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The Korea Society, an organization that promotes greater awareness, understanding and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea, presents the leading voices in public policy, business, education, intercultural relations and the arts. (Author: The Korea Society)

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Recent episodes from The Korea Society

Rhythms To Make The Heart Beat Faster
Published: Nov 6, 09
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 before each of the three musical selections: a kayagum sanjo, a duet for haegum and changgo, and a solo percussion piece for
Korean Cars Drive To The Top: A Look At The Korean Car Industry
Published: Oct 22, 09
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.
Meeting With H.e. Lee Myung-bak
Published: Sep 25, 09
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.
China-north Korea Relations: 60 Years Between Friction And Cooperation
Published: Sep 10, 09
On June 24th, 2009, James Person, coordinator of the North Korea International Documentation Project (NKIDP) at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, spoke to The Korea Society about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's complex and frequently misunderstood relations with the People's Republic of China. His presentation drew on newly obtained archival documents that shed light on past and present challenges to the Sino-North Korean alliance.
Cybercrime And The Global Economy: Implications For South Korea And The U.s.
Published: Aug 19, 09
On July 21, 2009, Joseph V. DeMarco, a partner at DeVore & DeMarco LLP, who specializes in counseling clients on information privacy and security, theft of intellectual property, computer intrusions, online fraud, employee malfeasance and crisis management and response, sat down with The Korea Society's Daniel Levine to share his perspective on evolving trends in cybercrime in the context of recent attacks targeting U.S. and South Korean government and commercial Web sites. He explained how deve
Interview With Director Park Chan-wook
Published: Jul 28, 09
South Korean star director Park Chan-wook (JSA, Old Boy), has thrilled both critics and audiences in his native country for a decade. His "vengeance" trilogy brought international recognition, including a Cannes Film Festival Grand Prize (2008) and a Jury Prize (2009), and established Park as a virtuoso filmmaker with a thoroughly original artistic vision. On July 24, 2009, The Korea Society recorded a special interview with the director in which he spoke about his influences, his meteoric ascen
Tradinnovation: New Trends In Contemporary Korean Architecture
Published: Jul 16, 09
On April 14, 2009, Doojin Hwang, the principal of Doojin Hwang Architects and author of Where is your Seoul? and Hanok is Back, spoke to The Korea Society about the theory, design, and methodology behind the "creative restoration" of Korean cities. Known for his introduction of traditional Korean houses to a new generation of Koreans, Hwang recently conducted a lecture tour of the United States, which included presentations at Harvard University and the LA County Museum of Art, in addition to th
Quick & Easy Korean Cooking
Published: Jul 7, 09
On May 7, 2009, Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, author of Eating Korean: From Barbecue to Kimchi, Recipes from my Home, visited The Korea Society to speak about about her latest cookbook, Quick & Easy Korean Cooking (Chronicle Books). Lee is also the author of several travel guides and her writing has been featured in Food and Wine, Eating Well, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, the Whole Life Times, the Asian Pacific American Journal, and Korean Culture magazine.
Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth
Published: Jun 15, 09
On June 9, 2009, Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth, Special Representative for North Korea Policy, addressed members and supporters of The Korea Society at the organization's annual dinner in New York City. Ambassador Bosworth is introduced by Evans J.R. Revere, the president of The Korea Society.
The Obama Administration And An Economy In Distress: Labor And Employment Law Challenges Facing Korean Employers Doing Business In The U.s.
Published: Jun 12, 09
On April 29, 2009, William J. Milani, Steven Swirsky, Robert S. Groban, Jr. and Michael A. Levine, attorneys at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., spoke at The Korea Society about the legal challenges facing Korean employers doing business in the United States. They explained the labor and employment law changes expected during the Obama administration, focusing on unionization, workforce reduction, discrimination claims, wages, and immigration.
The Religious Revolution In Modern Korean History
Published: May 15, 09
On May 5, 2009, Don Baker, Associate Professor in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, spoke about the history of Christianity and religion in Korea with Fred Carriere, The Korea Society's Executive Vice President. The interview is in support of 'Missionary Photography in Korea: Encountering the West through Christianity,' an exhibition opening on May 19 at The Korea Society Gallery.
Pojagi: Cloth, Color And Beyond
Published: Apr 27, 09
On March 18, 2009, The Korea Society hosted 'Pojagi: Cloth, Color and Beyond,' a panel discussion on the art and history of Korean wrapping cloths. Lee Talbot, assistant curator of The Textile Museum; Seta K. Wehbé, assistant collection manager of the Antonio Ratti Textile Center at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and fiber artist Chunghie Lee spoke at the program, which was presented in support of Unwrapping the Secrets of Korean Textiles: An Exhibition of Pojagi, on display at The Korea Socie
The Perils Of Protectionism: Korea's Foreign Investment Challenge
Published: Apr 1, 09
On February 25, 2009, Henry Seggerman, manager of Korea International Investment Fund, the oldest offshore fund invested in South Korea's stock market, spoke to The Korea Society about what he sees as the "perils of protectionism" and the challenges Korea faces attracting foreign investment.
Weathering The Storm: South Koreas Game Plan For Navigating The Global Recession
Published: Mar 19, 09
On March 13, 2009, Yi Jong-Goo, standing commissioner of the Republic of Korea’s Financial Services Commission, spoke at The Korea Society about the current state of the Korean economy and South Korea’s game plan for navigating the global recession.
The Obama Administration And Korea: Whats In The Cards?
Published: Mar 5, 09
On Sunday, March 1, 2009, Evans J.R. Revere, president of The Korea Society, hosted a panel discussion entitled "The Obama Administration and Korea: What’s in the Cards?" on an episode of Asian America TV on New York's NYC-TV-25. Joining Revere was Jeffrey Shafer, vice chairman of Global Banking for Citi, and Professor Donald Zagoria of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy. The panel discussed the challenges facing the Obama Administration with regards to the United States' relati