Join us for The Korea Society’s Spring 2025 Happy Hour! This event will take place at The Korea Society (350 Madison Ave, Fl 24, New York, NY 10017) on Thursday, May 1st at 6:00 PM. Connect with fellow members, along with organization partners and friends, over drinks on our beautiful outdoor terrace! Event attendees will receive […]
With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the […]
Sarah Ahn’s viral food videos featuring her mother Nam Soon Ahn have captivated millions of viewers with their behind-the-scenes look at Korean cooking and multigenerational home life. Their latest collaboration is a must-have cookbook Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes, which captures the flavors, traditions, and stories of Korean cooking. The […]
In this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores the history of ink painting in Korea, and examines its origin and development, both in the past and the present. | Hemyeong Kim Seongheui Constellation Links | In this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores the history of ink painting in Korea, and examines its origin and development, both […]
As the food and hospitality industry continues to evolve and grow, the Asian faces in it have also become more visible. Despite the progress, there are still long-standing obstacles that women face both in and out of kitchen and business culture. Meet Korean-American women running their own successful food and hospitality business and contributing their […]
Author Photo: Oh Jung-mi “Lee Chang-dong is a master storyteller of any form. This collection of his early works gives a deep, stark look at human stories from a Korea not too long ago. A gift to read.” —Steven Yeun, Academy Award nominee for Best Actor Lee Chang-dong is one of South Korea’s most celebrated […]
Author Photo © Phoebe Miu As a Korean-American, Michelle Jungmin Bang grew up in a family of doctors, then spent years traveling, researching, and training in nutrition and preventative care to write and illustrate Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness, and Longevity. The book follows one person’s journey to heal. This book […]
In a world where it can seem impossible to feel you are ever good enough, and where it’s easy to judge yourself by the unrealistic standards, I Decided to Live as Me offers guidance and encouragement for celebrating yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Kim Suhyun is a writer and illustrator based in […]
Celebrate new beginnings with the Year of the Snake! We are excited to share that our Annual Membership Party will take place at The Korea Society on Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30 PM (EST). We would be honored to have you join us to celebrate the incredible contributions of our members as we celebrate the […]
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 23, 2025 @ 5-7 PM | Exhibition: January 23 – April 18, 2025 | In the tradition of ink painting, the genre of landscape presents a view of nature that may appear simply descriptive. However, landscape is more than mere representation but an encompassment of all things of this word of […]
