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 Anthropology at Columbia University, and president–elect of the Association for Asian Studies, explores the divine nature of Korean shaman paintings in her new book, God Pictures in Korean Contexts: The […]
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 expenses-paid 10-day study tour of Korea. Juniors and seniors in NYC public schools are eligible. NYC educators are welcomed to apply for group leader positions. The Korea Society, in conjunction […]
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 sebae, the New Year’s bow, to show respect for elders. Play a Korean hand-drum, learn brushpainting, compete in traditional games, and participate in arts & crafts projects! Unforgettable memories await […]
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 Korean myths, legends and folk tales. Artist Kate Oh Trabulsi, winner of the 2014 Korean Fine Art Association’s Chairman Award, leads a minhwa painting workshop. All ages are welcome! Entrance […]
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 for on-site study in locales of historic and contemporary significance. The program is made possible through the generous support of the Academy of Korean Studies. Eligibility Applications are welcomed […]
Each year, The Korea Society and Pacific Century Institute provide Youth Ambassadors from New York and Los Angeles with a six-month program of leadership development, self reflection, and intercultural understanding that culminates in ten days of total cultural immersion in Korea. On June 14th, the New York-based Youth Ambassadors will present their final reports on their […]
Dr. Minjung Lee, visiting scholar at University of California Davis, outlines the evolution of traditional attire throughout Korean history, reveals her research methods, and shares tales about her career as a costume designer for KBS television dramas. Royal Threads: Historical Representations in Costume Design with Dr. Minjung Lee visiting scholar in the department of Textiles […]
Educators, regardless of location, have access to the Korea Society’s digital resources including lesson plans, publications, and podcasts. In addition to materials for educators, we present readings for the general public interested in Korea. These resources were created by alumni of our fellowship programs and Korean Studies experts around the nation. Our free resources cover […]
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 expenses-paid 10-day study tour of Korea. Juniors and seniors in NYC public schools are eligible. NYC educators are welcomed to apply for group leader positions. The Korea Society, in conjunction […]
Audio Resources Traditional Thought & Values in Korea On August 10, 2010, Dr. John Goulde, professor of religion and director of the Asian Studies Program at Sweet Briar College, spoke at The Korea Society to middle- and high-school teachers as part of the New York City Department of Education’s After School Professional Development Program. […]
