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Scott E. Kalb speaking at Seoul's Lotte Hotel on August 24, 2010. (Asia Society Korea Center)

Inside Korea's Sovereign Wealth Fund

An American expatriate explains how he helps manage trillions in assets for Korea. more
Massimo Andrea Leggeri, Italian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, speaking in Seoul on June 15, 2010. (Asia Society Korea Center)

Asian-European Relations: Building Blocks for Global Governance

Italy's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, a veteran diplomat, argues that a lot of work still has to be done to bring Asia and Europe together. more
US Ambassador to South Korea Kathleen Stephens talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Yoo Myung-Hwan on Apr. 5, 2009 in Tokyo. (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

A Sturdy Support for US-Korean Relations

Ambassador Kathleen Stephens lays out the extensive ties that bind America and South Korea. more
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the Council on Foreign Relations on Sept. 21, 2009. (Council on Foreign Relations)

South Korean President Says North Facing 'Last Chance'

Lee Myung-bak on what it will take for North Korea to rejoin the international community. more
Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung speaking at the first annual Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit in Seoul, Korea, Nov. 2006. (Asia Society)

Mourning Kim Dae-jung

Asia Society remembers the former South Korean President. more
A member of the Tori Ensemble at the Asia Society on Dec. 5, 2008.

Six Musicians, 'Five Directions,' One Sound

Tori Ensemble rocks Asia Society with unique musical hybrid. more

The Wonderful World of Korean Food

Enter the wonderful world of Korean food with this overview of Korean cuisine, dining etiquette and food traditions. more
The A-Dome in Hiroshima, Japan. (Asia Society)

Japan: Voices from the A-Bomb Blast

How are current political tensions in Asia changing Japan’s stance on war? more
North Korean stamp: Let's continuously study and perfect the battle strategy that's right for our country's situation. (PictureLake/iStockPhoto)

North Korea: This Is Not Just About a Test

North and South Korea share sixty years of hostility, warfare, and bloodshed. However, despite that relatively recent history, the people on the Korean peninsula share over a thousand years of a common culture, language, and family ties. more