This first executive breakfast in a three-part series highlights Korea’s attractiveness as a regional hub for economic dialogue, investment, and innovation. The session explores both the mechanics and the attendant opportunities of bringing the world to Korea for the G20 summit. The event will feature a call-in by Colin Bradford, a leading voice on the […]
The Korea Society and U.S.-Korea Business Council invite you to an insightful discussion among senior national-security and business leaders on the necessity for the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). Trade and investment between the two countries represent a significant engine of economic growth, accounting for hundreds of thousands of American and Korean jobs. Mindful […]
As South Korea goes, so goes the world in cell phone, flat screen, and broadband technologies. Where will the Korean bellwether move next? Korean stock-market specialist and fund-manager Henry Seggerman sees Korean adoption of two technologies—touchscreens and “cloud computing”—as portentous of a seismic shift in how people will use computers around the world, as well […]
The Korea Society, the leading American organization dedicated to understanding and cooperation between the U.S. and Korea, will convene a panel of experts to discuss possible Korean responses to the sinking of the Cheonan, a Republic of Korea Navy ship. Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard, chairman of The Korea Society; John Delury, associate director of the […]
On March 26, 2010, The Korea Society presented a panel discussion at the Association for Asian Studies annual meeting in Philadelphia on the security challenges that North Korea poses to Northeast Asia. Moderated by The Korea Society president Evans J.R. Revere, the conversation included Scott Snyder, director of the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy at the […]
Korean Film in Focus: A Conversation with Director Bong Joon-ho | Long before he swept the Oscars with Parasite, Director Bong Joon Ho visited The Korea Society to talk about his career and films in February 2010. Listen to the highlights from his conversation with Michael Atkinson.
Through November and December, 2009, The Korea Society is screening episodes from Korean Ghost Stories, KBS’ popular and long-running television series. Known in Korea as Hometown of Legend, the series has thrilled Korean audiences with tales of the supernatural since it began airing in 1977. Often drawn from ancient folklore, these tales of tortured ghosts […]
On September 30, 2009, Minji Kim, traditional percussionist, dancer, and a Republic of Korea 2009 Korean Traditional Artist-in-Residence, performed an evening of folk music on the changgo, an hourglass drum at the heart of traditional Korean music. The night’s program began with an introduction by Dr. Ju-Yong Ha, composer and ethnomusicologist, who also provided commentary […]
On September 21, 2009, His Excellency LEE MYUNG-BAK, 17th President of the Republic of Korea, spoke in New York at a program presented by The Korea Society, Asia Society, and the Council on Foreign Relations.
On September 9, 2009, Don Southerton, author, Korean business expert, and president and CEO of Bridging Culture Worldwide, shared his insights into the Korean car industry with the members of The Korea Society, and explained how Hyundai and Kia Motors made their amazing drive to the top of the market.
