Please join us for a timely conversation with Dr. Rhee, Chang Yong, Governor of the Bank of Korea, as he discusses key issues shaping global and domestic economic policy. Governor Rhee sat down with Thomas Byrne, President & CEO of The Korea Society, during his visit to D.C. to attend IMF/WBG Annual Meetings and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for the next installment of our “Local Leadership in a Global Context” series, as we delve into a discussion with the Governor of Jeollanamdo Kim Yung-rok, moderated by Tom Byrne, President & CEO of The Korea Society. Governor Kim and Tom Byrne explore the intertwining of history with contemporary globalization, especially as it […]
The Korea Society, Maekyung Media Group, Korea Finance Society (KFS), and Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) are co-hosting the Global Financial Leaders Forum 2024 on October 23, 2024, in New York. The global economy and investment markets are at a turning point due to shifts in the financial policies of major countries and the U.S. presidential […]
Join us for a “Local Leadership in a Global Context” series discussion with Mayor of Busan, Park Heong-joon, moderated by Tom Byrne, President & CEO of The Korea Society. Mayor Park, re-elected with overwhelming support, is dedicated to propelling Busan into a global hub city, fostering innovation and prosperity. In this interview, Mayor Park highlights […]
Explore insights into the dynamics of the U.S.-ROK economic relations and the critical issues impacting trade and investment between the two nations in our inaugural program, “The Dynamic U.S.-ROK Trade and Investment Relationship: Current Issues and Prospects” kicking off the new series, U.S.-ROK New Economic Paradigm. Join a distinguished panel of experts consisting of the […]
Join us for the “Local Leadership in a Global Context” series with Governor of Gyeonggi Province Dong Yeon Kim, moderated by Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, Korea Society Board Chair. Governor Kim and Ambassador Stephens discuss the transformation of Gyeonggi Province into a “center of opportunity,” highlighting its growing global reach through international cooperation, including with U.S. […]
The Korea Society is excited to introduce a new subseries, ‘Local Leadership in a Global Context,’ as part of our ‘Leadership Interview Series.’ This subseries will feature municipal, provincial and state-level leaders in Korea and the U.S., and will explore the importance that local leadership plays in national policies and international relations. Moderated by Ambassador […]
The Korea Society, Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) and Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York are co-hosting the New York Korean Financial Forum. We are pleased to welcome Soonkyu (SK) Shin, who works on Wall Street as a credit analyst, to tell his newest story, an evolution of the theme of life’s […]
