Once we booked our tickets to Korea, my 15 year old daughter was eager to write up a bucket list of foods to check out in Korea. The list comes from not only past visits to Korea but also Korean dramas readily available on Netflix. K-dramas have been a lifesaver during Covid. Some of the foods…
A mesmerizing riot of sights and sounds, Nam June Paik brings together more than 200 works by the visionary experimental artist who bridged art, music, performance, and technology in groundbreaking ways, and whose influence is still felt in the art, pop culture, music, and film of today. One of the first truly global and transnational artists, Paik…
When experts analyze the worldwide success of K-pop, all point to one watershed moment in 2012: Psy’s music video Gangnam Style was uploaded to YouTube. As YouTube became the main platform for music video release, K-pop broke through the language and cultural barriers and reached out to the world. Through YouTube, K-pop songs are watched and shared…
Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon discusses his new book Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World on its release, in conversation with Korea Society board chairwoman Ambassador Kathleen Stephens and with a welcome by Korea Society president and CEO Tom Byrne. This event is co-hosted with the Korea Economic Institute of America. Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided…
2021 SUMMER SESSION June 1 – August 9, 2021 The Korea Society’s Korean language classes are a great way to learn Korean in a small-class setting from university-affiliated and native-speaking instructors. Registration Registration is now open for our Summer 2021 Korean language classes. As per usual, the Summer Session features classes in a wide variety…
Dr. Stephanie Han leads this class on the events and personalities crucial to Korean American culture and history. Explore the narrative of Korean America and examine how our community contributes to the United States and exerts global influence. Part II of this session will cover Post War Korea-1965, LA Riots ‘Saigu’, and the present. Are…
CKA’s Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Sports (ACES) Initiative will be hosting a discussion with Korean American leaders in the NFL. They will be sharing their stories of how they became pioneers in their field. Moderated by Gloria Lee, Partner of Rutan & Tucker, LLP, the panel will feature ESPN’s award-winning journalist, Mina Kimes, Atlanta Falcons…
Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month by learning Korean American history. This webinar is facilitated by author, educator, and speaker, Dr. Stephanie Han, and brought to you by the Council of Korean Americans and the Chinese American Heritage Foundation. Watch Part 1 of Learning How Korean Americans Shaped History: Watch Part 2 of “How Korean Americans…
Author Min Jin Lee will read from her work and engage in conversation with Sam Crane, Chair of Asian Studies and the Edward S. Greenbaum 1910 Professor of Political Science, and take audience questions. Free and open to the public. All are invited. Sponsored by the Williams College Asian Studies Department. Min Jin Lee was…
The Alliance for Asian American Justice brings together Asian American Fortune 1000 General Counsel and law firm partners to join forces to offer pro bono legal services to victims of anti-Asian hate LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK & WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In light of the recent surge in anti-Asian violence across the country, a group of Fortune…