Russia’s Role on the Korean Peninsula with Georgy Toloraya

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

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

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

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

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

Trauma Care and North Korea with Kee B. Park, M.D. and Dr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo: June 20, 2019 - Harvard Medical School Global Surgery Scholar Kee B. Park, M.D. and Korea Foundation-Vrije Universiteit Brussel Korea Chair Dr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo examine North Korea’s growing injury burden and the regime’s ability to respond.... by The Korea Society

31 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2019 Sherman Family Emerging Scholar Lecture - P'ansori Mountain Pilgrimages: Land as Interlocutor in Contemporary Korean Oral Performance and Literature: October 11, 2019 - University of Colorado Boulder Visiting Assistant Professor Ivanna Sang Een Yi addresses P’ansori Mountain Pilgrimages: Land as Interlocutor in Contemporary Korean Oral Performance and Literature. In a presentation both spoken and... by The Korea Society

54 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

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

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

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

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

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

Translating Korea's Coronavirus Response Playbook: April 16, 2020 - South Korea’s coronavirus response has been lauded for its integration of new technologies and aggressive trace-and-test measures. To help the international community understand this approach, a crowd-sourced team has translated... by The Korea Society

23 min listen

The Nuclear Timeline with North Korea, featuring Jung Pak and Annika Betancourt: November 15, 2019 - North Korea has warned that it will pursue a so-called “new path” if substantive progress isn't made in negotiations with the United States by the end of the year. But what's behind this deadline, and what should we expect in... by The Korea Society

22 min listen

Artist Talk: Ik-Joong Kang: May 15, 2020 - Internationally acclaimed artist Ik-Joong Kang in conversation about his art and career with Dr. Katherine Anne Paul, Curator of Asian Art, the Birmingham Museum of Art. For more information, please visit the link below: by The Korea Society

52 min listen

Beyond 32nd Street: "Korean" Restaurants of the Moment: February 27, 2020 - Three of the most acclaimed restaurateurs in New York talk about the past, present and future of “Korean” restaurants in the city and beyond: Simon Kim of Cote; Jenny Kwak of Haenyeo; and Ellia Park of Atoboy & Atomix.... by The Korea Society

38 min listen

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