Photo Credit: Jenny Huang and Eric Kim’s Instagram @ericjoonho Food writer Eric Kim is known for sharing recipes accompanied with thoughtful storytelling and reflection. At first Kim pursued academia, teaching undergraduate literature courses while working towards a PhD in American Literature at Columbia. He unexpectedly found his path to success by writing and curating content […]
The role of medical doctors is important now more than ever in this pandemic era. The impact of influential Youtubers is also increasing, as the public heavily relies on the platform to obtain and share information. Yet it is rare to use both the titles of Doctor and Youtube creator to describe one person’s career […]
Celebrate 2022, the Year of the Tiger with us! The Korea Society is pleased to invite you to our members-only VIRTUAL Annual Membership Appreciation Party on Wednesday, February 16, beginning at 6 PM EST. This fun and meaningful event is to acknowledge our members and their invaluable support throughout the year. This year, considering the […]
Soo Hugh, an acclaimed producer/writer and executive producer of Pachinko, one of the most anticipated drama series of 2022, talks about her career in television and the journey of adapting the bestselling novel into a series. Hugh will also be joined by Ria Tobaccowala, with whom she has launched The Thousand Miles Project, an incubator […]
Do you wonder what it takes and how to build success as an entrepreneur? Although interested, do you find running a startup company quite intimidating? If your answer is yes, join us for our upcoming Young Professionals’ Network program and take your passion to the next level. The Korea Society is delighted to host a […]
On May 2, 2022, The Korea Society hosted the 31st Annual Van Fleet Memorial Golf Tournament at the prestigious Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. As The Korea Society celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2022, the tournament provided an opportunity to appreciate our members, sponsors, and supporters for their generosity and contribution to the work […]
Photo by Ugo Ponte Recently named The New York Times 2021 Breakout Star in Classical Music, Korean conductor Eun Sun Kim is the Caroline H. Hume Music Director of San Francisco Opera. The first woman to serve as music director of one of America’s largest opera companies, she is “making history while ensuring the future […]
As part of our ‘Korea and Coronavirus Series,’ The Korea Society will again host a conversation with Dr. Jerome Kim, Director General of International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and Tom Byrne, The Korea Society’s President/CEO. Dr. Manki Song, Deputy Director General of IVI will also join the interview. The speakers will focus on South Korea’s efforts […]
Still today, education remains inaccessible to millions of children across the globe. In meeting their educational needs, extensive technology use has become helpful in expanding the quality learning environment. Our upcoming YPN program features Sooinn Lee, the Co-Founder and CEO of Enuma, Inc. Founded in 2012, Enuma has developed multiple award-winning digital learning platforms […]
2022 Van Fleet Award Honorees Accepted b y Poongsan Group Accepted by Jin Roy Ryu Chairman and CEOPoongsan Group In 2001, Mr. Jin Roy Ryu succeeded his late father and founder of Poongsan Group, one of the largest manufacturers of copper products and munitions worldwide, as Chairman and CEO. He has […]
