The Korea Society

The Korea Society A nonprofit organization that is dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding and cooperation between the people of the U.S. and Korea.

We welcome you to join the U.S.-Korea Friendship Peace Concert in Seoul on Saturday, June 20, 2026.This concert is a com...
06/11/2026

We welcome you to join the U.S.-Korea Friendship Peace Concert in Seoul on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

This concert is a commemorative event organized by the Korea–U.S. Korean War Veterans Memorial Association. Honoring the sacrifices of young American soldiers who fought and gave their lives during the Korean War in defense of the freedom and peace of the Republic of Korea, this concert was conceived to help Korean society better understand and remember the significance of their noble service and dedication.

🎟️ Ticket Prices:
R Section: KRW 300,000
S Section: KRW 250,000
A Section: KRW 200,000
B Section: KRW 100,000

For more information, click here: https://www.sac.or.kr/site/main/show/show_view?SN=81015

To purchase tickets, click here: https://tickets.interpark.com/goods/26005261

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

06/10/2026

Jensen Huang (NVIDIA), The Korea Society's 2026 Van Fleet Award recipient, is making headlines this week for his dedication to engaging with AI industry builders and encouraging Korea’s investment in AI during a visit to Seoul.

This year’s Van Fleet Award recipient is helping strengthen U.S.-Korea economic cooperation and advance the future of AI through strategic engagements with not only established players like Samsung, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, LG, and Naver, but also the gaming community through a series of surprise visits to PC bangs.

Visit tksgala.org to learn more about Jensen Huang and the 2026 Van Fleet Award.

📰 Read: “Seoul Purpose: How NVIDIA and South Korea Are Building the Future of AI”: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/korea-ecosystem-2026/

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

You’re invited! Hear the final pitches for the Startup Scene: Emerging Design Competition Friday, June 12 @ 5 PM!Join us...
06/10/2026

You’re invited! Hear the final pitches for the Startup Scene: Emerging Design Competition Friday, June 12 @ 5 PM!

Join us at The Korea Society to witness firsthand the creativity and drive of the next generation of Korean and Korean-American founders. After a half-year journey — from initial ideation to mentorship — our finalists are now one step away from taking home prizes of $5,000, $3,000, and $1,000. Each finalist will deliver a live pitch followed by a Q&A with the judging panel, showcasing startup ideas at the intersection of technology, design, and social impact.

🏆 Finalists:
⭐️ Cuddles - Emory University
A screen-free AI plush companion that helps children build emotional and language skills while giving parents actionable insights to deepen their family connection.
⭐️ FOODIE - Iowa State University
A gamified fridge manager that notifies you 48 hours before your food expires.
⭐️ MyHearo - New York University/ School of Visual Arts
An AI agent for deaf and hard-of-hearing users that understands sound and context to support everyday awareness and action.
⭐️ SORVY - Washington State University/Arizona State University
Turning starfish waste into a self-regulating aquarium water cartridge.

Drop a comment to wish our finalists good luck 🍀

RSVP here: https://www.koreasociety.org/corporate/2167-2026-final-pitch

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

06/09/2026

Ever wondered what makes Okdongsik’s dweiji gomtang so legendary? It’s not your average pork broth. Watch the full video to find out the secret behind the Michelin-approved bowl that people line up for.

📺 Full Program: Okdongsik with Chef Dongsik Ok and Vivian Lee
Releasing today at 5 PM EDT

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting greater awareness and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

📣 Applications are now open for the 10th Annual Sherman Family Emerging Scholar Award!This award celebrates both emergin...
06/09/2026

📣 Applications are now open for the 10th Annual Sherman Family Emerging Scholar Award!

This award celebrates both emerging scholars and innovative fields of research. Eligible applicants include Ph.D. candidates, junior faculty (tenure-track and non-tenure-track), researchers, and professionals.

Past recipients have been recognized for groundbreaking and impactful work in fields including architecture, political economy, political science, poetry, national identity, medical science, maritime conflict, and technology.

🏆 Awardee will receive:
• An in-person lecture to The Korea Society’s broad audience (livestreamed & recorded)
• $2,500 honorarium
• Roundtrip travel to NYC & hotel accommodations

⏰ Deadline: June 30, 2026

Learn more & apply now: http://koreasociety.org/policy-and-corporate-programs/sherman-scholar-award-recipients

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

Join us in June! 📚Korean For Travel Workshop 📢📆: Tuesday, June 23rd, 7:00-9:00 PM (EDT)🖥️: Online via Zoomℹ️ Planning to...
06/08/2026

Join us in June! 📚

Korean For Travel Workshop 📢
📆: Tuesday, June 23rd, 7:00-9:00 PM (EDT)
🖥️: Online via Zoom
ℹ️ Planning to travel to Korea soon? Learn how to navigate around Korea in this fun and engaging workshop. Master the basics of Hangul, how to introduce yourself, how to order in a restaurant, as well as how to say hello, thank you, excuse me in Korean and much, much more!

Korean Through Drama Workshop 📺
📆: Tuesday, June 30th, 7:00-9:00 PM (EDT)
🖥️: Online via Zoom
ℹ️ Designed for adult beginner Korean learners who want to improve their Korean through authentic clips from popular K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭싹 속았수다). Build listening and speaking skills while learning practical everyday expressions and exploring Korean culture and society.

Limited spots available — sign up before they’re full!

To learn more & register, visit our website: https://www.koreasociety.org/korean-studies/2066-korean-language-culture-workshop

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

Thank you to all who attended “Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live,” supported exclusively by Hanwha Life, on...
06/08/2026

Thank you to all who attended “Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live,” supported exclusively by Hanwha Life, on Thursday, May 21! 🤖

This year's forum brought together founders, investors, and technology leaders to examine how startups transform our lives with AI without losing what makes us human.

Following opening remarks by Michael Burke (Head of International Network Management, Citi's Banking & International Organization), Dr. Abraham Kim (President and CEO, The Korea Society), Dr. Jinwoo Hwang (Senior Executive Vice President, Hanwha Life), and Sangho Kim (Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York), the forum opened with visionary VC Steve Jang (Kindred Ventures) and highlighted how startups — Synchron, Story Protocol, Nitra, Sandbar, and Saywise — are transforming the way we live, and how we can harness that transformation without losing our humanity. The day unfolded across five panel sessions and fireside chats featuring experts across various fields:

⭐️🎙️:
Steve Jang, Founder and Managing Partner of Kindred Ventures
Dr. Min Kyung Lee (Assistant Professor; UT Austin School of Information)
Peter Yoo (Senior Director, Neuroscience & Algorithms; Synchron)
Tim Hwang (Co-Founder and CEO, Nitra)
Dorothy Chang (Venture Partner, Fybridge)
SY Lee (CEO and Co-Founder, Story Protocol)
David Park (Managing Partner, Warren Equity Partners, Founding Member, Digital Storytelling Lab of Columbia University)
Hyunsun Ahn ( on IG)
Taeyong Kim (CEO, EO)
Ryan Cheah (Founder, The 21st)
Sho Young Shin (Director of Platform, ERA)
Chang (CK) Kim (Founder & CEO, Saywise)
Kirak Hong (Co-founder and CTO, Sandbar)

We hope our guests enjoyed networking opportunities throughout the forum and during the reception, leaving with inspiration and connectedness within the Korea-U.S. startup community.

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the UNESCO designation commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kim Koo’s birth la...
06/04/2026

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the UNESCO designation commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kim Koo’s birth last Thursday at The Korea Society.

We would like to give a special thank-you to the Association of Commemorative Service for Patriot Kim Koo and the Kim Koo Foundation for preparing a presentation delivered by Dr. Han Kyung-Koo, who served as the Secretary-General of the Korean National Commission for UNESCO and played a pivotal role in the 2026 UNESCO designation.

Dr. Han’s presentation explored the deep and intricate life, vision, and legacy of Kim Koo, shedding light on the why and how behind the pursuit of the landmark UNESCO designation.

As President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, Kim Koo led the Korean independence movement and understood the importance of international solidarity better than anyone. In his essay "My Wish," included in his 1947 autobiography Paikbum Ilji (백범일지), he emphasized moving past hatred to build a nation where everyone enjoys happiness through cultural development, thereby contributing to world peace. His vision — that humanity can only prosper together when each nation develops its unique culture and engages in mutual exchange — is strikingly consistent with UNESCO’s cultural philosophy today.

Obtaining the UNESCO designation was a culmination of tremendous effort and meticulous attention to various unforeseen circumstances. Ultimately, it is a meaningful declaration that the universal values that Kim Koo represents remain vital in our modern era.

Watch the full presentation now on The Korea Society’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/cprSgW62jCU?si=KLXMM3eXRh6uSv89

Thank you again to the Association of Commemorative Service for Patriot Kim Koo and to the Kim Koo Foundation for making this event possible.

“Kim Koo: Dreaming of Peace Through the Power of Culture” will be on view at The Korea Society’s gallery space through August 31, 2026. VISITS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact to schedule your visit.

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

Our members and friends gathered last Thursday for the opening of “Kim Koo: Dreaming of Peace Through the Power of Cultu...
06/03/2026

Our members and friends gathered last Thursday for the opening of “Kim Koo: Dreaming of Peace Through the Power of Culture,” a special exhibition commemorating UNESCO’s designation of 2026 as the 150th anniversary of Kim Koo’s birth.

🎙️ Ahead of the presentation and gallery opening, we were honored to receive congratulatory remarks from a handful of distinguished guests:

Her Excellency Kang Kyung-wha, who was appointed ROK Ambassador to the U.S. by President Lee Jae Myung in October 2025, delivered touching remarks underscoring how Kim Koo’s lifelong commitment to Korean independence, peace, and cultural fulfillment is reflected in Korea’s recognition as a model for socioeconomic progress and global cultural influence today.

A heartfelt congratulatory message from Dr. Kim Mee, Chairperson of the Kim Koo Foundation, was relayed by her daughter and great granddaughter of Kim Koo, Ms. Jung Hwa Kim, Director of International Affairs for The Kim Koo Foundation. Dr. Kim’s words echoed the theme of the exhibition, emphasizing how her grandfather’s legacy speaks to universal values of peace, culture, and coexistence.

In her poignant message, New Jersey Assemblywoman Ellen Park highlighted the ways in which Kim Koo’s enduring vision continues to resonate throughout Korea and beyond. She invited guests to learn from Kim Koo’s fearless leadership and how his commitment to unity, resilience, cultural pride, and our future generations can be applied to our world today.

Korea Society Board Chair, Ambassador (ret) Kathleen Stephens, shared fond memories of her introduction to Dr. Kim Mee prior to her time serving as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (2008-2011). She also emphasized the significance of Kim Koo’s iconic calligraphy, reading “Korea-U.S.: Friendship, Equality, and Cooperation,” which is displayed in the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Seoul, and as a replica at the Old Korean Legation House in Washington, D.C..

Thank you to those who could join us for this meaningful evening honoring the life and legacy of Kim Koo. ICYMI, watch the replay now on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/cprSgW62jCU?si=KLXMM3eXRh6uSv89

“Kim Koo: Dreaming of Peace Through the Power of Culture” will be on view at The Korea Society’s gallery space through August 31, 2026. VISITS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact to schedule your visit.

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

The 2026 Tribeca Festival is now underway, and The Korea Society is thrilled to co-host two featured screenings!VANISHIN...
06/03/2026

The 2026 Tribeca Festival is now underway, and The Korea Society is thrilled to co-host two featured screenings!

VANISHING TRACKS
Under the Zagros Mountains outside Shiraz, a family of Iranian nomads and their reticent sons investigate the disappearance of twelve sheep while navigating their flock through the modern city of poets in this dreamy documentary.

Feature Documentary | France, Iran, Norway, Republic of Korea, Qatar
🎬 Sunday, June 07 - 5:15 PM
🎬 Monday, June 08 - 5:00 PM
🎬 Wednesday, June 10 - 8:00 PM
Location: AMC 19th St.

SEVEN O’CLOCK BREAKFAST CLUB FOR THE BROKENHEARTED
South Korean romantic drama royalty Suzy and Squid Game star Lee Jin-wook star in this Seoul-set romance where two wandering souls navigate love, loss and the longing for closure.

Feature Narrative | Republic of Korea
🎬 Thursday, June 11 - 8:30 PM
🎬 Friday, June 12 - 5:15 PM
🎬 Sunday, June 14 - 12:00 PM
Location: Village East by Angelika

Use code tf26koreasoc at checkout to enjoy 20% off tickets for our two featured screenings!

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The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.

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