Past Programs

Global Financial Leaders Forum 2025

The Korea Society, Maekyung Media Group, Korea Finance Society (KFS), and Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) are co-hosting the Global Financial Leaders Forum 2025 on October 15, 2025, in New York. With the global economy under strain and inflationary concerns still looming, U.S. tariff policies are creating major disruptions across international trade and financial markets. In […]

YPN x KOTRA K-Move Mentoring Day

Join us for Mentoring Day 2025, an evening of learning and networking for young professionals, students, and individuals seeking to navigate their careers or interested in trends of visa policies in the United States. In addition to a panel session led by a legal expert on managing the ins and outs of visa and labor […]

YPN Lessons Learned with Tony Kim

Join us as Tony Kim (Head of Fundamental Equities’ Global Technology Team at BlackRock) shares “lessons learned” from his experience in global equities and investment management in the technology sector. This program is part of The Korea Society’s Young Professionals Network Lessons Learned series, which offers early-career professionals the chance to hear directly from leaders […]

The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant with Tae Kim

Join us for a conversation with Tae Kim, author of The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant. Now as the world’s leading AI chipmaker, Nvidia offers a fascinating window into the new era of global entrepreneurship vis-à-vis its partnership with Korea; Nvidia’s commitment to provide 260,000 GPUs to South Korean […]

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Korean American Next-Generation Networking Event 2025

The Korea Society and EnoB, with the generous support of the Korean Consulate General in New York, are thrilled to return with the 2025 Korean American Next-Generation Networking Event. This year’s event will be held in-person at The Korea Society and feature distinguished speaker, Prof. Jeongki Lim, Associate Professor of Strategic Design and Management at […]

U.S.-Korea Economic Relations in a New Tariff Era: Economic and Industrial Perspectives

The Korea Society is pleased to announce a special forum on the emerging international economic landscape and industrial strategy in today’s shifting global environment: U.S.-Korea Economic Relations in a New Tariff Era: Economic and Industrial Perspectives. Co-hosted with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York, this forum will examine how rising […]

Gaining Global Perspective: Insights on Workplace Culture

In the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society is hosting a panel discussion to explore what it takes to navigate leadership roles in multinational companies, make major career transitions, and think strategically on a global scale. Panel Speakers Melissa Choi: Director, Global Marketing at Elizabeth Arden Skincare, Revlon Youngjin Yoon: […]

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2026 Outlook for the US Interest Rate Market

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 2026 Outlook for the US Interest Rate Market on December 18, 2025, at The Korea Society in New York. Ian Lyngen, Head of US Rate Strategy […]

New Year, New You! Powered by K-Health

As we step into the new year, wellness and innovation take center stage. Korea’s rapidly advancing medical and biotechnology industries are reshaping how people pursue healthier, longer, and more connected lives—spanning AI-enabled diagnostics, precision medicine, global clinical collaboration, and wellness tourism. Join us for a timely discussion with William Ban (Himedi), Taesoo Sean Kim (IceMiller), […]

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Startup Pathways for Students 2026

Startup Pathways for Students: Emerging Design Competition & MoreMeet the student team finalists from Startup Scene: 2025 Student Ideation Competition—newly rebranded this year as the Startup Scene: 2026 Emerging Design Competition—and explore NYC-wide resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. This session highlights college and university-level student startup ideas and introduces programs, mentorship, and opportunities to help students […]

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