Welcome to the Royal Asiatic Society - Korea Branch
The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch (RASKB), founded in 1900, is the oldest organization in Korea specially designed to introduce people to the beauty of this land in all its many aspects.
The RASKB, a non-profit organization, aims to help people enhance their understanding of the arts, customs, history and landscapes of Korea through lectures, tours and publications.
Our members are from all walks of life, all nationalities, all ages, all professions, anyone with a sense of adventure and a bit of intellectual curiosity is welcome. Come and join us!
Recent News
| RAS Photo Special Interest Group, March 7 (7pm) | 04/23/2012 - 8:47am |
| National Museum of Korea: RASKB lecture-visit for members | 01/28/2012 - 4:35pm |
| Leap-Year Book Sale for RASKB Members | 12/29/2011 - 5:16pm |
| New Book | 12/19/2011 - 5:11pm |
| RAS Photo Special Interest Group | 12/19/2011 - 5:04pm |
| RAS Reading Club | 12/19/2011 - 5:03pm |
| 'Discovering Korea at the Start of the Twentieth Century' Released | 06/02/2011 - 7:47pm |
Upcoming Lectures
| Title | Date | Venue | Lecturer | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen (Seon) Meditation and its Benefits | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | Dae Bong Sunim | 5,000 won (non-member); free for members |
| Yankee Knight Errant at the Court of the Emperor Manque: William Franklin Sands and King Gojong in the "Korean Cockpit" | Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | Mr. Kent Davy | 5,000 won (non-member); free for members |
Upcoming Cultural Excursions
| Title | Date | Destination(s) | Tour Leader | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GANGHWA-DO EXCURSION | Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 8:00am - 6:00pm | GANGHWA-DO EXCURSION | Dr. Kim, Young Duk | KRW39,000 for members and 46,800 for non-members |
| Tea-making in Jiri Mountain | Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 7:30am - Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 8:00pm | South Jeolla Province | Brother Anthony | 198,000 for members and 228,000 for non-members |
| Color and Pageantry in Seoul’s Temples on Buddha's Birthday | Monday, May 28, 2012 - 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Seoul | Sue J. Bae & Jeremy Seligson | W33,000 for members and W39,600 for non-members |
| Pocheon Makgeolli Excursion | Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 8:00am - 8:00pm | Pocheon Makgeolli Excursion | Jennifer Flynn | TBA |
| Old Gunsan: Exploring the Remains of Colonial Korea | Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 8:00am - 8:00pm | Gunsan, North Jeolla Province | Robert Koehler | TBA |
