), Ip Ch’um (입춤), Salpuri Ch’um (살풀이), and Kpop. Experienced teaching artist Karen Kriegel develops micro choreographies based on longer dance pieces to provide a sampler of the […]
Why learn about Korea? Discover the significance of this powerhouse in East Asia through its rich history and culture. Tune in to experts and students as they relate Korea’s impact on them personally and the world as a whole.
Dating back 2000 years, the Korean harvest festival holds a special place in the hearts of Koreans worldwide. Learn about the mass migration of people to their hometowns, the ancestral rites, and the ways Koreans preserve their heritage.
What makes the Lunar New Year’s celebration unique in Korea? Explore the importance of the holiday to Korean families, the traditions performed on the Peninsula, and the distinct ways in which this special event is observed.
Korea’s most popular sport and one of only two official Olympic medal martial arts, taekwondo transcends all boundaries of language, culture, and geography. Listen as taekwondo masters enthusiastically recount their experiences with this beautiful art and explain how it has reached all corners of the globe.
Congratulations to the 16 students chosen to be Youth Ambassadors for the 2014-2015 Project Bridge program. These Youth Ambassadors, from New York and Los Angeles, travel to Korea for a study tour where they meet with government officials, business professionals, scholars, students, and artists. The Youth Ambassadors promote understanding about Korea and tolerance by building […]
