On July 19th, 2011, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Kathleen Stephens delivered the keynote address at The Korea Society’s 2011 Annual Dinner in New York City. She spoke about the “better than ever” relationship between Korea and the United States, the importance of the free trade agreement, and her own 700-kilometer bicycle […]
Keynote Speaker and2010 Van Fleet Award Honoree General Colin L. Powell65th Secretary of StateUnited States of America and 2010 Van Fleet Award Honoree General Paik Sun Yup Wednesday, June 2, 2010 The PlazaFifth Avenue at Central Park South New York City Reception • 6:00 PM Dinner • 7:00 PM black tie/traditional attire For further […]
On June 9, 2009, Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth, Special Representative for North Korea Policy, addressed members and supporters of The Korea Society at the organization’s annual dinner in New York City. Ambassador Bosworth is introduced by Evans J.R. Revere, the president of The Korea Society.
Keynote Speaker The Honorable Stephen W. BosworthSpecial Representative for North Korea PolicyUnited States of America 2009 Van Fleet Award Honorees Mr. Chung Mong-KooChairmanHyundai-Kia Automotive Group The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger56th Secretary of StateUnited States of America Tuesday, June 9, 2009 The Waldorf=Astoria301 Park AvenueNew York City Reception • 6:30 PM • Jade RoomDinner • 7:30 […]
On April 15, 2008, His Excellency Lee Myung-Bak, the 17th President of the Republic of Korea, addressed the members, friends and guests of The Korea Society at the organization’s 2008 annual dinner. Stanley C. Gale, chairman of Gale International, and a co-chair of the dinner, introduces president Lee.
DINNER PROGRAM Grand BallroomThe PlazaNew York City April 15, 2008 WELCOMEMr. Evans J.R. ReverePresidentThe Korea Society REMARKSThe Honorable Carlos M. GutierrezSecretaryU.S. Department of Commerce Introduction byMr. Evans J.R. Revere His Excellency Ban Ki-MoonSecretary-GeneralUnited Nations Introduction byMr. Dong-Jin OhPresident & CEOSamsung Electronics America, Inc. The Honorable Christopher R. HillAssistant SecretaryBureau of East Asian and Pacific […]
WelcomeMr. Bill. RhodesDinner Chair GreetingsThe Hon. Donald P. GreggChairman, The Korea Society Mr. Evans J.R. ReverePresident, The Korea Society H.E. Lee Hee-Beom50th Anniversary Commemoration Chair Video Presentation Remarks The Hon. Christopher R. HillAssistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Dinner Keynote AddressH.E. Ban Ki-MoonSecretary-General of the United NationsIntroduction by Mr. Bill. […]
Members, friends, and supporters of The Korea Society marked the 50th anniversary of the organization at a gala dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul on February 3, 2007. His Excellency Lee Hee-BeomChair50th Anniversary Commemoration of The Korea Society The Honorable Donald P. GreggChairmanThe Korea Society The Honorable Evans J. R. ReverePresidentThe Korea Society […]
The Korea Society 2006 Annual Dinner honoring The Honorable Madeleine Albright Former United States Secretary of State and 2006 Van Fleet Awardee Lee Kun-Hee Samsung Chairman Tuesday, September 19, 2006 The Pierre Fifth Avenue at 61st Street New York City Reception – 6:30 PM – Cotillion Room Dinner – 7:30 PM – Grand Ballroom […]
The 2005 annual dinner was one of, if not, the largest Korea-related event ever held in New York City. The dinner was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria. It drew nearly 1,000 guests. No doubt, the turnout was a reflection of the high profiles of the guests for the event: Roh Moo-hyun, president […]
