Passion in Entrepreneurship - Aligning Vision and Passion

ASIA WEEK ARTIST TALK: with Suh Seung Won: March 14, 2019 - Simultaneity presents an ongoing series based on the Korean Dansaekhwa monochrome movement by artist Suh Seung Won (b. 1941), a pioneer of geometric abstraction in Korean contemporary art. Expanding on a career across five decades,... by The Korea Society

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Korean Illuminated Sutra Transcription Talk & Demonstration with Kim Kyeong-Ho: May 8, 2019 - Master artist Kim Kyeong-Ho is a pioneer and transmitter of the art of Sagyeong, Korean Sutra Copying. He was appointed by the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor as the sole Traditional Sutra Copying Skills Transmitter, and is both... by The Korea Society

49 min listen

North Korea: Peace? Nuclear War? with William Overholt: October 3, 2019 - Harvard University’s William Overholt discusses the release of his new edited volume, North Korea: Peace? Nuclear War? with Society President Tom Byrne. Overholt tackles the range of approaches to North Korea, the interplay of... by The Korea Society

41 min listen

Korea Looking North and Looking South with Gordon Flake: April 18, 2019 - Professor Gordon Flake (Perth USAsia Center) offers perspectives on Korea Looking North and Looking South in a presentation to senior professionals at the Korea Society. by The Korea Society

22 min listen

Next Steps on the Korean Peninsula featuring former Commanders Vincent Brooks and Walter “Skip” Sharp: April 3, 2019 - The Korea Society welcomes former United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/US Forces Korea Commanders Generals (ret.) Vincent Brooks and Walter “Skip” Sharp for an insightful hour of analysis on Korea and prospects for peace... by The Korea Society

36 min listen

Russia’s Role on the Korean Peninsula with Georgy Toloraya: May 3, 2019 - Professor Georgy Toloraya breaks down the DPRK-Russia summit, Russian support for South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s peace offensive, and support for peninsular development in conversation with Senior Director Stephen Noerper. For... by The Korea Society

55 min listen

A Brief History of Han with Michael D. Shin: May 2, 2019 - The term han is difficult if not impossible to translate into English – at least not in a word or two. Words such as “rage” or “deep sorrow” are not sufficient to capture the complex of emotions that it evokes. Yet it is... by The Korea Society

39 min listen

Passion in Entrepreneurship - Aligning Vision and Passion: June 27, 2019 - The path of becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy one. Robert Lee from Rescuing Leftover Cuisine and Celina Lee from Give One Dream will join moderator Joseph Juhn from KSE and share their experience in turning personal visions into... by The Korea Society

61 min listen

US-North Korea Relations from Kim Jong Il to Kim Jong Un: October 30, 2019 - History plays a role in shaping current events all over our the world -- but it seems to be especially alive in Korea. Scholars and practitioners that work on the Korean Peninsula can all agree on the importance of learning lessons... by The Korea Society

18 min listen

China-Korea Relations with Yang Xiyu: October 9, 2019 - Senior analyst Yang Xiyu, Senior Fellow at China’s Institute of International Studies, joins Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper for a discussion of China’s role on the Korean Peninsula, its relations with South Korea, recent... by The Korea Society

49 min listen

Covering North Korea: January 30, 2020 - North Korea challenges reporters’ efforts at providing clarity and revealing hidden dynamics given information gaps and a lack of access. Korea Risk Group CEO Chad O’Carroll, NK News Podcast host Jacco Zwetsloot and freelance... by The Korea Society

40 min listen

A Team of Their Own: How an International Sisterhood Made Olympic History: October 24, 2019 - Author Seth Berkman discusses the release of his new book on South Korea’s women’s hockey team at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. In conversation with Society Policy Director Jonathan Corrado, Berkman, whose work has appeared in... by The Korea Society

34 min listen

Marketization and North Korea with Andray Abrahamian and Yonho Kim: June 13, 2019 - Stanford University Visiting Fellow Andray Abrahamian and Korea Economic Institute Nonresident Fellow Yonho Kim join Society President Thomas Byrne to discuss how North Korea’s marketization has impacted social ties, communication,... by The Korea Society

41 min listen

A Conversation on K-Factor: An Orchestral Exploration of K-pop at Lincoln Center: June 19, 2019 - K-Factor is a unique concert presented by Lincoln Center, casting a light on the often overlooked musical innovations and radical spirit of the global phenomenon that is K-pop. On June 20, a 50-piece symphony orchestra will perform... by The Korea Society

64 min listen

New Thinking from Korea and China: October 17, 2019 - New generation scholars from Korea and China join Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper for a discussion on developments in regional politics and security, North Korea’s denuclearization, and visions for the Korean Peninsula.... by The Korea Society

43 min listen

A Decade of K-pop: Korean Music's Ascent in the U.S. with Tamar Herman: July 11, 2019 - Ten years since Wonder Girls and BoA became the first Korean artists to appear on Billboard's main U.S. music charts, K-pop is at the forefront of the increasingly globalized U.S. music scene. With BTS undeniably at the top of the... by The Korea Society

71 min listen

New Generation Thinking in China and Korea with Zakary Dychtwald: April 11, 2019 - Author and Young China Group founder Zakary Dychtwald addresses generational dynamics affecting domestic politics and foreign policy in Northeast Asia. He examines aspirations, innovation and employment in conversation with Society... by The Korea Society

41 min listen

Hope For My People with Joseph Kim: June 24, 2019 - Joseph Kim was born and raised in North Korea. At the age of 12, his father died of starvation and he was separated from his mother and sister. In 2006, Joseph escaped North Korea into China. A year later, he was resettled in the... by The Korea Society

58 min listen

Hong Gildong, the Invincible and Righteous Outlaw by Professor Minsoo Kang: September 12, 2019 - Hong Gildong, who is sometimes referred to as the Korean Robin Hood, is by far the most famous literary character from classic Korean literature. His story as a maverick outlaw, powerful magician, and a wise king is told in the... by The Korea Society

60 min listen

Federation of American Scientists International Study Group on North Korea Policy Briefing: March 28, 2019 - Adam Mount, Mira Rapp-Hooper and Ankit Panda discuss the results of a consensus effort of fifteen experts from the US, ROK, Japan, Canada, and UK to develop a strategy toward a North Korea that maintains nukes. They warn that without... by The Korea Society

40 min listen

The Origins of Kimchi and Soju with Michael D. Shin: April 4, 2019 - Kimchi and soju are staples of daily life in Korea and tend to represent the cuisine for foreigners. Though kimchi and soju are strongly associated with Korea, their history has remained elusive. Cambridge's Michael D. Shin delves into... by The Korea Society

38 min listen

ARMISTICE DAY SALUTE 2019 at Korean War Memorial in Battery Park: JULY 26, 2019 — NEW YORK —A ceremony to honor those who served in the Korean War took place on Friday, July 26, 2019, at 12 noon at the New York Korean War Veterans Memorial in Battery Park, New York. The event, which marks the 66th Anniversary of... by The Korea Society

30 min listen

A Conversation with Jihoon Rim, former CEO of Kakao: Septermber 19, 2019 - Mr. Jihoon Rim, executive advisor and former CEO at Kakao and Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, shares his experiences as the leader of Kakao, the most widely used mobile platform in Korea. His in depth insight... by The Korea Society

68 min listen

Korea’s Regional Relations with John Park: December 5, 2019 - John Park, Korea Project Director at Harvard’s Kennedy School, joins Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper for a discussion on Korea’s current relations with Japan, China and the United States. Concluding a year that saw... by The Korea Society

29 min listen

Changes in the North Korean Economy and what has yet to change Roundtable: January 30, 2020 - This public roundtable dialogue explores recent changes and pathways for reform in the North Korean economy, with special focus on transitions and lessons learned in Cuba. Jaime Reusche, Vice President and Senior Credit Officer for... by The Korea Society

56 min listen

Korea-Japan Relations: Looking Back, Looking Forward: February 7, 2020 - University of Connecticut History Professor Alexis Dudden explores recent history and possible overtures in Korea-Japan relations in conversation with Korea Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper. Exploring trade and historical... by The Korea Society

35 min listen

Korean Sool 101: October 10, 2019 - 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... by The Korea Society

28 min listen

Kaesong Re-examined: June 26, 2019 - The Kaesong Industrial Complex was a jointly run corporate park pairing South Korean capital and management with North Korean land and labor. A symbol of inter-Korean reconciliation and the hoped start to wider collaboration, Kaesong... by The Korea Society

43 min listen

Korean Election Analysis with Gi-Wook Shin: April 17, 2020 - Stanford University Professor Gi-Wook Shin joins Korea Society Senior Director Stephen Noerper for a timely breakdown of the April 15 Korean legislative elections. Professor Shin, Director of the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research... by The Korea Society

57 min listen

Korea Security Update with Former Commander General Vincent Brooks: November 21, 2019 - Retired General Vincent Brooks, former Commander of US Forces Korea/Combined Forces Command/United Nations Command, revisits the Korea Society for a discussion of the security situation on the Korean Peninsula, to include the... by The Korea Society

53 min listen

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