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Navigating Trade Uncertainty: Tariffs, Supply Chains, and US-Korea Strategy

Wed, March 11, 2026 | 4:00 PM (EDT) | In-person only

In light of the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the use of IEEPA for tariffs, The Korea Society is hosting a closed-door discussion to examine the evolving architecture of U.S. trade enforcement authorities and the implications for U.S.–Korea economic relations. The conversation will explore the expected future trajectory of U.S. tariff policy, and the broader strategic considerations shaping intergovernmental coordination between Washington and Seoul.

This program is hosted in partnership with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).

NYCFC vs LAFC (with Son Heung Min)

Wed, May 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM (EDT) | In-person at Citi Field

The Major League Soccer Team New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has scheduled its home match against Los Angeles FC for May 6th at Citi Field! The Boys in Blue look to defend home turf as Son Heung-min and LAFC visit for a marquee East vs. West matchup.

🎫 Tickets are on sale now! Only members who purchase through the attached link will receive the ticket discount.

Artist Talk: Ran Hwang

Fri, March 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM (EDT) | In-person & Recorded Video

This event will be recorded; the video release date is Friday, March 27, 2026.

In her solo exhibition, Ran Hwang presents large-scale installations that explore the cyclical patterns of life and the fleeting nature of beauty. Hwang creates her art through a meticulous and repetitive process, utilizing everyday materials such as paper buttons and pins. Hwang discusses her art and career in conversation with Bradley Bailey, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Curator of Asian Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Korea in Transition: Late 19th-Century Art in the Peabody Essex Museum Collection

Tue, March 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM (EDT) | In-person & Livestream

Peabody Essex Museum’s Korean art collection, comprising nearly 2,000 works, offers a distinctive lens on late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Korea—a period marked by reform, global encounter, and artistic transition. Jiyeon Kim, Curator of Korean Art and Culture at PEM, will explore how the late 19th-century Joseon adapted courtly traditions and responded to new popular demands, while also considering the global interactions and human connections forged across the ocean at a pivotal moment in Korean history.

Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation Series: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl with Kyung Yoon

Tue, March 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM (EDT) | In-person & Recorded video

With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the understanding of central themes of our human existence through a series of lectures by distinguished speakers and conversation with extraordinary individuals who exemplify the universal values in line with the mission of Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation and The Korea Society. In this upcoming program, The Korea Society and Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation are proud to present Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in conversation with Kyung Yoon.

SAVE THE DATE: May 18, 2026

The Korea Society, in partnership with the Korea Finance Society, warmly invites you to the 35th Annual Van Fleet Memorial Golf Tournament on May 18, 2026. We are pleased to return to Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey, with this year’s tournament to be held on the renowned Upper Course.
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As we celebrate the 35th anniversary of this special event, we are honored to continue this legacy and to welcome our members, supporters, and friends for a memorable day of championship golf and camaraderie, while strengthening business, government, and cultural ties between the United States and Korea.

Korean Travel: Survival Language & Tips Workshop

Tue, March 3, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EST) via Zoom | $40 Registration

Planning to travel to Korea soon? In this workshop, you learn how to navigate around Korea. You will learn how to introduce yourself, ask for directions, order in a restaurant, and ask the price of things as well as how to say hello, thank you, excuse me in Korean and much, much more!

We'll explore key etiquette practices including: greetings and bowing, dining protocols, passing items and gift giving. Suggestions on what to do and see, where and how to get a taxi, and maneuvering public transportation are also provided.

Beginning Korean Trial Lesson​

Wed, March 18, 2026 | 8:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom | Free Registration

Join us for one of our free Beginning Korean Trial Lessons! Designed for absolute beginners, these trial sessions offer a glimpse into our online Beginning Korean I course.

Following each class, there will be a short informational session on the Korean Language Program. Two trial classes will be offered with the same content focusing on practical expressions that you can immediately use in dining or even shopping contexts. Please sign up for only one session. No prior knowledge of Korean or the Korean alphabet is required to participate in these trials.

Hangeul Help: Learn Korean Alphabet

Mon, March 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom | $20 Registration

Join our Hangeul Help workshop sessions for fun and interactive practice with the Korean alphabet. In this workshop, you will learn about the history of Hangul, the creation principles behind its vowels and consonants, the basic letter forms, and how vowels and consonants come together to form syllable blocks.

We’ll explore a variety of words built from consonants and vowels—including the names of real Korean foods and popular snacks—so you can practice reading authentic and familiar examples as well.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)

The “Startup Scene: Emerging Design Competition” is designed to encourage innovative thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit among Korean-American and Korean students enrolled in colleges, universities, and graduate schools across the United States.

This year, the participants are challenged to pitch an innovative startup concept that leverages emerging technologies to address pressing challenges and issues.

Prizes: The top 3 teams will receive a monetary prize (1st place: $5,000), as well as a travel stipend to attend the Startup Scene Annual Forum in NYC on May 21, 2026.

Prospects for Relations with North Korea

Held on February 3rd, this program examined prospects for relations with North Korea, including US-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance coordination, inter-Korean relations, the impact of North Korea's close relations with China and Russia, security concerns, and diplomatic opportunities.

This timely discussion was moderated by Jonathan Corrado, Director of Policy Programs, The Korea Society. Our expert panel included Keith Luse (National Committee on North Korea), Ankit Panda (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Rachel Minyoung Lee (Stimson Center), and Susan A. Thornton (NCAFP). The discussion is moderated by policy director Jonathan Corrado, produced in collaboration with the NCAFP and is co-hosted by The APEC Study Center at Columbia University.

This program was organized in collaboration with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy and The APEC Study Center at Columbia University.

K-pop Fandom: Performing Deokhu from the 1990s to Today with Areum Jeong

On February 12th, Areum Jeong joined us at The Korea Society to discuss the growth of the K-Pop Fandom. The fandom has both intensified and diversified over the last thirty years. Its activities have taken on new social, technological, and economic manifestations, aligning with the broader cultural and industrial dynamics of global mass entertainment.
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During the conversation, Jeong explored the phenomenon of performing deokhu—a Korean term connoting an "avid fan"—and the cultural significance and meaning of K-pop fan practices with a nuanced examination of contemporary audience power.