Past Events

The 5th Global Financial Leaders Forum

The 5th Global Financial Leaders Forum, presented by Maeil Business Newspaper, The Korea Society, and Korea Finance Society, took place on Wednesday, October 7th at

Art Workshop – Fall Sumukhwa: Korean Inkbrush Painting

  Artist Sungsook Setton teaches Sumukhwa, Korean ink brush painting, in this six-session (12 hour) course. Learn brush stroke techniques, composition, and essential skills used

Private Tour of Dansaekhwa Korean Abstract Art @ Christie’s

From October 8 to 23, Christie’s showcased 33 paintings by eight Korean masters of modern abstract art, including those from the Dansaekhwa movement, at their

Jajangmyeon: Korean-Chinese Cooking

 Jajangmyeon, “black bean noodles,”  is a popular, inexpensive comfort food for Koreans. Originally from China in the late 1800s, the recipe evolved to suit the

Rhythms of Korea: Percussion Workshop Series

Try your hand at the rhythms of Korea in this new drumming series! Participants explore Korea’s percussion heritage through six sessions of hands-on instruction guided

Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, New Strides in U.S.-Korea Relations

Stanford University’s Kathleen Stephens discussed the recent visit by ROK President Park Geun-hye to the United States and United Nations, issues in bilateral affairs, and

Into The Light: Gallery Exhibition

  In the 1990’s, Ha Dong Chul (1946-2006), a leading Korean abstract artist, sought to represent the essential nature of creation through an examination of

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Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

World leaders launched the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” at the United Nations Summit in September 2015. The Agenda was a plan of action for

Korea’s Growing Role in Asia, Regional Cooperation, and National Unification

South Korea’s geopolitical position dictates maintaining a strong alliance with the U.S. while exploring a harmonious partnership with China to protect and pursue its national

North Korea and Information Access

Kang Cheol Hwan, author of Aquariums of Pyongyang and Sejun Park former DPRK refugee working for the North Korea Strategy Center, a Seoul-based NGO, spoke to the topic of