The Korea Society’s Young Professionals’ Network is invited to the New York Asian Film Festival 2013’s closing night presentation of Secretly Greatly. Based on the webtoon series “Covertness,” Secretly Greatly stars three of Korea’s hottest young TV stars (Kim Soo-Hyun, Lee Hyun-Woo, Park Ki-Woong) as a trio of elite North Korean sleeper agents who have […]
The exhibition features the etchings and woodblock prints produced by five artists from abroad: Kawase Hasui (1883–1957, Japan), Paul Jacoulet (1896–1960, France), Elizabeth Keith (1887–1956, Scotland), Lilian May Miller (1895–1943, America) and Willy Seiler (1903–Unknown, Germany) at the turn of twentieth century. The exhibit presents the redefining of the beauty of Korea through […]
The Korea Society examines the growth of K-Pop and the landmarks for Korean wave in the United States, such as Psy starring in a Super Bowl ad, Girls Generation performing at Madison Square Garden, and 2NE1’s Best New Band award from MTV Iggy. All About K-Pop Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:00 PM | Reception […]
Experience the captivating imagery in this collection of photographs by some of the pioneers of modern Korean photography. The fifty-four photographs showcase the first generation of Korean realists who played a pivotal role in the development and enrichment of Korean photography as an art form. The exhibition marks the first time these original black and […]
(The Wednesday, May 1 program at The Korea Society is sold out. However, Venerable Dae Ahn will also be giving cooking classes at Contemporary Korean Kitchen on May 2, 4, and 5 so please visit CKK’s web site for further information.) Korean Temple Food with Venerable Dae Ahn from The Korea Society on Vimeo. […]
Everyone’s invited to attend our open house where Korea comes to life as we explore a different theme each K-Night! On Tuesday, April 30 join a night of fun and culture that’s all about King Sejong and experience what The Korea Society has to offer. King Sejong is considered to have been one of the […]
Korbel School Dean, Ambassador Christopher Hill and The Korea Society President Ambassador Mark Minton, addressed Korea’s rising regional and global influence. From the Seoul G20 and Nuclear Security Summit to the 2018 Winter Olympics, Korea has come of its own as regional host and hub. A harbinger of democracy, Korea supports international peacekeeping and leads […]
What makes K-Town one of the most vibrant cultural neighborhoods in New York City? Mother and daughter Hae Wha Pak and Christina Jang, owners of the popular K-Town restaurants Kunjip and New Wonjo, respectively, share the history, successes, and challenges that have transformed 32nd Street from a one restaurant neighborhood in 1979 to the densest […]
TAPING SESSION ONLY The Korea Society welcomes noted photographer Ahn Sehong to The Korea Society for a roundtable discussion on his exhibition Layer by Layer, currently on view at the Korea Press Center in Palisades Park. Ahn will discuss the subjects of his work, approach and global reaction in conversation with The Korea Society Senior Vice President, Dr. Stephen Noerper. […]
The Korea Society presents producer David Foox and director Valerie Veatch at the New Museum as they turn their lens on Korea’s gaming world to explore the social impact of immersive virtual technologies. Don’t miss this fascinating look at Korea’s cyber world, where Virtual is the new Reality! Valerie and David are joined by […]
