Korea Society
The Korea Society is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization aimed at enhancing understanding and cooperation between Korea and the U.S.[1]
History[edit]
The history of the Korea Society begins in 1957, shortly after the end of the Korean War. The idea of the Korea Society was refined at the suggestion of General James A. Van Fleet who commanded the U.S. armed forces in the final phase of the Korean War. Although the meeting was not organized with a systematic framework at the time, the two countries sought to promote friendly relations between the peoples of Korea and the U.S. in the cultural, artistic, scientific and industrial sectors.
It took the form of a corporation through the Korea-U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which was established in June 1962.
In September 1973, it changed its name to the Korea-U.S. Economic Council and in 1983 it changed the name to the U.S.-Korea Society.
The current name of the Korea Society has been used since 1993.
In other words, Donald Gregg merged the U.S.-Korea Foundation. in Washington with the U.S.-Korea Society in New York in June 1993, shortly after his inauguration.[2][3]
Today the leadership of The Korea Society is in the hands of Thomas J. Byrne, who serves as president, and Thomas C. Hubbard, a former U.S. ambassador to Korea, who serves in the capacity of chairman of the board. They are supported by a board of directors drawn from the fields of business, the professions, academia and public affairs and an advisory council whose members are leading public figures in Korea and the U.S.
In commemoration of its 60th anniversary, the Korea Society moved into the new building located in 350 Madison, New York, in 2017.[4]
Aim and Activities[edit]
The Korea Society prepares programs to help mutual understanding and cooperation between Korea and the United States in order to achieve the purpose of its establishment.[5]
Annual Dinner[edit]
The annual dinner, the largest event of the Korea Society, is held annually in New York in order to strengthen the impact of US-ROK relations and honor major achievements. More than 450 officials from political, business and diplomatic circles, academia, culture and the media will attend to strengthen friendship and strengthen mutual solidarity. During the dinner, the Van Fleet Award was awarded to those who contributed to the US-Korea relations, and the previous winners included former President Kim Dae-jung, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, George Bush, George W. Bush, former President Jimmy Carter, Colin Powell, and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. In addition, as keynote speaker Lee Myung-bak, Roh Moo-hyun, former president, World Bank President Kim Yong, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and other influential figures attended.[6] In 2012 and 2017, the company established its presence in Korea by holding separate dinners in Seoul to celebrate the 50th, 55th and 60th anniversary of its foundation, respectively.[7][8][9]
Policy[edit]
The Korea Society talks about society, politics, history and security throughout Korea and Northeast Asia through various forms of programs, including lectures, discussions, symposiums and workshops. Experts from various walks of life, including authors, scholars and politicians, will discuss important policies related to Korea-U.S. relations in the international community.
Trade and Economy[edit]
The Korea Society invites influential people from trade and economics to give lectures on various themes. It provides in-depth information and perspectives on the latest economic trends, mutual investment strategies, government economic policies, and economic issues in both countries for entrepreneurs in both countries.
Education[edit]
Project Bridge The Korea Society are running the Project Bridge, a youth cultural exchange program, o understand the culture of Korea and the United States and foster future leaders who play an important role in bilateral relations. Each year, 16 outstanding American high school students are selected from the West and the East, providing them with eight months of systematic workshops and ten days of field trips to Korea, helping them to gain a wider experience of Korea and continue their deep interest in the future.
Family Program Every year, The Korea Society hold a family day to commemorate Korean New Year's Day, and have a chance to experience Korean culture by playing traditional games for the whole family. provide. In addition, various family programs are planned for Korean holidays and summer vacations for students.
Korean Language Courses The Korean language course consists of three semesters each year. About 250 students are enrolled each year to learn Korean by dividing 10 classes from beginner to advanced and 3 special classes.
School Visit Program The Korea Society visit elementary, middle and high schools in New York and New Jersey to introduce students to Korean music, art and culture.
Arts and Culutre[edit]
Exhibition The Korea Society Gallery presents a variety of Korean-related exhibitions in various genres, as well as lectures by artists for each exhibition. Through this process, They introduce outstanding Korean artists to local people in the U.S. and promote contemporary artists' Korean-themed works.[10]
Movie The Korea Society work with major arts institutions and theaters in the United States to introduce notable Korean films on a regular basis every year. In addition to theatrical screenings, New Yorkers will be more familiar with Korean films by organizing dialogues and lectures with directors or actors and audiences.
Show Inviting Koreans in the spotlight or Korean descent musicians will showcase performances such as traditional music, indie music and classical music.
Korean Dishes In addition to inviting chefs and founders of Korean restaurants who are famous for their Korean food craze in the U.S., the restaurant will hold a book conference on Korean food by experts in the restaurant industry.
A talk with a writer Invite renowned Korean authors or well-known American authors who have written books on Korea to hold book talks or talks with them.
Contemporary Culture Information and conversation programs covering the latest Korean culture are underway. It provides information on various cultural issues and trends in contemporary Korea, such as fashion, beauty, and online business, and has the opportunity to check common interests between Korea and the U.S.
Profile and Audience[edit]
Regular appearances of Tom Byrne, president of the society, Thomas Hubbard, chairman of the society, and Stephen Norfer, senior director on such broadcasts as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, CNBC, and VOA.
The Korea Society's Op-Ed articles and Letters-to-the-Editor in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, South China Morning Post, Bloomberg View, and broadcast media such as Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power, BBC World News, CNN, FOX DC: News on the Hill and CNBC.[11] [12]
The Kores Society's podcasts, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter operations.
References[edit]
- ↑ 심, 양섭 (2008). 한국의 반미: 원인, 사례, 대응. 한울아카데미. p. 20. Search this book on
- ↑ "[코리아소사이어티 어떤 단체] 한-미 이해.협력 도모 민간조직". 매일경제. 24 March 1998. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ↑ "[만파식적] 코리아소사이어티". 서울경제. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ↑ "Korea Society lands at 350 Madison". Real Estate Weekly. Vol.62(10): p.B8(1). 21 December 2016.
- ↑ "THE KOREA SOCIETY 2018 ANNUAL REPORT" (PDF). THE KOREA SOCIETY.
- ↑ Korea Update, Vol. 6, No. 1-26. Embassy of the Republic of Korea. 1995. p. 84. Search this book on
- ↑ "코리아 소사이어티 50주년 기념식 열려". KBS WORLD RADIO. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ↑ "코리아 소사이어티 창립 55주년 기념식". 중앙일보. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ↑ ""선친 덕에 代 이은 수상 영광"… 최태원 SK회장 '밴플리트상' 받아". 동아일보. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ↑ Pantall, Colin (8 October 2019). "Seunggu Kim's Better Days". British Journal of Photography. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ↑ Delaney, Robert (19 August 2017). "US-South Korea alliance 'strong' despite Washington's mixed messages, Korea Society president says". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ↑ Bryne, Thomas (26 November 2019). "The U.S. and South Korea: Ways to Bolster an Alliance". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
External links[edit]
THE KOREA SOCIETY OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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