The Korea Society would like to thank everyone for their support for the inaugural “Startup Scene: Student Ideation Competition.” The competition is a part of the Society’s corporate series, Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (hereinafter Startup Scene), proudly supported by Hanwha Life exclusively. Startup Scene is dedicated to empower the startup entrepreneurial community that encompasses […]
The manufacturing and energy sectors are navigating a complex environment shaped by a fundamental acceleration in the pace of technological transformation—particularly the rise of artificial intelligence in manufacturing systems—against the geopolitical background of the Trump administration’s “America First” policy and the unfolding political and economic dynamics of the strategic competition between the U.S. and China. […]
The Korea Society and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) are pleased to present “Navigating Korea’s Investment Landscape,” featuring Dr. Tae Hyung Kim, Commissioner of Invest KOREA- the national investment promotion arm of KOTRA. Join Dr. Kim as he highlights Korea’s vibrant investment climate, covering emerging opportunities in key industries, government incentives, and market trends […]
The Korea Society invites you to the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series: “How To Navigate Career Change.” This program is cohosted by K-Bridge, a global platform that connects members of the Korean diaspora with globally minded Koreans and individuals passionate about Korea. Featuring a panel of Korean heritage professionals, this event will […]
The Korea Society and the Korean American Community Foundation’s (KACF) Associate Board are pleased to present Rooted in Giving: Leading Korean Voices in Philanthropy, a panel discussion featuring three Korean leaders working at the forefront of non-profit and philanthropy: Jeannie Park, Sue Kim, and Abraham Kim. Together, they will share their experiences and insights on […]
This edition of Startup Scene will explore one of venture capital’s most elusive forces: momentum. As the landscape rapidly shifts—from the rise and retreat of web3 and blockchain to today’s explosive AI wave—both founders and investors face a critical question: how do you tell the difference between short-lived hype and the kind of transformative momentum […]
This edition of Startup Scene will explore one of venture capital’s most elusive forces: momentum. As the landscape rapidly shifts—from the rise and retreat of web3 and blockchain to today’s explosive AI wave—both founders and investors face a critical question: how do you tell the difference between short-lived hype and the kind of transformative momentum […]
As part of the New York Korean Financial Forum, The Korea Society, Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York co-hosted the Alternative Investments LP–GP Network Forum on September 29, 2025, at The Korea Society in New York. The forum welcomed nearly 90 Korean and Korean-American professionals […]
The United States and Korea are entering a pivotal phase of maritime cooperation. Since the start of the Trump 2.0 administration, South Korean shipbuilders have been courted as key partners in reviving the U.S. shipbuilding industry, with Seoul pledging $150 billion under the “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” initiative to modernize naval capacity, expand commercial […]
The Maekyung Media Group, The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are co-hosting its annual mentorship program, K-Wall St. Platform. The K-Wall St. Platform invites well-seasoned Korean-American experts with extensive backgrounds in banking and investing to provide career-building opportunities to young, prospective Korean financiers with ambitions for a Wall Street career. Taking place concurrently with […]
