Welcome to the Royal Asiatic Society-Korea Branch
The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch (RAS-KB), after ten years of activity, was officially recognized by the London headquarters in 1900. As such, the RAS-KB is the oldest organization in Korea designed to introduce people to the beauty of this land in all its many aspects. It is also arguably the most active international cultural and social organization in Korea. The society offers both academic and 'low-brow' offerings for better understanding Korea with priorities placed on accurate insights and pleasurable means of learning.
The RAS-KB, a non-profit organization, aims to help people enhance their understanding of the arts, customs, history, social trends, 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 profession. 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. Please also check out our weekly updated RAS Korea Facebook page!
Upcoming Lectures
| Date | Title | Lecturer | Venue | Admission |
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
Adventures in Subtitling: The Challenges and Complexities of Making English Subtitles for Korean Films | Mr. Darcy Paquet | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | W10,000 for non-members; W5,000 student non-members (with student ID); free for members |
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Tuesday, January 7, 2020 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
North Korean students in the Hungarian revolution and freedom fight in 1956 | HE Mózes Csoma (Ambassador of Hungary) | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | 10,000won for non-members; 5,000won for student non-members (with student ID); free for members |
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
Finding common ground: Reconstructing contemporary Korean history with archival footage | Mr. Taewoong Lee | Second floor Residents’ Lounge, Somerset Palace | W10,000 for non-members; W5,000 student non-members (with student ID); free for members |
Upcoming Excursions/Visits
| Date | Destination(s) | Tour Leader | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Sagyeong", Goryeo Traditional Illuminated Sutra Copy |
Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 2:30pm to 5:00pm |
Korean Traditional History Research Institute | Ms. Cheryl Magnant | 20,000won for members; 25,000won for non-members |
