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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Americanism in Contemporary South Korea |
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
David Straub | 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 |
| South Korea’s “IMF Crisis” |
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm |
William P. Mako | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CONFIRMED) Seonun-sa temple and an onggi potter |
Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 8:00am to 9:00pm |
Jeollabuk-do | Brother Anthony | W69,000 - W82,800 |
| (confirmed) Yanggu County DMZ Day Tour |
Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 7:00am to 9:00pm |
Yanggu, Gangwon-do | Steven Tharp | 69,000W for members and 82,800W for non-members |
| Medieval Bhutan 2018 (Limited Spaces Available) |
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - 5:15pm to Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 4:30am |
Central Bhutan | Tom Coyner | 2970.00USD for shared occupancy & 3220.00USD for single occupancy |
