Arirang Institute New Year Gathering

아리랑 인스티튜트에서는 2016년 신년을 맞아 1월 16일에 함씨네, 자이크로, 동그라미협의회,황금단등의 업체 후원하에  누리마음연구소와 공동주최로 [한민족 전통문화 체험하기] 행사를 기획하였습니다.

This New Year Arirang Institute is proud to announce our new partners and sponsors going forward in  2016.  This January 16th, Arirang Institute, with the support of 함씨네, 자이크로, 동그라미협의회, 황금단등의 업체 and in collaboration with 누리마음연구소, will celebrate the New Year through a day focused on Korean culture.  The day will provide participants the opportunity to experience Korean Culture firsthand.  Korean food, dress, music, and dance will all be on display thanks to the support of our wonderful sponsors. 

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  • Event: Arirang Institute New Year Gathering

  • Location: 누리마음연구소

  • Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • Date: January 16th, 2016

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Junju Culture Trip

The Arirang Institute, in collaboration with the Ham Company and Restaurant, on November 8th, embarked on a cultural experience program to the city of Junju.  We enjoyed a day focused on the culture which makes Junju famous for its natural and delicious traditional food. 

Pictured above in white and a white hat is President Ham of Ham Company and Restaurant; In blue is Program Director of Arirang Institute, John Lee

Traditional Korean food very healthy and delicious 

Just a bit of Makgeolli to get things started.

We departed Seoul by bus and upon arrival we enjoyed a wonderful traditional Korean lunch, followed by an introduction to the Ham Restaurant’s history.   We then worked together to make our very own Kimchi!!!! 

                                                                     Making Kimchi!!!!

                             Say Kimchi!

                         More Kimchi Making!!

                                            Hanging out at the Junju Traditional House Village

Special thanks to everyone who made the Culture Trip to Junju an unforgettable day!  Especially to the wonderful people at the Ham Company and Restaurant and of course President Ham! If you would like to get involved with Arirang Institute and join us on our next adventure please use the form below and register with us!

COME JOIN US!

ALL THINGS ARIRANG on TBS FM

From left to right: TBS FM's Koreascape host Kurt Achin; Professor of East Asian Studies at Pai Chai University in Daejeon Jocelyn Clark; Seoul Bureau Chief of Arirang Institute Michael Lammbrau

From left to right: TBS FM's Koreascape host Kurt Achin; Professor of East Asian Studies at Pai Chai University in Daejeon Jocelyn Clark; Seoul Bureau Chief of Arirang Institute Michael Lammbrau

On the morning of October 12th Arirang Institute's Seoul Bureau Chief, Michael Lammbrau, sat down to discuss the Korean folksong Arirang with Professor of East Asian Studies at Pai Chai University in Daejeon, Jocelyn Clark and the host of TBS FM's Koreascape Mr. Kurt Achin.  Take a listen!!

A Chuseok Gathering

On the evening of October 2nd, 2015 Arirang Institute kicked off the fall season with its 3rd Annual Chusoek Gathering.  Makgeolli, ricecakes, and other various traditional Korean food was provided, along with just the right mix of discussion and music. The night focused around thanking Professor Cho, President of Kid's English Co, for her various generous donations including an online digital English educational resource free of cost to our Arirang Readers. 

© 2015 박준규

© 2015 박준규

© 2015 박준규

2000+ North Korean refugees now have access to a free online database of English Learning resources.  The database contains over 200,000 books, materials, and workbooks tailor made for English learners of all levels.  

"The English online resource is really fantastic.  I already went from level one to level three," said Junghee one of the participants in the Arirang Readers program.

From Left to Right: Arirang Institute Board Representative Dan Wilson; Professor Cho; Arirang Instiute Finance Director Maeve Wilson; © 2015 박준규

Professor Cho in accepting the award for her donation stated, "I have prayed for years to God asking for an opportunity to do my part in working towards peace and eventual unification of the Korean Peninsula.  I am so thankful to have this opportunity to be part of something special like this, with everyone from Arirang Institute."

Arirang Institute is a United States non profit organization which seeks to strengthen ties in East Asia through "People to People" diplomacy and especially for the improvement of relations between North and South Korea. 

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From Left to Right: Arirang Institute Board Representative Dan Wilson; Representative Ham   © 2015 박준규

Arirang Board of Directors' Representative Dan Wilson remarked, "We are so thankful for Mrs. Cho and her donation of the English Digital Library, without it the Arirang Readers program could not exist.  Every little bit of good will and positive action counts as we work towards building a better future."  

"It was just the right mix of people, culture, and fun," said John Lee Program Director of Arirang Institute, "This is the third time we have spent Chuseok together, it gets better every time."  

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Special Thanks to Rachel Kim for all of her work, support, and effort. We truly appreciate all you do for Arirang Institute!!  Special thanks also to Mr. Jun Kyu Park for the fantastic pictures!

Manners Make the Society

Manners Make the Society

On September 8, 2014, Arirang Institute's Seoul Bureau Chief, Michael Lammbrau, traveled to Kyungpook University to speak about the importance of culture for a future peaceful and prosperous Korean Peninsula.  

The event was hosted by Global Teachers' University (GNU) of Kyoongpook University, as part of their "TALK" series, aimed at cultivating engagement, interaction and debate on the current issue facing Korean Society and the world. 

우리가 '아리랑 인스티튜트' 활동을 하는 이유

우리가 '아리랑 인스티튜트' 활동을 하는 이유

'하면 된다'는 말을 우리는 믿는다. 내가 설립에 참여해 활동중인 '아리랑 인스티튜트 (Arirang Institute)'의 공식 웹사이트에 들어가면 인스티튜트의 사명을 소개하고 있다.독립적이고 비정치적인 비영리단체다. 관련 국가들간의 친선을 강화하고, 사람들과 진정한 관계를 형성하기 위해 학문적 환경에서 과학·교육·문화 교류를 적극 추진한다. '개인과 개인의 외교'를 믿는다. 간단히 말하면, 우리는 사람을 믿는다. 악수와 포옹을 믿는다. 우리는 인간관계를 믿는다. 이런 것을 믿기에 아리랑연구소를 세웠다.

통일 아리랑을 위하요

This is the full version of the the KTV Documentary about Arirang Institute and our Seoul Bureau Chief, Michael Lammbrau. 약속대로 아리랑 인스티튜트 및 우리 서울지부장, 마이클 람브라우에 대한 KTV 국민방송 확장 다큐 올립니다.

This is the full version of the the KTV Documentary about Arirang Institut and our Seoul Bureau Chief, Michael Lammbrau. 

 약속대로 아리랑 인스티튜트 및 우리 서울지부장, 마이클 람브라우에 대한 KTV 국민방송 확장 다큐 올립니다.

평화를 위해 노래를 부르자 | Let's Sing a Song for Peace

안녕하세요 !!!
2015년 29일-31일, 통일 박람회에 참가하시는 분들은 우리 미국에서 세운 "아리랑 인스티튜트" 이란 비영리단체의 부스에서 "평화를 위해 노래를 부르자" 마음으로 노래를 부르고 참가하고싶다면 꼭 예약해주시기바랍니다.. 

Hello Everyone, 
For all those looking to join in the fun and take part in the 2015 Unification Exhibition, May 29th-31st, please reserve your time to sing a song for peace!!!

밑에 있는 링크로 예약해주시기바랍니다 

Please make a reservation using the links below  

2015 Unification Exhibition Event | Arirang Concert

Location | Downtown Seoul - 광화문광장 - 서울광장 일원

Date | May 29th - 31th

Arirang Institute, in cooperation with the Ministry of Unification, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2015 Unification Exhibition. The event gathers the numerous non governmental organizations working for peace, stability, and unification on the Korean peninsula, for a weekend of culture, passion, and education.  

Arirang Institute is seeking volunteers to support the event.  If you are interested in culture and the arts, this is a great opportunity to learn first hand the behind the scenes efforts of planning and executing of a performance.  For those with a passion for Korean culture and wish to get involved, meet the artists and performers, please don't hesitate and fill out the form below.  Thank you for your time.  

화장을 통한 치유 그리고 화해

           지난 2015년 4월 14일, 방배역에 위치한 물망초 사단법 교실에서 메이크업 아티스트 김정희(Rachel)씨와 함께 탈북여성학생들을 위한 "초보자를 위한 기초 메이크업" 수업이 이뤄졌습니다. 20여명의 학생들이 참여하여 활기찬 분위기 속에서 "컨투어링 윤곽 메이크업"이라는 주제로 클래스가 진행되었는데, 굉장히 성공적으로 프로젝트가 진행되었습니다

메이크업 아티스트 김정희씨에 대해 간단히 소개하자면, 그녀는 자신의 소개를 다음과 같이 하였습니다.

"광고, 화보, 패션 등 다양한 분야에서 뷰티디렉터로 활동중인 아티스트 김정회입니다. 모든 분들에게 아름다움을 선사함으로써 심적인 힐링을 선사하고자 합니다.  모든 이들이 아름다워지는 그 날까지 노력하는 아티스트가 되겠습니다."  

이 날 참여한 한 학생은 다음과 같이 말했습니다., 

"오늘 너무나 재미있었고, 저도 많이 배우면서, 좋은 사람들을 많이 만났고 같이 즐겁게 시간을 보냈으니 Arirang Institute, Rachel Beauty, 및, 물망초에 감사하다는 마음을 전달하고 싶습니다." 

Michael Lammbrau, Seoul Bureau Chief of Arirang Institute,

"이러한 다양한 프로그램을 통해 개인 대 개인 외교로 Arirang Institute는 사람들이 서로 만나 신뢰 및 이해를 키우도록 돕는 역할을 하고 싶습니다. 앞으로 올 기회에 대해서도 많은 기대가 됩니다." 

Working in North Korea | Experience from the Field

          On March 27th 2015, the Arirang Institute's Michael Lammbrau discussed engagement strategies with Service for Peace's North Korea specialist, Hyunlip Joo, before an invited audience of scholars at Korea University.  Joo has dedicated his entire professional life to engaging with North Korea and bringing an understanding of the peninsula to the wider world.  He drew upon his extensive in the field experiences to present a deep thought-provoking account of the realities on the ground.

Issues discussed ranged from Green Detente, an environmentally focused approach to increasing development and cooperation with North Korea, to the harsh realities facing North Korean laborers at home and abroad.  The discussion was well received.   

 "There is clearly lots of work still to be done," said Lammbrau.  "But it is good to see the momentum building."  
Justin Davis, of The Korea Society, gives the opening remarks.

Justin Davis, of The Korea Society, gives the opening remarks.

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Guest Speaker, Hyunlip Joo, North Korea Program Director for Service of Peace

Guest Speaker, Hyunlip Joo, North Korea Program Director for Service of Peace

The Korea Society 

The Korea Society 

Guest Speaker, Hyunlip Joo, North Korea Program Director for Service for Peace

Guest Speaker, Hyunlip Joo, North Korea Program Director for Service for Peace

Starting with Culture

        On February 9th, 2015 Graduate students from Sungshin Women’s University Graduate School of Cultural History held its annual Korean Cultural Experience.  Participants from Arirang Institute and Mulmangcho, “Dream Makers for North Korea”, participated in a day of Korean tradition and culture. The day started with a detailed guided tour of the new Sungshin University Museum of Natural History, highlighting the history of Korean tradition and culture.  It was followed by the creation and delightful consumption of Korean traditional cookies.   The day culminated in the preparation and practice of tea drinking traditions and the respectful art of bowing.  

Michael Lammbrau, Seoul Bureau Chief of Arirang Institute, commented,

“Arirang Institute was proud to take part in its first of many collaborative events with Mulmangcho, Dream Makers for North Korea. We believe in the importance of developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships through a strong foundation of cultural understanding.  Today’s event is a small but important part of that mission.” 

Founder and Director of Mulmangcho, Professor Park, stated, “We are very thankful to Sungshin Women’s University students for the wonderful day they provided. Cultivating understanding through cultural exchanges is the first step to a brighter future for our young people.” 

2014년 친구들이랑 같이 보냈던 추석

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The Arirang Institute would like to thank all of our friends from the 고향축구단 ( Hometown Football Association) for their hospitality and generosity. It was a splendidly spent Thanksgiving. New friendships were made along with unforgettable memories as well. Thanks again to everyone who made this Chuseok possible!!

People to People Through Art | A Rooftop Gathering

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On the evening of October 1st the Arirang Institute held the 2nd installment of their "People to People" Networking Event series. The series seeks to facilitate networking opportunities for all those passionate and interested in the issues conerning the Korean Peninsula and East Asia.

The event took place on the lovely rooftop provided by the "A. Bed and Breakfast" located in 삼청동 overlooking Seoul, South Korea. The night opened with a solo tap dance performance by Yoon Ha Jang with exceptional works of art featured from Jung Il's "Notebook Thoughts" collection. The night concluded with an insightful and moving presentation of three documentaries focused on the Korean Peninsula. The Film Director from North Korea discussed the motivations for creating the films and his hope for their role in working towards trust, understanding, and cooperation on the Peninsula.

Again we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who supported and helped to make this event possible. Every little bit counts, no matter how small. It truly does matter.. 

We would like to thank Let it bloom for coming and sharing their "Happy Virus Flower" with us!!!

And of course we would again like to thank Tom Kock, Director of the Redwood International Educational Center, for recently launching a new scholarship program for North Korean refugee students on the Peninsula. 

It was a great night and we would like to thank all those for coming!!!

People to People Through Art | Networking Event

On the evening of June 19th the Arirang Institute launch the first installment of their "People to People" Networking Event series. The series seeks to facilitate networking opportunities for all those passionate and interested in the issues conerning the Korean Peninsula and East Asia.

The event took place at the Saeghim Art Studio, 삼청공원 in Seoul, South Korea. Exceptional works of art were on display from Jung Il's "Coexistence" collection and 정고암's Saeghim collection. The night featured solo vocalist performances by 남은혜 and 김정란. As well as a combined performance by Artist-Engraver 정고암 and Violinist David Neaverth.

It was a great night and we would like to thank all those for coming!!!