The Korea Society
About The Korea Society
The Korea Society represents over six decades of commitment to building bridges between American and Korean communities. Founded in 1957 by prominent Americans who served in the Korean War, the organization emerged from a vision to promote friendly relations through mutual understanding and appreciation of respective cultures, arts, sciences, and industries. Today, operating from its base in New York, NY, the Korea Society continues this legacy as the successor to interconnected organizations established through joint American-Korean efforts. The 1993 merger of the New York-based U.S.-Korea Society and the Washington, DC-based U.S.-Korea Foundation created the comprehensive organization that serves communities across the country today. As a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, the Korea Society welcomes individual and corporate members who share its commitment to strengthening U.S.-Korea relations. The organization's approach emphasizes authentic partnership and dialogue, bringing together people from diverse professional backgrounds—including business leaders, academics, policymakers, and cultural practitioners—to explore topics of mutual importance. By fostering exchanges and research opportunities, the Korea Society creates spaces where understanding can deepen and cooperation can flourish. The organization's work reflects a belief that sustained cultural and professional engagement between nations builds lasting foundations for peace, prosperity, and shared growth.