Past Events

A Midsummer Evening at ArtGate Gallery

“Silk may survive five hundred years, but paper will withstand a thousand”—Korean adage Join us at the ArtGate Gallery on Thursday, June 28th for an

Far From Forgotten

In June of 2010, 10 Korean War veterans, now in their 80s and living in Long Island New York: Sal, Robert, Bill, Bob, Eugene, Frank,

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Choi Min-Shik Tribute: Old Boy @ Museum of the Moving Image

The Korea Society presents a retrospective of the work of Choi Min-shik, one of Korea’s most recognizable contemporary actors, as part of our ongoing “Korean

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Reading North Korea

How does one analyze North Korea developments? Is it possible to get a clear read and, if so, in what areas? Is North Korea a

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Adoptees and the Politics of Belonging

    Since the end of the Korean War, an estimated 200,000 children from South Korea have been adopted into families in North America, Europe,

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23rd Annual Golf Tournament

The Korea Society held its 23rd Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, July 15, celebrating “60 Years of Partnership and Shared Prosperity” between the U.S. and Korea.

Feeding North Korea: Food Security and Nutritional Assistance

What is the current state of malnutrition in North Korea and need for food? How should the international community respond? What measures are in place

Vegetarian Korean Cooking with Haelin Lee at Whole Foods Culinary Center

Learn to make two complete traditional vegetarian Korean meals during this two session hands-on workshop and demonstration at Whole Foods Market (Bowery Culinary Center). Chef Haelin Lee, a

The Music of North Korea: Pathos and Passion

The music of rare and exceptional artistic expression from North Korea will be showcased at the Korea Society as part of its Korean Traditional Music

Members Free Film Night: The Host

  The Korea Society’s director of film, has chosen The Host (2006) to screen at summer Members’ Free Film Night. This family comedy/monster flick from acclaimed director