On the Korean island of Man-Jae, three elderly haenyeos—sea women—spend their dying days diving into the ocean to harvest seafood. Across the globe on the island of Manhattan, a Korean-Canadian playwright, twice an immigrant, spends her days wrestling with the expectation that she writes “authentic” stories about her identity. This “fascinating, audacious and deftly satirical” […]
Three of the most acclaimed restaurateurs in New York talk about the past, present and future of “Korean” restaurants in the city and beyond: Simon Kim of Cote; Jenny Kwak of Haenyeo; and Ellia Park of Atoboy & Atomix. Moderated by Matt Rodbard. Beyond 32nd Street: “Korean” Restaurants of the Moment […]
Explore the history and development of 32nd Street, a.k.a Koreatown in Manhattan. Dr. Jinwon Kim presents a comprehensive study of 32nd Street as a transnational space for consumption, leisure and entertainment. Over the past decade, the one block of 32nd Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan has drawn Koreans and non-Koreans seeking […]
Current Exhibition: January 16 – May 21| Internationally acclaimed artist Ik-Joong Kang’s new site-specific installation “Floating Dreams to the Moon” premiers at the Korea Society. This solo exhibition will feature several new paintings by the artist as well as an installation of objects and over 6,000 drawings from Korean War refugees. Kang’s artistic practice provides […]
Join us for an evening of contemporary and traditional music presented by most notable performers of Korean traditional music today. This creative and original concert is assembled by performers who actively foster contemporary repertoire while perfecting and expanding historical techniques. In the program is a new monodrama The Suit by composer Michael Rose and librettist […]
FREE with RSVP In conjunction with the current exhibition of Seunggu Kim’s photography series Better Days, the Korea Society is pleased to present a panel of selected photographers and curators for a discussion on contemporary photography in Korea. Contemporary Photography in Korea: Reception & Panel Discussion Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 6 PM […]
SOLD OUT Maangchi is back! Author of Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking, founder of Maangchi.com, and one of YouTube’s most popular chefs with a staggering 3.7 million subscribers, Maangchi is warmly regarded as the go-to authority on Korean cuisine. Her second book, Maangchi’s Big Book of Korean Cooking, is the definitive book on not only Korean […]
The Korea Society is pleased to welcome back the musicians of Korean Traditional Music Orchestra of the Blind. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal palace provided education and training to musically gifted blind people then employed them as court musicians. Known as “Blind Kwanhyun,” these musicians performed during official engagements and royal festivities. In […]
The Korea Society is proud to co-present the U.S. premier of South Korean Documentary Film, The Wandering Chef, during the Margaret Mead Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural History. Jiho Im is a world-class chef who wanders the mountainous Korean peninsula on foot for unorthodox ingredients—acorns, weeds, and moss. Along his way, he […]
Join us for a fun evening to learn about – and taste! – the signature alcoholic beverages of Korea: Soju and Makgeolli: what makes them so unique and tasty, and how they are becoming ever so popular outside of Korea. Meet the young Korean Americans continuing and putting their own marks on the tradition. Free […]
