In recent years, the U.S. and South Korea have broadened the scope of the bilateral relationship. Historically focused on military security, the U.S.-ROK relationship has now advanced into a comprehensive partnership of closer economic interdependence, building on the foundation set by the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) which went into effect a decade ago. The […]
Join us for our inaugural program of Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, featuring Saeju Jeong, the Co-Founder and former CEO, and now serving as Executive Chair of Noom. Noom, established in 2008 with Saeju’s friend, Artem Pekatov, introduced a pioneering weight loss app in 2017, integrating behavioral psychology with an empathetic human approach. Since then, […]
Navigating the uncertainties of quitting an established career to venture into entrepreneurship is a common challenge for many aspiring startup founders. The question of when to take that leap adds another layer of complexity to the journey. To shed light on these dilemmas, we invite you to join our conversation with Curtis Lee, a seasoned […]
In the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society, in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the pursuit of a career in law. Our panel comprises four experienced legal professionals: Karen Kim, Senior Counsel at QBE North […]
The inaugural annual forum of the Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow successfully provided a timely intellectual and networking platform for the Korean-American entrepreneurial community in Manhattan, NYC on May 1, 2024. Titled “Changes, Challenges, and Chances in K-Startups amid AI Era,” the forum featured stellar panelists representing the AI experts, venture capitalists, and famous Korean-American […]
The Korea Society is pleased to invite you to a fireside chat with Co-founder and CEO of Rael, Yanghee Paik. In 2017, Yanghee joined forces with two other Korean-American women to revolutionize the stagnant American feminine-care product market by introducing clean, high-performing holistic feminine care products. Their innovative approach excited millions of Amazon customers with […]
Join us for the next program in our Young Professionals’ Network series, presented by The Korea Society in partnership with the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF). This event will feature a dynamic panel discussion with successful entrepreneurs, including Melissa Shin Mash, co-founder of Dagne Dover; Eunice Byun, co-founder of Material Kitchen; and Wonny Lee, […]
In the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society is hosting a panel discussion focused on the pursuit of a career in healthcare. This session will feature insights from three accomplished healthcare professionals with diverse specializations: Yoona Hwang, Dr. Jaehoon Cho, and Dr. Carey Kim. Whether you’re just starting out […]
Over the past seven decades, the alliance between South Korea and the United States has evolved from a security-focused relationship into a robust, multifaceted partnership that now includes significant trade and investment ties. However, with the upcoming US elections, the future direction of the bilateral economic relationship is faced with ambiguity. The aim of this […]
We are excited to invite you to our partnership event, PEN Commerce & Technology Demo Day, taking place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at NYC-Civic Hall. PEN Ventures, a premier startup accelerator and investment program in South Korea, will showcase the top 25 startups and their founders, carefully selected […]
