October 29, 2024 - This program explores the historical and contemporary relationship between North Korea and Russia. How did the Kim Regime’s relationship with the Soviet Union evolve during The Korean War, early Cold War period, and the Sino-Soviet split? How did triangular diplomacy with the People’s Republic of China play a shaping role in the …

I'm on hiatus again! I'm moving in a few weeks, and between finishing up work, coordinating a move, and general health, I've been unable to really concentrate on the podcast. Thank you for your support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support…

October 10, 2024 - Banchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them. From the kitchen of chef Caroline Choe, Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides offers 60 mouthwatering recipes for classic and modern banchan dishes. From namul (fresh v…

October 4, 2024 - Join us for a special conference on U.S.-Korea relations produced in partnership with the East Asia Foundation (EAF) and the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). This forum provides a venue for expert discussion on the security, diplomatic and economic dimensions of the U.S.-Republic of Korea relationship, and in…

For our 100th episode (!) we are joined by two member of the It's Going Down collective to discuss Trunp and the American election. We discuss the racist lies of the Trump campaign, why American fascism goes unchallenged during the Biden presidency, prospects for future resistance and more.By 12 Rules For WHAT

October 2, 2024 - Join us for an engaging discussion with Peter Kahng, an expert on the intersection of global art markets and contemporary Korean art. As a lecturer at Stanford University specializing in "Global Art Markets in Asia," Peter Kahng will provide a unique perspective on the thriving contemporary art scene in Korea. Explore how Korean a…

October 1, 2024 - With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This se…

October 1, 2024 - How can the U.S.-Korea Alliance rise to the challenge of an increasingly complex and fraught geopolitical environment? As competing strategic triangles solidify in Northeast Asia, what new challenges and opportunities will arise for the U.S.-Korea relationship and peace and security in the region? This conversation seeks to see th…

We go back into the Tale of the Narts with some stories about Urizhmag and his wife Shatana Intelligent Speech Online:Code: TSAR for a 10% Discounthttps://intelligentspeechonline.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

Yazdgushnasp makes headway in making a truce in Constantinople, while Mihr-Mihroe attempts to solidify is hold in the Colchis region.Intelligent Speech Online:Code: TSAR for a 10% Discounthttps://intelligentspeechonline.com/Find us on:https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofSaqartvelo | https://ko-fi.com/historyofsaqartvelo | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wis…

September 10, 2024 - South Korea’s film industry is producing movies and original series eagerly anticipated by the global audience, and it is now arguably considered one of the few countries outside the United States to have captivated the world’s hearts and minds through pop music, TV dramas, and film. Similarly, the exponential growth in the Sou…

September 5, 2024 - Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution is a compelling exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art about the history and transformative legacy of Korean fashion, presenting garments ranging from excavated 17th-century aristocratic garments to contemporary Korean couture by leading and emerging designers, including André Kim (19…

Its been quite a month in the UK. This episode I cover the UK race riots, featuring an interview I did with US podcast It's Going Down. Discussing the post organisational nature of the UK far right, how the EDL doesn't exist, the state's response to the riots and more. This show is part of the channel zerio network. Listen to all the shows at chann…

I spoke with Nino Lolomadze from the Prometheus Caves to talk about the cave network near Kutaisi, Georgia! https://apa.gov.ge/en/eco-tourism/servisebi-da-tarifebi/Prometheuscave https://www.nationalparks.ge/en/site/prometheuscave --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support…

This month we bring you the story of the Nine Martyred Children of Kola!And no, Coca-Cola didn't kill them. This is a bit shorter since some bonus episode plans had to be pushed back, but I hope you enjoy it just the same. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support…

Aurhor and researcher Spencer Sunshine joins the show to discuss all things Seige. We discuss James Mason's obsession with Charlies Manson, how fringe art scenes championed his work, the rebirth of Seige on nazi Telegram channels and have some out of date takes on the Trump assassination attempt. Support the show: patreon.com/12rulesforwhatSupport …

July 27, 2024 - Join us at The Korea Society to honor Veterans who served in The Korean War. This ceremony marks the 71st Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. This program will provide perspectives on the experience of a front-line soldier as told by a Korean War veteran, South Korea's wartime economy a…

July 24, 2024 - A beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kang’s debut novel, steeped in history and lyrically exciting, interweaving four complex yet entertaining stories as they shape and create a nation’s literary narrative through the themes of love and grief. Famous for h…

July 18, 2024 - A daughter of Korean immigrants, Hyeseung Song spends her earliest years in the cane fields of Texas where her loyalties are divided between a restless father in search of Big Money, and a beautiful yet domineering mother whose resentments about her own life compromises her relationship with her daughter. With her parents at constan…

With the destruction of Petra, the Persians look at Nokalakevi as a perfect fortified city to take over. Let's track Persian Commander Mihr-Mihroe's adventures to get there! Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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June 28, 2024 - Join us for a bipartisan pair of Former Members of Congress to hear a forecast unpacking how America’s 2024 presidential and congressional elections will impact U.S. domestic politics, U.S. foreign policy, and America’s dynamic relationship with South Korea. The conversation features former Representative Bart Gordon, Former Senator…

Today journalist and activist Dmitry Okrest joins the show to discuss a new book on Russian antifascist Socrates. We talk about Socrate's political activism, the repression he experienced from the Russian State, the Network and Tyumen cases and much more. Support the show: patreon.com/12rulesforwhatLink to the book: https://www.activedistributionsh…

June 25, 2024 - Join us for a conversation with Dr. Peter Banseok Kwon, Assistant Professor of Korean Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, on his newly released book: Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee. Newly released by Harvard University Press, this b…

Recorded June 20, 2024 - The Korea Society is pleased to invite you to a fireside chat with Co-founder and CEO of Rael, Yanghee Paik. In 2017, Yanghee joined forces with two other Korean-American women to revolutionize the stagnant American feminine-care product market by introducing clean, high-performing holistic feminine care products. Their inn…

June 18, 2024 - Is the short story a fiction writer’s laboratory where you can experiment with characters, plots, and ideas? or is it an art form of its own, telling a complete story in just a few words? What does a short story need to have in order to be successful that is different from a novel? And what makes the writers return to this form of w…

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May 30, 2024 - Join us for the launch of the Korean translation of The Power of Money: How Governments and Banks Create Money and Help Us All Prosper by economist and bestselling author Paul Sheard. Money issues dominate the news, but economic jargon and the complexity of it all can be bamboozling. Leading economist Paul Sheard is known for his abi…

May 16, 2024 - Today, South Korea is a cultural superpower—a global trendsetter producing award-winning films like Parasite, riveting dramas like Squid Game, and chart-topping music by K-pop groups such as BTS and BLACKPINK. But behind the country’s meteoric rise to the world stage, a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave, or hallyu, is the story of …

May 13, 2024 - To save her sister, a teen girl becomes entangled in a political conspiracy with an enigmatic prince in this fiery new YA novel. June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace, returns with a devastating and pulse-pounding tale based on a true story from Korean history. A Crane Among Wolves is set in 1506 Joseon, where people suffer …

May 8, 2024 - With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series…

May 2, 2024 - Given heightened tensions and strategic competition in the Indo Pacific, how is South Korea navigating its diplomatic, economic, and security relationships with the US, China, and Taiwan? In a 2023 Joint Statement, US President Joseph Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol “reiterated the importance of preserving peace and sta…

We're back and joined by researcher and activist Adrien Wilkins to discuss the history of antifascism in Norway. We discuss the tactics of both fascists and anti-fascists, the pitfalls of counter-extremism, why bomb throwing was such a big thing for the Norwegian fascist movement and much more. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/12rulesforwhat…

We go up to the land of the Abasgoi, located in Modern-Day Abkhazia, and look into their revolt against the Romans in their quest for independence. Some things never change do they? We will be on break in May during my trip to Georgia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

April 25, 2024 - In 2024, North Korea’s leadership has made a number of striking changes to its foreign policy, including abandoning its goal of unification and declaring South Korea its “principal enemy.” Pyongyang has also doubled down on its relationship with Moscow, shipping artillery and missiles off to Russia for use on the battlefields of Uk…

April 19, 2024 - This program examines shifts in South Korea’s foreign policy posture, featuring insights and analysis from Dr. Kuyoun Chung, Assistant professor of the Department of Political Science at the Kangwon National University. The Yoon Suk Yeol administration aims to transform Korea into a “Global Pivotal State.” How has Seoul pursued thi…

April 18, 2024 - Join us for a book talk with authors Professor Victor Cha and Professor Ramon Pacheco Pardo, who discuss their new book, Korea: A New History of South and North with policy director Jonathan Corrado. The Korea Society is proud to be a stop on the famous pink book tour! This important new work of history draws on “decades of researc…

April 11, 2024 - Join us for a rapid reaction analysis of the Republic of Korea’s high stakes 2024 legislative election, held in South Korea one day prior on April 10. This election could shift the control of power in the National Assembly, resulting in an emboldened electoral mandate for President Yoon Suk Yeol, or else creating a new challenge fo…

April 9, 2024 - Join us for a conversation about recovering lost ground in the international effort to address North Korea’s human rights violations, featuring: Ambassador Julie Turner, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, James Heenan, UN Human Rights Office representative in Seoul, Dr. Katrin Katz, Korea Society Van Fleet Seni…

April 3, 2024 - Darye–"etiquette for tea" or "tea rite"– has been an integral part of Korean history and culture for over a thousand years. Donghyun Kim, a Korean heritage curator, discusses the history of tea practices and aesthetics in Korea and the landscape of contemporary Korean tea culture. YouTube version with images can be found here: https…

April 2, 2024 - Join us for a discussion with the Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News Saleha Mohsin on her newly released book Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order, in cooperation with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). As the global order continues to evolve, it seems th…

I am joined by Ben, the host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, and together we discuss the Myth of King Muzarbi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

March 27, 2024 - In her intimate and touching debut, Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History, journalist Margaret Juhae Lee uncovers her family’s lost history that had been buried in the darkness of Korea’s colonial decades. Growing up in Houston, Margaret Juhae Lee was never told about her grandfather, Lee Chul Ha. His memory was submerged in 1936 …

March 25, 2024 - The Korea Society is delighted to present Colloquy: Translating Korean Poetry, featuring five poets and translators –Stine An, Eunice Lee, Seo Jung Hak, Megan Sungyoon, and Soje– for an evening of poetry reading and conversation. Colloquy: Translators in Conversation is an event series presented by World Poetry Books in collaborati…

March 20, 2024 - Explore insights into the dynamics of the U.S.-ROK economic relations and the critical issues impacting trade and investment between the two nations in our inaugural program, “The Dynamic U.S.-ROK Trade and Investment Relationship: Current Issues and Prospects” kicking off the new series, U.S.-ROK New Economic Paradigm. Join a dist…

In the late 1980s millitant anti-fascists started a cultural project, Cable Street Beat, to counter the rise of a violent fascist music scene which was attacking left wing gigs and attempting to attract a disaffected youth. For this episode reseacher Alex Cater joins to show to discuss the effort. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/12rulesfor…

March 15, 2024 - Please join us for a timely discussion on the Republic of Korea’s membership in the United Nations Security Council for the 2024-2025 term, featuring the ROK Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Joonkook HWANG, in conversation with Korea Society President and CEO Thomas Byrne. The Republic of Korea, which has a…

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March 13, 2024 - Like the foundational role of butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian cuisine, jangs stand as the cornerstone of Korean cooking, infusing every dish with a symphony of flavors and complexity. Chef Mingoo Kang, often referred to as South Korea’s best chef, invites readers on a gastronomic journey in Jang: The Soul of Korean…