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The Korea Society, an organization that promotes greater awareness, understanding and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea, presents the leading voices in public policy, business, education, intercultural relations and the arts.
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Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth
6/15/2009 | Download File (8.28 MB) - right click to download
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.
6/12/2009 | Download File (23.84 MB) - right click to download
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
5/15/2009 | Download File (17.54 MB) - right click to download
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
4/27/2009 | Download File (22.52 MB) - right click to download
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
4/1/2009 | Download File (12.42 MB) - right click to download
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
3/19/2009 | Download File (14.10 MB) - right click to download
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?
3/5/2009 | Download File (7.00 MB) - right click to download
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
2/20/2009 | Download File (19.45 MB) - right click to download
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
1/20/2009 | Download File (18.56 MB) - right click to download
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.

Korea's Future: The Role of President Lee Myung-Bak's Administration
1/20/2009 | Download File (18.56 MB) - right click to download
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.

Korea's Future: The Role of President Lee Myung-Bak's Administration
1/20/2009 | Download File (18.56 MB) - right click to download
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
11/6/2008 | Download File (51.40 MB) - right click to download
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.

Reinventing Traditional Korean Music
11/6/2008 | Download File (51.40 MB) - right click to download
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.

Reinventing Traditional Korean Music
11/6/2008 | Download File (51.40 MB) - right click to download
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
7/28/2008 | Download File (27.67 MB) - right click to download
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.

The Future of Korean International Competitiveness
7/28/2008 | Download File (27.67 MB) - right click to download
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.

The Future of Korean International Competitiveness
7/28/2008 | Download File (27.67 MB) - right click to download
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?
6/26/2008 | Download File (31.82 MB) - right click to download
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.

Lee Myung-bak's First 100 Days in Office: The Roots of a Summer of Discontent?
6/26/2008 | Download File (31.82 MB) - right click to download
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.

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