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, cultural excursions, publications and special interest groups.
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! Members receive a free copy of our Transactions and can use our library. Members are also invited to our annual Garden Party.
Upcoming Lectures
| Date | Lecturer | Venue | Admission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-visiting the 1937 deportation of ethnic Koreans to Central Asia: 80 years of survival and prospering through the ordeal |
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
Victoria Kim | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | 10,000 won for non-members and 5,000 won for students (with student ID); free for members |
| The Progeny of Fallen Royals: The Gaeseong Wang in Joseon Korea |
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
Eugene Y. Park | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | 10,000 won for non-members and 5,000 won for students (with student ID); free for members |
| (new date) “Women and Buddhism: Engaging Zen Master Kim Iryŏp” |
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
Jin Y. Park | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | 10,000 won for non-members and 5,000 won for students (with student ID); free for members |
| “I thank Korea for her books:” James Scarth Gale, Korean Literature in hanmun, and Allo-metropolitan Missionary Orientalism |
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
Professor Ross King | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | 10,000 won for non-members and 5,000 won for students (with student ID); free for members |
Upcoming Excursions/Visits
| Date | Destination(s) | Tour Leader | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (itinerary change) Cheollipo Arboretum & Seosan |
Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 9:00am to 9:00pm |
Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do | Veronica Kang of Gastro Tour Seoul | 20,000W for members and 25,000W for non-members |
| Visit to Baekdusan, Dandong and Shenyang |
Friday, June 30, 2017 - 12:00pm to Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 8:00pm |
Baekdusan, Dandong and Shenyang | Tom Coyner (Hakyung Choi) | 1,359,000 KRW |
