The Korea Society

The Korea Society, based in New York, NY, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating dialogue, research, and collaborative programs between the United States and Korea. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the Society arranges comprehensive programming across multiple critical areas including public policy, business, education, intercultural relations, and the arts. These programs are designed to promote greater awareness and understanding between the American and Korean peoples through structured discussions, professional exchanges, and in-depth research initiatives. The organization serves audiences nationwide through direct outreach efforts and strategic partnerships with counterpart organizations across the United States and Korea. The Korea Society maintains a diverse funding model, drawing support from individual and corporate memberships, contributions, endowments, grants, and program fees. This financial foundation enables the organization to sustain its mission-driven work and expand its reach beyond its New York headquarters. With leadership including President and CEO Thomas J. Byrne and Board Chairman Kathleen Stephens, a former U.S. Ambassador to Korea, the Society benefits from a board of directors representing business, academia, the professions, and public affairs. The organization's advisory council includes leading public figures from both countries, ensuring culturally informed programming and strategic direction that reflects the evolving needs and interests of both nations.