The Korea Society

Hub Korea: From the G20 Seoul Summit to the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:19:23 +0000

On January 20, 2011, Dr. Colin Bradford, a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution and the Centre for Global Governance Innovation, spoke to The Korea Society about Korea’s evolution as a regional hub, its successful hosting of the the G20 summit, and plans for the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit.

The Korea-U.S. Partnership: From Security to New Business Opportunities

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:58:00 +0000

On March 28, 2012, The Korea Society hosted a luncheon and panel discussion in Austin, Texas, as part of its Korea Days national outreach programing. Speakers included Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, chairman of The Korea Society, Ms. Catherine Morse, chief counsel and director of public affairs for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, and Mr. Song Jung, chair of the intellectual and property practice at McKenna Long and Aldridge LLP and member of The Korea Society’s board of directors.

North Korea’s Leadership Transition: The China Connection

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:59:00 +0000

On February 3, 2011, Dr. John Park, formerly of Goldman Sachs and now director of the Korea Working Group at the U.S. Institute of Peace, spoke at The Korea Society about North Korea’s leadership transition in the context of Chinese and North Korean party connections. Dr. Park addressed the impact of recent events and Chinese foreign policy toward the Peninsula for media and businesses that manage strategic risk.

Korea’s Legislative Elections: The Day After

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:59:02 +0000

On April 12, 2012, Gi-wook Shin, professor at Stanford University and director of the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, and Charles Armstrong, professor at Columbia University and director of the Center for Korean Research, lead a conversation on the results of South Korea’s April 11 parliamentary election, its implications in the near-term, and the possible impact on the upcoming presidential elections.

Direct Investment in Korea: How to Land Softly and Successfully

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

On February 28, 2012, Hong-Chul “Hank” Ahn, Commissioner of Invest KOREA, visited The Korea Society to outline the unique opportunities for foreign direct investment in Korea. Mr. Ahn reviewed the current investment climate, location benefits, promising industries, and high-quality human resources available to the foreign direct investor in Korea, and explained the services Invest KOREA offers to help foreign companies “land softly and successfully” in Korea.

So Hee Kim, International Relations Officer for the Saemangeum Development Planning Executive Office in the Republic of Korea’s Prime Minister’s Office, also spoke about the Saemangeum Development Project, a global city under development for international business and tourism on over 400 square kilometers of reclaimed land using green technology and renewable energy.

The Paradox of Samsung's Rise

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

On February 15, 2012, Jaeyong Song, professor at Seoul National University and co-author of the recent Harvard Business Review article, The Paradox of Samsung's Rise, spoke to The Korea Society about the strategic management decisions that led to Samsung's emergence as one of the world's most successful companies. He discussed how Samsung Electronics transformed itself in 1993 through a new management initiative that combined Western best-practices with essentially Japanese management methods to produce a highly profitable hybrid system.

Asian Beauty Secrets

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

On January 19th, 2012, Dr. Marie Jhin, author of Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from Japan, Korea and China visited The Korea Society to discuss the history of beauty in the Far East. She shared centuries-old customs and timely tips and treatments for health and beauty.

2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: A Policy Discussion

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:54:27 +0000

On January 20th, 2012, Joseph Cirincione, president of the Ploughshares Fund and author of Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons and Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threats, and Alexandra Toma, founder and co-chair of the Fissile Materials Working Group and executive director of Connect U.S. Fund, spoke to The Korea Society about the issues surrounding the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit to take place in Seoul in March.

A Taste of the Kimchi Chronicles

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:38:30 +0000

Marja Vongerichten, star of the PBS series Kimchi Chonicles, shared recipes from her newly released cookbook, The Kimchi Chronicles: Korean Cooking for an American Kitchen at a special cooking demonstration on August 4th, 2011. Members and guests of The Korea Society sampled her delicious creations and had the opportunity to meet the television host and author.

After Kim Jong Il: A Policy Discussion

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:13:06 +0000

Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, chairman of The Korea Society, Charles Armstrong, professor at Columbia University, Gordon Flake, executive director of the Mansfield Foundation, and Dr. John Park, research fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, discuss the foreign-policy implications of the death of Kim Jong Il. The discussion was moderated by The Korea Society’s senior vice president, Dr. Stephen Noerper.

Making the Kimchi Chronicles

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:47:05 +0000

Host Marja Vongerichten and producer Eric Rhee visited The Korea Society on May 3rd, 2011 to discuss the making of The Kimchi Chronicles, a 13-episode travel and food documentary airing on PBS. The discussion was moderated by David Kim, a film director and co-founder of the Korean American Film Festival New York.

Banker to the World

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:58:56 +0000

On July 21st, 2011, Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, chairman of The Korea Society, moderated a discussion with William Rhodes about his new book, “Banker to the World.” William Rhodes is a retired senior vice chairman and senior international officer of Citigroup and Citibank, president and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, LLC, senior advisor to Citi, and a professor-at-large at Brown University.

Please Look After Mom

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:22:53 +0000

On March 24th, 2011, Jin Young Choi, professor of American literature (emeritus) at Chung-Ang University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, spoke with noted South Korean author Kyung-sook Shin about the English translation of Shin’s novel, "Please Look After Mom," an “Amazon Best Book of the Month.”

Keynote Address by Ambassador Kathleen Stephens

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:33:37 +0000

On July 19th, 2011, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Kathleen Stephens delivered the keynote address at The Korea Society’s 2011 Annual Dinner in New York City. She spoke about the “better than ever” relationship between Korea and the United States, the importance of the free trade agreement, and her own 700-kilometer bicycle trip from Seoul to Jindo.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's remarks at The Korea Society 2011 Annual Dinner

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:31:06 +0000

On July 19th, 2011, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the members, friends, and supporters of The Korea Society at the organization’s 2011 Annual Dinner in New York City. He spoke about his unanimous election to a second term as Secretary-General, the strength of the U.S.-Korea partnership, and the obligation to help spread the “Korean dream” of “development, good governance, good government, human rights, peace and prosperity.”

The Park Chung Hee Era: The Transformation of South Korea

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:18:31 +0000

On May 26th, 2011, Harvard University’s Dr. Ezra Vogel spoke to The Korea Society about the monumental new political history he co-edited, The Park Chung Hee Era: The Transformation of South Korea. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Charles Armstrong, the Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies in the Social Sciences and director at the Center for Korean Research at Columbia University in the City of New York.

China's Approach to North Korea

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:37:33 +0000

On May 5th, 2011, Gordon Flake, executive director of the Mansfield Foundation, visited The Korea Society to discuss the history, status, and foreign-policy implications of China’s relationship with North Korea.

North-South Korean Issues

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:24:24 +0000

On February 10, 2011, The Korea Society’s Korea In-Depth Lecture Series hosted professor Charles K. Armstrong, Director of the Center for Korean Research at Columbia University, for a lecture entitled, “North-South Korean Issues." Armstrong explored the history of conflict and cooperation between North and South Korea from the time the two contemporary Korean states were established in 1948 until the present day. The 2011 Korea In-Depth Lecture Series by noted scholars of the history, politics, literature, art, and architecture of Korea is supported by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities.

Modern Korean Literature: Searching for Identity at Home and in the World

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:38:29 +0000

On February 17, 2011, The Korea Society’s Korea In-Depth Lecture Series hosted scholar Ann Choi Wan for a lecture entitled, “Modern Korean Literature: Searching for Identity at Home and in the World.” Wan contrasted the themes of romantic love and individualism in the first “modern” Korean novels with earlier genres, which were heavily influenced by Confucian values of social harmony. The 2011 Korea In-Depth Lecture Series by noted scholars of the history, politics, literature, art, and architecture of Korea is supported by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities.

Ratifying the FTA: Beyond Beef and Cars

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:52:41 +0000

On February 16, 2011, The Korea Society hosted a panel discussion with Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, Chartis’ Jeffrey Hayman, J.P.Morgan’s Samuel Nam, and Citigroup’s Evan Alexander on the benefits of the KORUS FTA for commercial and investment banks and the insurance industry.

Doing Business with Korea

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:17:00 +0000

On December 9, 2010, The Korea Society and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta presented a panel on “Doing Business with Korea” at The Commerce Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, Chairman of The Korea Society, moderated the panel, which included Ambassador Han Duk-soo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States; Mark Sobolewski, Vice-President of Corporate Strategy for UPS; Song Jung, a partner and the chair of the intellectual property and technology practice at McKenna Long & Aldridge; and John Anderson, director of Kia Motors America's office in Washington, DC. The program was part of The Korea Society’s Korea Days regional outreach program in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Missionary Experience in Korea

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:34:00 +0000

On December 10, 2010, The Korea Society hosted a panel discussion at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta on the missionary experience in Korea. James T. Laney, former US ambassador to South Korea, led the panel, which included Donald Clark, professor of history at Trinity University, who gave an overview of the history of Christianity in Korea; William Brown, a son and grandson of Christan missionaries to Korea and China, who shared accounts written by missionaries in his family; and the Reverend George Wirth, senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, who suggested that American Christians have much to learn from Korean Presbyterians about church growth, management, and missionary work. The program was part of The Korea Society’s Korea Days regional outreach program in Atlanta, Georgia.

After the G20: Issues & Outlook

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:42:53 +0000

On November 18, 2010, Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, Chairman of the Korea Society, hosted a discussion of the economic, trade, and regulatory issues covered at the G-20 Summit. The panel included Ambassador Young-Mok Kim, Consul General of The Republic of Korea in New York, William Rhodes, senior advisor to Citigroup and a G-20 participant, and James E. Glassman, a managing director and senior economist at JPMorgan Chase.

From Autumn to Winter’s Eve

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:32:00 +0000

On November 17, 2010, Minji Park, a winner at the 2010 World Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition in New York, performed a program of music at The Korea Society on the kŏmun'go, a traditional Korean zither. She was accompanied by Chunseung Lee on the changgo, a hour-glass drum, and Seongwon Kim on the taegŭm, a bamboo flute.

Lead Up to the G20: Final Preparations and Innovations

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:48:00 +0000

On October 20, 2010, Dr. Colin Bradford, a leading voice on the “new dynamics of summitry,” spoke to The Korea Society about final preparations and innovations for the upcoming G20 meeting of world leaders. He discussed Korean hopes for the summit and comparative approaches for several issues, highlighting Korea as a regional hub for economic dialogue, investment, and innovation.

Religion in Contemporary Korea

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:30:00 +0000

On August 10, 2010, Dr. John Goulde, professor of religion and director of the Asian Studies Program at Sweet Briar College, spoke at The Korea Society to middle- and high-school teachers as part of the New York City Department of Education’s After School Professional Development Program. Dr. Goulde specializes in the sociology, religion, and culture of North and South Korea. He received a bachelor’s degree from Seoul National University and completed his graduate work at Harvard University. In this second of two lectures, Dr. Goulde addresses religion in contemporary Korea.

Lead Up to the G20: Dynamics and Issue Areas

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

On October 6, 2010, Dr. Marcus Noland, deputy director and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, spoke to The Korea Society about the dynamics of the G20 summit and the issue areas that will be addressed.

Traditional Thought and Values in Korea

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:30:00 +0000

On August 10, 2010, Dr. John Goulde, professor of religion and director of the Asian Studies Program at Sweet Briar College, spoke at The Korea Society to middle- and high-school teachers as part of the New York City Department of Education’s After School Professional Development Program. Dr. Goulde specializes in the sociology, religion, and culture of North and South Korea. He received a bachelor’s degree from Seoul National University and completed his graduate work at Harvard University. In this first of two lectures, Dr. Goulde addresses traditional thought and values in Korea.

Lead Up to the G20: Korea as Convener

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:30:00 +0000

On September 15, 2010, Colin Bradford, Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution and the Centre for Global Governance Innovation, and a leading voice on the “new dynamics of summitry,” spoke to The Korea Society about the November G20 Seoul Summit and institutional innovations.

From Security to Economic Partnership: Toward Ratification of the FTA

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:00:00 +0000

On June 2, 2010, the Korea Society hosted a forum on the pending Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. The event featured a distinguished panel of experts, including Thomas F. McLarty, President of McLarty Associates and former Chief of Staff for President Bill Clinton; His Excellency Han Duk-Soo, Korean Ambassador to the United States; Michael Wirth, Executive Vice President, Global Downstream, Chevron; and Dr. Victor Cha, Senior Advisor and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and former Director for Asian Affairs with the National Security Council under President George W. Bush. The panel examined the strategic and economic implications of the Free Trade Agreement, as well as its significance for the U.S./Korea relationship. The discussion was moderated by The Korea Society's chairman, Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard.

History of Korea Part II

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:20:00 +0000

On August 4, 2008, Dr. Charles Armstrong, director of the Center for Korean Research at Columbia University, presented a two-part overview of Korean history at The Korea Society in New York. In this second lecture, Dr. Armstrong discusses modern Korean history, beginning in 1876 with Korea’s first formal diplomatic treaty with Japan.

Of Touchscreens and Clouds: Korea's Competitive Edge

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:51:00 +0000

On May 12, 2010, Henry Seggerman, Korean stock-market specialist and manager of the Korea International Investment Fund, spoke to The Korea Society about how the adoption of two technologies--touchscreens and "cloud computing"--presents new opportunities for Korean companies as the technologies redefine how people use computers around the world.

In the Wake: Weighing Korean Options After the Cheonan Sinking

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:10:00 +0000

On April 27, 2010, The Korea Society convened a panel of experts to discuss possible Korean responses to the sinking of the Cheonan, a Republic of Korea Navy ship. Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard, chairman of The Korea Society; John Delury, associate director of the Center on U.S.–China Relations; and David Straub, associate director of the Korean Studies Program at Stanford University's Shorenstein Asia Pacific Research Center; examined various scenarios for Korean responses, as well as the internal political and economic considerations influencing the key actors. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Stephen Noerper, senior vice president of The Korea Society.

North Korea as a Challenge to Security and Stability in Northeast Asia

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:30:00 +0000

On March 26, 2010, The Korea Society presented a panel discussion at the Association for Asian Studies annual meeting in Philadelphia on the security challenges that North Korea poses to Northeast Asia. Moderated by The Korea Society president Evans J.R. Revere, the conversation included Scott Snyder, director of the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy at the Asia Foundation; Gordon Flake, executive director of the Mansfield Foundation; and Sydney Seiler, deputy North Korea mission manager in the office of the Director of National Intelligence. The group discussed the internal political and economic drivers influencing North Korea's foreign policy, the successes and failures of South Korea's "sunshine policy," China's role on the Korean Peninsula, and possible strategies for the future.

Korean Film in Focus: A Conversation with Director Bong Joon-Ho

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +0000

On February 25, 2010, Bong Joon-ho, director of the critically acclaimed films Barking Dogs Never Bite, Memories of Murder, and The Host, visited The Korea Society to talk about his filmmaking method, career in the Korean movie industry, and newest release, Mother. The interview was conducted by Michael Atkinson, a writer, critic and professor of film at Long Island University.

History of Korea Part I

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:10:00 +0000

On August 4, 2008, Dr. Charles Armstrong, director of the Center for Korean Research at Columbia University, presented a two-part overview of Korean history at The Korea Society in New York. In this first lecture, he provides a general introduction to contemporary Korea before delving into Korean history, starting with the founding myth of Tangun and progressing up to the late nineteenth century when Korea opened up to modern diplomatic relations with Japan and the West.

Korean Ghost Stories: Interview with Director Lee Min-hong

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:20:00 +0000

This November and December, The Korea Society is screening episodes from Korean Ghost Stories, KBS' popular and long-running television series. Known in Korea as Hometown of Legend, the series has thrilled Korean audiences with tales of the supernatural since it began airing in 1977. Often drawn from ancient folklore, these tales of tortured ghosts and supernatural curses have a uniquely Korean feel, and as such, provide a look into how Korean culture views issues of justice, revenge, and the role of women in a Confucian society. As part of our screening program, Yuni Cho, senior program officer for film, prepared questions for Lee Min-hong, who directed several episodes of Korean Ghost Stories, including The Reincarnated Princess, which will be screened at The Korea Society on Thursday, December 17th. Director Lee discusses the popularity of the series, as well as what sets it apart from other Asian horror films and TV. This podcast is also available as a video on http://www.youtube.com/user/TheKoreaSociety.

Rhythms to Make the Heart Beat Faster

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:13:00 +0000

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 changgo. Minji Kim was accompanied by Gee Sook Baek on the kayagum and Lee Kyung Kang on the haegum.

Korean Cars Drive to the Top: A Look at the Korean Car Industry

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:01:00 +0000

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

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:15:00 +0000

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

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:20:00 +0000

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.

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:41:00 +0000

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 developments on both sides of the law have forever affected the way businesses, individuals and criminals interact in the global economy, and how the U.S. and the Republic of Korea can learn from the other in addressing the challenges presented by the darker side of the digital revolution.

Interview with Director Park Chan-wook

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:15:00 +0000

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 ascension into the pantheon of internationally celebrated directors, and his latest film, Thirst.

TradINNOVAtion: New Trends in Contemporary Korean Architecture

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:20:00 +0000

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 this address at The Korea Society.

Quick & Easy Korean Cooking

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:00:00 +0000

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

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0000

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.

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:27:00 +0000

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

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

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

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:30:00 +0000

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 Society gallery.

The Perils of Protectionism: Korea's Foreign Investment Challenge

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:30:00 +0000

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 Korea’s Game Plan for Navigating the Global Recession

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:30:00 +0000

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: What’s in the Cards?

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:20:00 +0000

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' relationship with South and North Korea.

China's Rise and the Two Koreas: Politics, Economics, Security

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:20:00 +0000

On February 10, 2009, The Korea Society hosted a talk with Scott Snyder, director of the Center for Korea Policy at The Asia Foundation and author of China's Rise and the Two Koreas: Politics, Economics, Security. Snyder spoke about recent developments in China’s relationship with both North and South Korea with John Delury, associate director of Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations.

Korea's Future: The Role of President Lee Myung-Bak's Administration

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:20:00 +0000

On December 4th, 2008, Lee Jae Oh, Senior Visiting Scholar at the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University, former Grand National Party Supreme Council member, and campaign manager for Lee Myung-Bak's successful presidential run, spoke with the members of The Korea Society about President Lee's governing philosophy and vision for the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance and partnership.

Reinventing Traditional Korean Music

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:20:00 +0000

On February 28, 2008, critically acclaimed composer and komungo player Yoon-Jeong Heo gave an enthralling performance and lecture to The Korea Society, where she presented traditional and modern pieces, discussed her compositional style and shared the secrets of the Korean zither.

The Future of Korean International Competitiveness

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:15:00 +0000

On June 12, 2008, Joe Fuller, co-founder and CEO of Monitor Group, a leading international consulting firm, spoke to The Korea Society about issues of global governance and strategy that will impact the future development of Korean international competitiveness.

Lee Myung-bak's First 100 Days in Office: The Roots of a Summer of Discontent?

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:43:00 +0000

On June 23, 2008, a distinguished panel of experts featuring Scott Snyder (The Asia Foundation/Pacific Forum CSIS), Charles K. Armstrong (Columbia University), David Straub (Stanford University) and Youngshik Daniel Bong (American University) convened at The Korea Society to assess the first months of Lee Myung-bak's presidency. The panel took a close look at what has been a tumultuous period in Korea's domestic politics and addressed the implications of the current crisis for political stability in the Republic of Korea, the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, and U.S.-Korea relations.

Republic of Bloggers

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:12:00 +0000

On April 10, 2008, The Korea Society hosted a panel discussion on the blogging cultures of the United States, Korea and Japan and their relationships with participatory democracy. The program was a joint initiative of The Korea Society, Japan Society and The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, and featured David Weinberger, author and fellow of the Harvard Berkman Center for Internet & Society; Wendy H.K. Chun, associate professor of modern culture and media at Brown University; Tobias Harris, journalist and blogger at ObservingJapan.com; Stuart Thorson, professor of political science at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; and Samuel Jamier, blogger and senior program officer at The Korea Society.

The Secret History of Capitalism

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:10:00 +0000

On January 30, 2008, Ha-Joon Chang, professor of economics at the University of Cambridge, spoke at The Korea Society about his latest book, Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism. Professor Chang argues that policies imposed by developed countries and international organizations have led to slowing growth, rising inequality and greater economic instability in the developing world.

President Lee Myung-Bak addresses The Korea Society

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:45:00 +0000

On April 15, 2008, His Excellency Lee Myung-Bak, the 17th President of the Republic of Korea, addressed the members, friends and guests of The Korea Society at the organization's 2008 annual dinner. Stanley C. Gale, chairman of Gale International, and a co-chair of the dinner, introduces president Lee.

New Beginnings Press Conference

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:15:00 +0000

On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, members of New Beginnings, a nonpartisan policy study group made up of former senior U.S. officials, academics and other experts on Korea, released their recommendations for updating and strengthening the U.S.-South Korea alliance at a press conference at The Korea Society in New York City.

The New York Philharmonic's Journey to North Korea: Americans in Pyongyang

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:30:00 +0000

On April 1, 2008, Evans J.R. Revere, president of The Korea Society, moderated a panel with Zarin Mehta, president and executive director of the New York Philharmonic, Daniel J. Wakin, culture reporter for The New York Times, and Chuck R. Lustig, director of foreign news for ABC News, in which they discussed the New York Philharmonic's February performance in North Korea, as well as the events that led to the historic event.

Our Toys, Our Selves: Robot Taekwon V and South Korean Identity

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:35:00 +0000

On February 7, 2008, Aaron Han Joon Magnan-Park, an assistant professor in the Department of Film, Television and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame, delivered at lecture at The Korea Society entitled "Our Toys, Our Selves: Robot Taekwon V and South Korean Identity." The lecture was in support of "Toy Stories: Souvenirs from Korean Childhood," an exhibition of toys from 1970s and 1980s Korea, showing at The Korea Society gallery, and available for travel around the United States in 2008.

Brother One Cell: An American Coming of Age in South Korea's Prisons

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:35:00 +0000

On Thursday, November 29, 2007, author Cullen Thomas spoke to The Korea Society's Samuel Jamier about his prison memoir, "Brother One Cell," a literary account of a journey at the edges of Korean society.

North Korea: Market Opportunity, Poverty and the Provinces

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:22:00 +0000

On Tuesday, February 12th, 2008, Hazel Smith, professor of international relations at the University of Warwick, delivered a presentation at The Korea Society titled "North Korea: Market Opportunity, Poverty and the Provinces." She provided data and insights into how various groups in the DPRK adapted to survive the famine of the mid-1990s.

Evolution of the U.S.-ROK Military Alliance

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:47:00 +0000

On Monday, January 28th, 2008, General B.B. Bell, commander of United States Forces Korea, spoke to The Korea Society about the U.S.-R.O.K. alliance and its evolution from Cold-War paradigms to a long-term bilateral partnership based on shared interests in East Asia.

How and Why We Remember The Korean War

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:20:00 +0000

On January 16th, 2008 The Korea Society hosted a panel discussion titled "How and Why We Remember The Korean War." Far from being forgotten, the Korean War has been brought into renewed focus by the recent publication of The Coldest Winter, a reappraisal of the conflict by Pulitzer-winning author David Halberstam. Panelist Bruce Cumings, a professor of history at the University of Chicago, spoke about Halberstam's book, while Evans J.R. Revere, president and CEO of The Korea Society, spoke about the continuing impact of the war on inter-Korean politics. Panelists Thomas McGrath, Yung Duk Kim and George Drake --all veterans or witnesses in the conflict-- shared their first-hand experiences of this turbulent era.

24 Hours After South Korea's Presidential Election: An Assessment

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:20:00 +0000

December 20th, 2007, 24 hours after Lee Myung-bak won the presidential election in South Korea, Donald P. Gregg and Evans J.R. Revere, the chairman and president of The Korea Society; Don Zagoria, project director of the Northeast Asia Projects at the National Committee on American Foreign Policy; and Leon Sigal, director of the Northeast Asia Cooperative Security Project at the Social Science Research Council, analyzed the election and its consequences at an informal panel discussion.

The Case of Arirang: How the Anthem of Korean Resistance Became a Japanese Pop Hit

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:20:00 +0000

On November 6, 2007 The Korea Society hosted a lecture titled "The Case of Arirang: How the Anthem of Korean Resistance Became a Japanese Pop Hit" by E. Taylor Atkins, an associate professor of history at Northern Illinois University.

Korean Wave: Interview with Robert R. Cagle

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:45:00 +0000

On Friday, August 23rd, Samuel Jamier, The Korea Society's senior program officer for contemporary issues and corporate affairs, sat down with Robert R. Cagle, assistant professor of cinema studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, to talk about the future of the Korean Wave and his research on melodrama.

Two Koreas, Past and Present

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:45:00 +0000

On August 8th, 2007, Donald P. Gregg, chairman of The Korea Society, gave a lecture entitled "Two Koreas, Past and Present" to a group of educators assembled for one of the Society's regular teachers' courses on Korea. Gregg, who served as U.S. ambassador to South Korea from 1989 to 1993, recounted the complex history of America's relationship with Korea, including its role in Korea's division in 1945. Gregg also spoke about the current movement towards rapprochement between North and South Korea, and what it might mean for their respective futures.

Journey to the Grave, Dance to Paradise: Shamanic Rituals for the Dead

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:55:00 +0000

On July 26, 2007, The Korea Society hosted a lecture by Dr. Laurel Kendall, an anthropologist at the American Museum of Natural History. Held in conjunction with the opening of a new exhibition of Korean funerary figures at The Korea Society Gallery, Kendall's lecture detailed the structure and importance of the ancient Shamanic rituals that Koreans traditionally perform for the dead.

Failed Diplomacy: The Tragic Story of How North Korea Got the Bomb

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:30:00 +0000

On August 9, 2007, The Korea Society hosted a contemporary issues presentation by Jack Pritchard, president of the Korea Economic Institute and former State Department special envoy to the DPRK. Pritchard spoke on the subject of his new book, Failed Diplomacy: The Tragic Story of How North Korea Got the Bomb. Pritchard shared his perspective that North Korea's recent acquisition of nuclear weapons directly resulted from a series of failures in U.S. foreign policy. Following his presentation, Pritchard sat down for a Q&A session with journalist and author Don Oberdorfer.

The Korean Economy in the New Industrial Revolution

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:00:00 +0000

On April 3rd, 2007, Yoo Jang-hee, a professor of international studies at Ewha Women's University, delivered a lecture titled "The Korean Economy in the New Industrial Revolution" to a group of American educators touring Korea as part of The Korea Society's 2007 Spring Fellowship in Korean Studies program.Professor Yoo spoke about Korea's role in the increasingly knowledge-based global economy. Surveying Korea's advantages-such as its highly trained workforce and advanced information infrastructure-and what he sees as its disadvantages-low levels of R&D funding and an unproductive education system-Yoo concluded that the Korean government needs to resume pro-growth policies and encourage private-sector initiatives in order to compete in this world's new industrial revolution.

A Corpse in the Koryo: A North Korean Murder Mystery

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 +0000

On May 8th, 2007, The Korea Society hosted a contemporary issues program on the recently published novel "A Corpse in the Koryo." This is the first English-language murder mystery set entirely in North Korea, which is known officially as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea or the DPRK. Written under a pen name by a senior U.S. intelligence official with decades of experience working with the DPRK, "A Corpse in the Koryo" follows Inspector Oh, a North Korean detective, as he navigates the country's murky byways in the course of investigating a highly unusual death. A panel of experts made up of the Republic of Korea's ambassador to the United Nations Choi Young-jin, Fletcher School dean Stephen Bosworth and international lawyer Lucy Reed - all veteran visitors to the DPRK in their early work with the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization known as KEDO - discusses the novel and the policy issues that it deftly raises between its lines.

The Problem of North Korea in the Era of Terrorism

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:00:00 +0000

On April 2nd, 2007, The Korea Society sponsored a lecture titled "The Problem of North Korea in the Era of Terrorism" by Professor Ahn Byong-Man, chairman of the Korea Fulbright Foundation. The lecture, which took place in Seoul as part of The Korea Society's Korea Fellowship for Educators program, addressed the unique security challenges that North Korea poses to the world community and recounted previous American and South Korean attempts to ease tensions with the North.

How Did Korea become a Land of Apartments?

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:00:00 +0000

On April 5th, 2007, The Korea Society hosted an Arts program titled "How Did Korea Become a Land of Apartments?" with Valerie Gelezeau, associate professor of Geography at Marne la Vallee University in France and author of The Republic of Apartments. Gelezeau explained how South Korea has transformed from a country of single-unit housing to one where apartment living is the dominant paradigm. Gelezeau believes that in addition to economic and demographic factors-such as a growing population and a shortage of buildable land-this change has been driven by cultural factors.

Investing In Korea

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:00:00 +0000

On March 28th, 2007, The Korea Society co-sponsored a Young Professionals Forum titled "Investing in Korea" with the Columbia Business School Asian Alumni Club of New York. Moderated by Professor Ronald Schramm of the Columbia Business school, a panel of experts discussed South Korea's current macro- and microeconomics, perceptions that the country is becoming more hostile to foreign investment and the regulatory and tax frameworks any investors should know before getting into the South Korean market. Panelists included Donald Hanna, global head of emerging markets at Citigroup; John Lee, a director at Lazard Asset Management; Eric Yoon, partner at the law firm of White & Chase and Kaz Parsch, a senior manager of international tax services at Ernst & Young.

Hungry For Peace: International Security, Humanitarian Assistance and Social Change in North Korea

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:00:00 +0000

On February 9th, 2006, The Korea Society hosted a presentation titled "Hungry For Peace: International Security, Humanitarian Assistance and Social Change in North Korea" by Hazel Smith, a professor of international relations at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and a consultant to major NGOs providing relief to North Korea. Taking issue with the popular notion that North Korea's state secrecy makes accurate information on North Korean society impossible to come by, Smith argued that much information was available-and it indicates that important but largely unnoticed social changes are underway.

Q&A with Director Bong Joon-Ho on his film "The Host"

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:00:00 +0000

On February 27th, 2007, The Korea Society hosted a special screening of Korean director Bong Joon-ho's new monster movie The Host, followed by a Q&A session with Bong, at the IFC Film Center in New York. At the Q&A, Bong Joon-ho discussed The Host's implicit social commentary and political satire. Bong also discussed how, as a director, he wanted The Host to be a hybrid of several genres: the monster movie, the action film and the black comedy. In response to audience questions, Bong Joon-ho discussed his inspiration for The Host (which included the big-budget blockbusters of director Steven Spielberg) and the differences in Korean and American movie production. The Host opens nationwide in the U.S. on March 9, 2007.

Amb. Christopher Hill Discusses Recent Progress and Next Steps in the 6-Party Talks

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:21:00 +0000

On March 6th, 2007, The Korea Society and The Japan Society co-organized a forum at which Ambassador Chris Hill, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, discussed the recent breakthrough at the Six-Party Talks and the next steps in America's diplomatic engagement with North Korea. Ambassador Hill was introduced by Evans Revere, president of The Korea Society.

Contemporary Russian Policy Towards the Korean Peninsula

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:00:00 +0000

On April 11th, 2005, The Korea Society hosted a lecture titled "Contemporary Russian Policy Towards the Korean Peninsula" by Alex Vorontsov, head of the section for Korean Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences. Vorontsov recounted the history of Russian relations with North Korea, from close alliance at the DPRK's founding, to distanced after the collapse of Soviet Communism, to the present, as president Putin is striving to re-establish and strengthen Russia-DPRK ties.

The Origins of Koreans and Their Culture - Part 2

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of 2. On July 25th, 2005, The Korea Society hosted a lecture titled "The Origins of Koreans and Their Culture" with Mark Byington, a post-doctoral fellow in Korean Studies at Harvard University. The lecture-which was given as part of The Korea Society's continuing education program for teachers-addressed the important early sources of Korean language, art, religion and custom.

The Origins of Koreans and Their Culture - Part 1

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:00:00 +0000

Part 1 of 2. On July 25th, 2005, The Korea Society hosted a lecture titled "The Origins of Koreans and Their Culture" with Mark Byington, a post-doctoral fellow in Korean Studies at Harvard University. The lecture-which was given as part of The Korea Society's continuing education program for teachers-addressed the important early sources of Korean language, art, religion and custom.

The Meaning of Dragons in Korean Folklore

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:00:00 +0000

To mark the opening of an exhibition of Korean dragon paintings, author and folklore specialist Heinz Insu Fenkl, director of the Interstitial Studies Institute at SUNY New Paltz, lectured on dragon symbolism in both the East and West.

Shaping the Future of North Korea: Signs of Impending Change? - Evans Revere

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:17:04 +0000

Part 4 of 5 Panel presentations. The 2006 midterm elections transformed the political dynamic in Washington and in the near term, they may also shake-up the U.S. government's approach to North Korea. Evans Revere, a Korea expert at the State Department and a Cyrus Vance Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the new movements of US and international setniment.

Shaping the Future of North Korea: Signs of Impending Change? - Leon Sigal

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:17:02 +0000

Part 2 of 5 Panel presentations. The 2006 midterm elections transformed the political dynamic in Washington and in the near term, they may also shake-up the U.S. government's approach to North Korea. Leon Sigal, director of the Northeast Asia Cooperative Security Project at the Social Science Research Council, offers an assessment of North Korea's receptivity to policy changes.

Shaping the Future of North Korea: Signs of Impending Change? - Aleksandr Ilitchev

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:17:00 +0000

Part 5 of 5 Panel presentations. The 2006 midterm elections transformed the political dynamic in Washington and in the near term, they may also shake-up the U.S. government's approach to North Korea. Aleksandr Ilitchev, a senior political affairs officer at the United Nations, sees signs that Washington's approach may soon change as the Six Party Talks are on course to resume.

Shaping the Future of North Korea: Signs of Impending Change? - Don Zagoria

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:17:00 +0000

Part 1 of 5 Panel presentations. The 2006 midterm elections transformed the political dynamic in Washington and in the near term, they may also shake-up the U.S. government's approach to North Korea. Don Zagoria, trustee for the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, will speak about China's role and influence.

Shaping the Future of North Korea: Signs of Impending Change? - Gerald Curtis

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:17:00 +0000

Part 3 of 5 Panel presentations. The 2006 midterm elections transformed the political dynamic in Washington and in the near term, they may also shake-up the U.S. government's approach to North Korea. Gerald Curtis, professor of Political Science at Columbia University and a top U.S. expert on Japan, weighs in on the role that nation will take on.

A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter's Mission to Pyongyang

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:17:00 +0000

A talk by Marion Creekmore. When Jimmy Carter went to Pyongyang in the summer of 1994 on an unofficial, last-ditch mission to negotiate a solution to the nuclear impasse that was threatening to engulf the Korean peninsula in war, Marion Creekmore went along as a top aide. Speaking about his recently published book on Carter's trip-A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter, the Power of a Peacemaker and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions-Creekmore, now a distinguished visiting professor of history and political science at Emory University, related the lessons Carter's surprising diplomatic success might have for leaders still trying to curb a nuclear DPRK.

Tales of Korea - 2A

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:10:03 +0000

Cathy Spagnoli, a professional storyteller from Seattle, narrates seven tales of Korea. Spagnoli has traveled extensively through India, Pakistan, Thailand, Japan and Korea gathering indigenous stories and music. During her numerous trips to Korea, she has met with an extensive network of storytellers and collected a wide range of stories that beautifully illustrate Korean culture. TALES OF KOREA, PART II. The twelve tales in this selection are appropriate for older students (grades 6-12). Several of these stories are folktales illustrating long-held Korean values of cleverness, filial piety, friendship and fidelity. Others present mathematical brainteasers. Some are true-to-life and based on history, from the pages of the diary of a 16th century admiral, to the poetry of war crimes committed on the peninsula during the 20th century, to the autobiographical account of a Korean American immigrant. What all of these tales share is the wit, verve and love of all things Korean. This Part, 2A, includes: Kim Sondal & the River, The Farmer & the Tokaebi, The Stone Bell, A Faithful Dog, A Cup of Rice, The Extra Won.

Tales of Korea - 1A

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:10:01 +0000

Cathy Spagnoli, a professional storyteller from Seattle, narrates seven tales of Korea. Spagnoli has traveled extensively through India, Pakistan, Thailand, Japan and Korea gathering indigenous stories and music. During her numerous trips to Korea, she has met with an extensive network of storytellers and collected a wide range of stories that beautifully illustrate Korean culture. TALES OF KOREA, PART I. The seven tales in this selection are appropriate for younger students (grades 1-5), and include: Grain of Millet, Green Frog, The Two Brothers, A Trick or Two, Princess Pyongkang and Ondal, Abandoning the Old Ones, and The Serpent's Revenge. This selection gives a glimpse of Korea and Korean values through the art of storytelling. For example,"Grain of Millet" demonstrates delightfully how cleverness with a little luck can turn into fortune. Other popular Korean themes presented include: filial piety, geomancy, diligence, kindness rewarded vs. greed punished, and revenge vs. gratitude. All of these stories are fun to listen to and are fun to learn from. For example, students gain insight into another culture through Korean animal sounds (Korean dogs bark "mong, mong," not "bow wow"), and learn a few vocabulary words from a talking turtle. This Part, 1A, includes: Grain of Millet, Green Frog, The Two Brothers, A Trick or Two.

Tales of Korea - 2B

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:10:00 +0000

Cathy Spagnoli, a professional storyteller from Seattle, narrates seven tales of Korea. Spagnoli has traveled extensively through India, Pakistan, Thailand, Japan and Korea gathering indigenous stories and music. During her numerous trips to Korea, she has met with an extensive network of storytellers and collected a wide range of stories that beautifully illustrate Korean culture. TALES OF KOREA, PART II. The twelve tales in this selection are appropriate for older students (grades 6-12). Several of these stories are folktales illustrating long-held Korean values of cleverness, filial piety, friendship and fidelity. Others present mathematical brainteasers. Some are true-to-life and based on history, from the pages of the diary of a 16th century admiral, to the poetry of war crimes committed on the peninsula during the 20th century, to the autobiographical account of a Korean American immigrant. What all of these tales share is the wit, verve and love of all things Korean. This Part, 2B, includes: Admiral Yi Sun-shin, A Wise Monk, "Suni's Thimble" by Itsuko Ishikawa, Sad Memories, A Silent Debate, Quiet Odyssey, excerpts from the book by Mary Paik Lee.

Tales of Korea - 1B

podcast@koreasociety.org (The Korea Society) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:10:00 +0000

Cathy Spagnoli, a professional storyteller from Seattle, narrates seven tales of Korea. Spagnoli has traveled extensively through India, Pakistan, Thailand, Japan and Korea gathering indigenous stories and music. During her numerous trips to Korea, she has met with an extensive network of storytellers and collected a wide range of stories that beautifully illustrate Korean culture. TALES OF KOREA, PART I. The seven tales in this selection are appropriate for younger students (grades 1-5), and include: Grain of Millet, Green Frog, The Two Brothers, A Trick or Two, Princess Pyongkang and Ondal, Abandoning the Old Ones, and The Serpent's Revenge. This selection gives a glimpse of Korea and Korean values through the art of storytelling. For example,"Grain of Millet" demonstrates delightfully how cleverness with a little luck can turn into fortune. Other popular Korean themes presented include: filial piety, geomancy, diligence, kindness rewarded vs. greed punished, and revenge vs. gratitude. All of these stories are fun to listen to and are fun to learn from. For example, students gain insight into another culture through Korean animal sounds (Korean dogs bark "mong, mong," not "bow wow"), and learn a few vocabulary words from a talking turtle. This Part, 1B, includes: Princess Pyongkang and Ondal, Abandoning the Old Ones, The Serpent's Revenge.