The Annual Dinner on September 22nd was a wonderful celebration of The Korea Society’s 65th Anniversary. It brought together a community which values the multifaceted bonds between the Korean and American people. Korea Society Board Chair Ambassador Kathleen Stephens and Korea Society President and CEO Thomas J. Byrne welcomed all our guests to the gala. […]
Did you know that leading tech companies, namely Apple, Google, and Microsoft, started their journey with venture capital funding? As many success stories suggest, venture capital is a key financial resource for startups’ emergence and growth. Join us for our upcoming YPN series featuring two leaders in venture capital – Bernard Moon, Co-founder & Partner […]
Let’s ring in the year 2023 with us! The Korea Society is pleased to invite you to our members-only Annual Membership Appreciation Party on Thursday, January 26, beginning at 6:30 PM EST. Our Membership Party is one of our flagship events to express our deep sense of gratitude for our members and acknowledge their invaluable […]
From music to film to television and streaming series to food, K-content is dominating the world stage. With remarkable achievements across several artistic disciplines and ever growing popularity of its creative talents, South Korea is in the center of a cultural moment. Some observers may be surprised by this K-phenomenon, but the global success of […]
The Korea Society held its 32nd Annual Van Fleet Memorial Golf Tournament at the Baltusrol Golf Club on June 12, 2023. Joined by members, sponsors, and supporters of the US-Korea relationship, the tournament provided another fun-filled day to celebrate our mission of promoting greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States […]
In partnership with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), The Korea Society co-hosted the K-Startup NY Mentoring Day on June 15, 2023. The event provided a unique opportunity for the Korean startup community to foster connections and share relevant experiences with like-minded individuals. The evening started with a panel discussion and Q&A sessions featuring […]
2023 Van Fleet Award Honorees Accepted b y Georgia Department of Economic Development Accepted by Brian P. Kemp GovernorState of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp is currently serving his second term as Georgia’s 83rd governor. Throughout the Kemp administration, Georgia has consistently broken economic records with jobs and investment in every […]
The 2023 Annual Dinner was held on September 20 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance, Korea Society Board Chair Ambassador Kathleen Stephens and Korea Society President and CEO Thomas J. Byrne welcomed all our guests to the gala to kick off the eventful evening. Emmy […]
The Korea Society welcomes Sang A Im, fashion designer and former South Korean actress/singer, to the Young Professionals’ Network for a conversation about her unique journey to success in the cutthroat New York City design world. At Genesis House, a beautiful modern oasis influenced by Korean culture, Sang A Im met with Vivian Lee, Emmy […]
Kakao Mobility Corp, a mobility subsidiary of South Korea’s tech giant Kakao Corp, is a one of a kind mobility platform company. It operates the Kakao T app, a super app that provides an all-in-one mobility experience, with an industry-defining and market-leading “No. 1” product portfolio comprised of taxi-hailing, designated driver, turn-by-turn navigation, smart parking, […]
