The Korea Society is reaching important new audiences with special events and programs specifically for young professionals. Our Young Professionals' Network host evening events which profile young people in art, culture, business, and public policy, and provide a forum for thought-provoking presentations, engaged discussion, and networking.
Young Professionals' Network
Breaking Into UX/Product Design
Friday, December 6, 2024 | 6:30 PM (EST)
In the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society is hosting a panel discussion focused on breaking into and building a career in technology as a User Experience (UX) Designe... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
2024 Mentoring Day
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 6 PM
Join us for Mentoring Day 2024, an evening of learning and networking for young professionals, students, and J-1 interns seeking to navigate their careers in the United States... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Healthcare Panel
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 6:30 PM
In the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society is hosting a panel discussion focused on the pursuit of a career in healthcare... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Bridging Korean Culture with Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy
Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Join us for the next program in our Young Professionals’ Network series, presented by The Korea Society in partnership with the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF)... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Game Changers: Gen.G’s Vision for Esports, with CEO Arnold Hur
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 6:30 PM (EDT)
On Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30 PM, The Korea Society’s Young Professionals’ Network is honored to host Arnold Hur, CEO at Gen.G Esports, for an illuminating conversation focused on the esports industry... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Legal Career Insights: A Panel Discussion
Monday, March 11, 2024 | 6:30 PM (EDT)
In the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society, in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the pursuit of a career in law. Our panel comprises four experienced legal professionals... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Leading With Vision at Kakao Mobility: A Conversation with SVP Christopher Chang
Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 6:30 PM (EST)
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... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Beyond Boundaries: A Conversation with Sang A Im
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 6 PM (EST)
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... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
K-Startup NY Mentoring Day
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 6 PM (EDT)
Attention passionate Korean and Korean American entrepreneurs! The Korea Society and The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) are delighted to co-host the K-Startup NY Mentoring Day on June 15, 2023... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Our future with AI
A Conversation with Prof. Jeongki Lim
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 6:30 PM (EDT)
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking interview with Professor Jeongki Lim, a leading expert in transdisciplinary design. In this interactive program with Professor Lim... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Meet the Leaders of Venture Capital
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | 4:30 PM (EST)
Join us for our upcoming YPN series featuring two leaders in venture capital – Bernard Moon, Co-founder & Partner at SparkLabs Group, and John Nahm, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Strong Ventures... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
A Conversation with Enuma CEO Sooinn Lee
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | 6 PM (EDT)
Our upcoming YPN program features Sooinn Lee, the Co-Founder and CEO of Enuma, Inc. Founded in 2012, Enuma has developed multiple award-winning digital learning platforms for youth and children, including those from under-resourced environments... Read More
Young Professionals' Network
Eun Sun Kim
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | 6:30 PM (EDT)
Recently named The New York Times 2021 Breakout Star in Classical Music, Korean conductor Eun Sun Kim is the Caroline H. Hume Music Director of San Francisco Opera. The first woman to serve as music director of one of America's largest opera companies, she is "making history while ensuring the future of classical music in a digital age," as The New York Times declared... Read More
K-Startups: Empowering the Future of Young Entrepreneurs|
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 6 PM (EDT)|
The Korea Society is delighted to host a panel discussion featuring three successful Korean American entrepreneurs and startup expert – Ryan Kim (Founder and CEO, Kim’C Market), Sol Park (Managing Director, Korea International Trade Association) and Jun Yoon (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Culinary Agents and Vice President, Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs (KSE). The discussion will be led by moderator Sang Lee… Read More
The Showrunners with Soo Hugh and Ria Tobaccowala|
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 6 PM (EST)|
Soo Hugh, an acclaimed producer/writer and executive producer of Pachinko, one of the most anticipated drama series of 2022, talks about her career in television and the journey of adapting the bestselling novel into a series. Hugh will also be joined by Ria Tobaccowala… Read More
A Medical Doctor and Youtube Influencer in the Pandemic Era with Dr. Ezra Hangjun Jang|
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | 7 PM (EST)|
The Korea Society is excited to welcome Dr. Ezra Hangjun Jang, Internal medicine specialist and renowned host of the Youtube channel, “Dr. Ezra Hangjun Jang”. Dr. Jang has amassed a significant YouTube following with more than 525,000 subscribers, allowing for a substantial audience to learn crucial information from each of his videos… Read More
New Food Media with Eric Kim|
Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 6:30 PM (EST)|
Food writer Eric Kim is known for sharing recipes accompanied with thoughtful storytelling and reflection. At first Kim pursued academia, teaching undergraduate literature courses while working towards a PhD in American Literature at Columbia… Read More
Lessons Learned with CEO & Co-Founder of Radish Fiction Seung Yoon Lee|
Friday, November 12, 2021 | 6 PM (EDT)|
Join us as Seung-yoon Lee, CEO, and Co-Founder of Radish Fiction, shares “lessons learned” from his years of experience in media innovation. Before taking on his current position as the Global Strategy Officer at Kakao Entertainment, he founded Radish Fiction… Read More
10th Anniversary Special with Eric Nam|
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 | 6:00 PM|
Celebrating the 10th year of our Young Professionals’ Network (YPN) series, The Korea Society is excited to announce the YPN 10th Anniversary Special with singer-songwriter Eric Nam, one of the most popular and recognizable celebrities in Asia. As a Korean American singer, songwriter, entertainer, and TV personality from Atlanta, Georgia… Read More
Media and Entertainment "Spotlight": A conversation with AB WORLD CEO Angie Byun|
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | 7 PM EDT|
Join us as we welcome renowned businesswoman Angie Byun as she reflects on her career as a leader in the media, entertainment, and fashion industries. Learn insider secrets about her executive roles with Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Wired, and Golf Digest and how those experiences helped her land her current position as CEO at AB WORLD. The discussion will be led by moderator Asiah James… Read More
"Surviving" the Professional World - Advice from Yul Kwon|
Friday, March 26, 2021 | 6:30 PM EDT|
Yul Kwon, Google Senior Director of Production Management and the first Asian American winner of the CBS reality show Survivor, will join the Society to share his diverse career trajectories in product management, technology, law, and media. Yul has worked with major government agencies and private companies including Google, Facebook, the Federal Communications Commission, the US Senate, McKinsey, and PBS… Read More
Lessons Learned with Nelson Chai|
Thursday, March 4, 2021 | 8 PM|
Join us as Nelson Chai, Chief Financial Officer of Uber, shares "lessons learned" from more than a decade of experience in senior positions at some of the world's leading publicly traded companies, including Uber, CIT Group, Merrill Lynch, and NYSE Euronext, among others. Members and friends of The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are invited to the discussion, moderated by Korea Finance Society Co-Chairman Mike Joo and Sandor Hau… Read More
A Conversation with Edmodo CEO Susan Kim|
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 7:00 PM|
Covid-19 increased online education platforms, replacing classrooms with computer screens all across the globe. This has left many teachers, students, and parents at the mercy of education and consumer technology. Susan Kim, CEO of Edmodo, an education technology company with over 100 million users worldwide, joins The Korea Society to discuss consumer technology, online education, and start ups in the modern age. Based on her multiple leadership roles including Google… Read More
"Getting Together" with Coffee Meets Bagel|
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | 7:00 PM|
Six years ago, the founders of the online dating service Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) sat down with The Korea Society to share their stories on starting a new business. (Click Here) Today, we rejoin CMB to discuss how they have reached and managed their success to become one of the major online dating services globally. A Korean American entrepreneur Dawoon Kang, Co-founder and Chief Dating Officer of CMB… Read More
The Korean Wave and Translation: A conversation with Wansoo Suh|
Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 6 PM |
The global recognition of K-pop, K-drama, and K-movies has brought with it much interest in Korean translation. Recently, Sharon Choi, a freelance translator for Bong Joon Ho, the Oscar-winning Director of ‘Parasite’, received much international attention for her excellent translation work… Read More
Young Professionals' Night Marketing in a Digital World with Cathy Oh|
Thursday, July 16, 2020 | 6 PM|
As consumers continue to cut the cord, how will we define the future of TV? How does this paradigm shift change the future of advertising? Join us July 16th as Cathy Oh, Global Head of Marketing & Analytics at Samsung Ads, explores these topics in conversation with CeFaan Kim, reporter at WABC-TV Eyewitness News… Read More
Jazz Night with Grace Kelly|
Monday, June 22, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
Award-winning singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer Grace Kelly has built an incredible career in jazz, which includes the release of 13 acclaimed albums before entering her mid-twenties. In this Young Professionals’ Night webcast, Grace unpacks her stunning career in a chat with writer Will Friedwald. Join us as we dive into Grace’s musical journey… Read More
Young Professionals’ Night with Timothy Martin|
PREMIERED: Monday, June 15, 2020 | 6 PM|
Over the months journalists have worked tirelessly to provide reliable and up to date information on COVID-19. Timothy Martin, Korea bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, is among these journalists. His reporting has shed light on the outbreak in South Korea, giving U.S. readers an in-depth account of the situation in the country and the actions taken to stem the spread of the virus. In this webcast, Timothy speaks with AAJA - NY chapter president, Frank Bi, on his experience covering the coronavirus pandemic in South Korea… Read More
Korean Inspired Glow||
Thursday, May 14, 2020 | 6:00 PM|
In these uncertain times, we regard self-care as a way to manage anxiety and alleviate stress. Often, skincare comprises an essential part of many self-care routines. Tune in to see how Glow Recipe co-founders, Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, are adapting content during this time to align with a self-care centric beauty philosophy, and how they continue to lead Glow Recipe with a K-Beauty inspired approach for every product and… Read More
A Conversation with Jihoon Rim, former CEO of Kakao |
Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 6:30 PM |
Mr. Jihoon Rim, executive advisor and former CEO at Kakao and Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, shared his experiences as the leader of Kakao, the most widely used mobile platform in Korea…Read More
Lessons Learned with In Seon Hwang |
Thursday, July 18, 2019 | 6:30 PM |
The Korea Society and The Korea Finance Society hosted another Lessons Learned program in the summer of 2019. Mr. In Seon Hwang, managing director of Warburg Pincus, shared his experiences and insights gained through his career in finance. This program will be moderated by KFS President Andrew Kim…Read More
Passion in Entrepreneurship - Aligning Vision and Passion |
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 | 6 PM |
The path of becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy one. Sang Lee, CEO of Darc Matter and President of KSE, is interested in hearing from entrepreneurs and founders who have created a business around their passions and dreams. Robert Lee from Rescuing Leftover Cuisine and Celina Lee from Give One Dream will join the session and share their…Read More
[YPN] Insider's Look, Global Development
Thursday, May 23, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Young Professionals working in the field of International Development will share their exciting industry experiences with members of The Korea Society... Read More
Young Professionals’ Night: Happy Hour at the Rubin Museum
Friday, December 7, 2018 | 6 PM
Celebrate the year’s end with the Young Professionals’ Network of The Korea Society! Enjoy a night of networking, drinks, and a live music DJ. The Rubin Museum’s Café Serai transforms into K2 Lounge, offering 2-for-1 specials on select drinks from 6 - 7 PM.... Read More
[YPN] Future of Fintech: Technological Advancements and Disruption of Incumbents |
Thursday, October 25, 2018 | 12 PM |
The Korea Society and the Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs Association (KSE) address the topics of fintech, financial services, and technology. Panelists explore how innovative technologies and influential tech entrepreneurs are disrupting and redefining the traditional finance industry&... Read More
[YPN] Diaspora: The Search for Identity
Thursday, September 6, 2018 | 6:30 PM
New York-based documentary filmmaker, Joseph Juhn, discusses immigration and ethnic identity through his short documentary, “Letter to My Children... Read More
[YPN] Blockchain: The Revolution in Decentralization
Thursday, May 17, 2018 | 6:30 PM
The Korea Society and the Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs association (KSE) address blockchain as a transformational technology and developments in blockchain and crypto markets affecting the South Korean economy. Followed by a networking reception with drinks on the 25th terrace... Read More
Young Professionals’ Night: Happy Hour at Shin Gallery
Thursday, March 22, 2018 | 6 - 8 PM
Join us at Shin Gallery for a private reception of the art exhibition When the Strange Becomes Familiar by Andreas Emenius. Celebrated art collector and gallerist, Hong Gyu Shin, leads an introductory talk on contemporary art and its market. For art enthusiasts and young professionals interested in gaining knowledge of the inner workings of the art world, this event should not be missed... Read More
Young Professionals’ Night with Noona’s Ice Cream
Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Korea Society and China Institute host a Happy Hour for Young Professionals, featuring Noona’s Ice Cream. Network with other Young Professionals and enjoy a collection of Korean-inspired ice creams, along with complimentary drinks and light fare.... Read More
YPN Happy Hour with West 32 Soju
Thursday, May 25, 2017 | 6:30–8:30 PM
The Korea Society is hosting a happy hour for Young Professionals featuring West 32 Soju. Network with other Young Professionals and enjoy complimentary soju cocktails and delicious Korean finger food! This will be the last social event at our current office, 950 Third Avenue, and we hope everyone joins us to help say goodbye to our office as we look forward to a new Young Professional series at our new home, 350 Madison Avenue, when the Society moves there at the end of June... Read More
Lessons Learned with John Ku
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | 6:30 PM
In September 2012, John Ku founded Manor Road Capital. Today, the company is a $750 million long/short equity hedge fund that employs a concentrated value investing approach. For the fifth installment of the Lessons Learned series, John Ku discusses his personal experiences in the investment industry. Members and friends of The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are invited to the discussion and Q & A, moderated by Sang Lee from GIC... Read More
Young Professionals' Night 2017
Co-hosted by The Korea Society and China Institute
@ China Institute
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | 6:30–8:30 PM
The Korea Society and China Institute are hosting a Happy Hour for Young Professionals at The China Institute. Network with other Young Professionals and enjoy live music, complimentary drinks and light fare... Read More
Lessons Learned with Soo Kim
Thursday, October 20, 2016 | 6:30 PM
Soo Kim, founding partner, managing partner, and chief investment officer of Standard General, shares “lessons learned” from his extensive investment experience. Members and friends of The Korea Society and the Korea Finance Society are invited to the discussion, moderated by Korea Finance Society Co-President Sandor Hau... Read More
Young Professionals' Summer Social Night
@ the Rubin Museum
Friday, June 17, 2016 | 6-8 PM
The Korea Society’s YPN Steering Committee is pleased to invite you to a night of networking, live DJ music, and drinks at the Rubin Museum: K2 Lounge! From 6-7 PM, Rubin's Cafe Serai will offer a 2-for-1 special on all beer, wine, and well drinks... Read More
Lessons Learned with Hodong Nam
Monday, June 6, 2016 | 6:30 PM
In this third installment of Lessons Learned, The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are proud to welcome Hodong Nam, Managing Director of Altos Ventures, who will share intimate knowledge and advice from his extensive investment experiences. The discussion and Q&A will be moderated by Korea Finance Society Co-President Sandor Hau... Read More
Young Professionals' Night at the Rubin Museum
@ the Rubin Museum
Friday, April 8, 2016 | 6-8 PM
Join The Korea Society for a night of networking, live music, and drinks at the Rubin Museum! From 6-7 PM, Rubin's Cafe Serai will offer a 2-for-1 special on all beer, wine, and well drinks, while we will provide delicious hors d'oeuvres throughout the night... Read More
Networking and Mentoring Event for Students and Young Professionals
Thursday, April 28, 2016 | 5 PM - 9 PM
College students and young professionals in New York City are cordially invited to join The Korea Society, Council of Korean Americans (CKA) and Korean American League for Civic Action (KALCA) for an evening of training and networking. Panelists will share their perspectives on developing vital “soft skills” in the workplace, such as communication, networking, and personal branding.
The evening will also feature a speed networking session to give participants an opportunity to engage with speakers in small groups... Read More
Lessons Learned with Jae Yoon
Thursday, March 3, 2016 | 6:30 PM
The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are proud to welcome Jae Yoon, Chief Investment Officer of New York Life Investment Management, to share intimate knowledge and advice from his extensive industry experiences in this second installment of the Lessons Learned series. The discussion and Q&A will be moderated by Korea Finance Society Co-President Sandor Hau... Read More
Lessons Learned with Joseph Bae
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 | 6:30 PM
The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are proud to welcome Joseph Bae from KKR Asia as the inaugural speaker in a new Lessons Learned series. In this series, senior-level professionals in finance will share intimate knowledge and advice from their extensive industry experiences. The Korea Society President Thomas Byrne will make welcoming remarks, and the discussion and Q&A will be moderated by Korea Finance Society Co-President Sandor Hau... Read More
A Young Professionals’ Holiday Night
@ Samsung Galaxy Studio SoHo
Thursday, December 3, 2015 | 7-9 PM
You are invited to The Korea Society’s pre-holiday gathering at the new Samsung Galaxy Studio in SoHo! Come network and socialize with your fellow Young Professionals’ Network members as well as guests and friends of The Korea Society over delicious hors d'oeuvres and open bar... Read More
Summer Rooftop Happy Hour
@ The Attic
Thursday, July 30, 2015 | 6-8 PM
The Korea Society and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy are hosting a Happy Hour at The Attic for our members to enjoy a summer evening at one of Midtown’s newest rooftop venues!
Enjoy complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Happy Hour specials with traditional Korean finger foods like kimbap, kimchi pancakes, and dumplings... Read More
An Evening with Chef Esther Choi of Mokbar
Thursday, June 11, 2015 | 6:30 PM
Esther Choi, owner and chef of Mŏkbar , will share her remarkable and entrepreneurial journey from pharmacy student to restaurant owner. Winning the Village Voice Readers’ Choice Best New Restaurant in 2014, Mŏkbar has become one of New York’s go-to Korean noodle shops since opening in Chelsea Market a year ago... Read More
International Day of Happiness Happy Hour
Friday, March 20, 2015 | 6 PM
The Korea Society’s and the UN Association’s Young Professionals are hosting a Happy Hour at The Attic to celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Happiness, which recognizes “the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world... Read More
An Evening with Coffee Meets Bagels
Thursday, November 20, 2014 | 6:30 PM
Arranged introductions have long been part of Korean culture, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that the Kang sisters would merge technology and dating to pioneer an innovative but surprisingly simple on-line dating service, Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB). Join us for an evening with the founders as they share, with Wework’s Christina Choi, their experiences starting CMB and using technology, social media, and marketing research in a people business... Read More
Opening Night with Rostarr
November 14 - 15, 2014
KAFFNY (Korean American Film Festival New York), in partnership with The Korea Society, will open its 8th annual film festival with an opening-night party that features the artwork of Rostarr . The artist’s film, Kill the Ego, produced in collaboration with Soundwalk Collective, will be screened at the Wythe Hotel’s cinema. Afterwards, guests may enjoy a one-hour open bar and party and view the exhibit of Rostarr’s art in the private dining room, which will be open throughout the festival weekend... Read More
An Evening with 16 HANDLES’ Solomon Choi
Thursday, September 18, 2014 | 6:30 PM
Interested in how you identify a market opportunity, launch a start-up company, or build a recognizable brand? or maybe you just love fro-yo (frozen yogurt)? Then join us for an evening with Solomon Choi, the entrepreneur and marketing genius behind 16 HANDLES, a rapidly expanding self-serve frozen yogurt franchise business on the East Coast... Read More
Navigating the Art World: from Curating to Intellectual Property
Friday, August 1, 2014 | 4 PM
The Korea Society, in partnership with KOTRA, hosts a practical-but-entertaining discussion on the essentials of art collecting, art curating, and art-related intellectual property issues such as copyrights, branding, and ownership rights. The afternoon’s panel features Christina Heekyung Kang, noted art collector and president of Paradigm Art; Jonathan Sirota, entertainment, art, and intellectual property attorney; and Inhee Moon, a well-known Korean art curator... Read More
Summer Jazz Night with Sangmin Lee
Thursday, July 17, 2014 | 6:30 PM
Join us for a cool summer night of inventive jazz fusion with the Sangmin Lee Group, led by renowned Korean jazz artist, drummer, and composer Sangmin Lee. Sit back and listen as the group performs Sangmin Lee’s non-traditional and eclectic original compositions. Lee provides introductions to each arrangement, and will explain his inspirations, musical influences, and technique... Read More
An Evening of Contemporary Asian Art
@ Coohaus Art
Thursday, March 27, 2014 | 6:30 PM
Join us at Coohaus Art for a reception; private tour of the art exhibition, Camera Lucida Revisited; and an introductory talk on contemporary Asian art — some of the most vibrant and exciting art being created today. Our hosts, art professors Dr. Deborah Seleeby-Mulligan and Dr. Kyunghee Pyun, will provide a brief explanation of the exhibit and an overview of the contemporary Asian art market, focusing primarily on Korea. They will identify several of the leading and emerging artists (especially those working in New York City), as well as notable collectors, and explain why the market has grown exponentially in recent years... Read More
A Talk with Jung-Kyu Kim
Friday, February 7, 2014 | 12:30 PM
Over the last 15 years, Jung-kyu Kim has traveled extensively throughout Asia and worked in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Singapore. In 2008, he was one of the founding directors of ACA Investments, a Pan-Asian private equity firm headquartered in Singapore, and has a unique perspective on the development of the private-equity industry in Asia. Join us as Jung-kyu Kim discusses the latest investment trends and shares his refreshingly different views on private equity in various Asian markets... Read More
A Talk with Kyung-wha Kang
Thursday, December 12, 2013 | 12:30 PM
At our first brown bag lunch for young professionals, Dr. Kyung-wha Kang, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, sits down with NY1’s reporter Vivian Lee for a candid conversation on a wide-range of timely topics, including humanitarian aid, the Philippines disaster recovery efforts, and North Korea. Dr. Kang has had a remarkable career in government and public service and she will also talk about her career path, working at the U.N., and managing work-life balance... Read More
An Evening with Martin E. Kim
Monday, November 18, 2013 | 6:30 PM
What are Major League Baseball contract negotiations like from the inside? How do you market a popular Korean confectionery, the Choco Pie, to Americans? What are ace pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin and manager Don Mattingly like in person? Martin Kim has the answers... Read More
International Film Premiere of Secretly Greatly
@ Walter Reade Theater
Thursday, July 11, 2013 | 8:40 PM
The Korea Society’s Young Professionals’ Network is invited to the New York Asian Film Festival 2013’s closing night presentation of Secretly Greatly. Based on the webtoon series “Covertness,” Secretly Greatly stars three of Korea’s hottest young TV stars (Kim Soo-Hyun, Lee Hyun-Woo, Park Ki-Woong) as a trio of elite North Korean sleeper agents who have lived undercover in South Korea for so long that they now believe their own cover stories as an average joe, a wannabe singer and a high school student... Read More
An Evening at the New Museum: Korea’s Cyber World
@ New Museum
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 | 7 PM
The Korea Society presents producer David Foox and director Valerie Veatch at the New Museum as they turn their lens on Korea's gaming world to explore the social impact of immersive virtual technologies. Don’t miss this fascinating look at Korea’s cyber world, where Virtual is the new Reality... Read More
An Evening
@ Kristalbelli
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 | 7 PM
The Korea Society’s YPN is joining forces with the James Beard Foundation Greens (foodies under 40) for a private dinner at Kristalbelli on Wednesday, March 20. Don’t miss this fabulous evening of specialty Korean cocktails, Chef David Shim’s original five-course menu of modern Korean cuisine, and wine pairings by The Seeker... Read More
An Evening with Hooni Kim, Chef-Owner of Danji
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 | 6:30 PM
Hooni Kim elevated Korean cuisine in New York City when he opened his restaurant Danji in December of 2010, and promptly received a Michelin star in 2011 for his inspired traditional, as well as modern, Korean food. Danji was conceived as a Korean tapas bar and The New York Times described his small plates as “magical,” “luscious,” and “pretty great” while praising him as a “terrific cook... Read More
A Midsummer Evening
@ ArtGate Gallery
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Join us at the ArtGate Gallery on Thursday, June 28th for an evening with Seung Chul Lee, a renowned scholar of Hanji, traditional Korean handmade paper, and Bojagi, Korean wrapping fabric, as we celebrate his new solo exhibition Adhesion Paradox and the recent publication of his book Hanji: Everything You Need to Know About Traditional Korean Paper... Read More
An Evening with Benson Lee, Director, Producer, and Writer
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Benson Lee is an award winning filmmaker who has worked in both documentary and feature film. Mr. Lee was the first Korean American to be accepted to the Sundance Film Festival where his feature, Miss Monday, won the Special Grand Jury Prize for Best Actor... Read More
2012 Joint Cocktail Reception
@ Republic of Korea Consulate of New York (Reception Hall)
Thursday, April 5, 2012
The International Association of Korean lawyers & Korean American Lawyers of Greaster New York... Read More
An Evening with the Bibimbap Backpackers
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 | 6:30 PM
Did you ever dream of quitting your job and traveling the world? Well, the Bibimbap Backpackers did just that. Come meet these five travellers who journeyed to 4 continents, 15 countries, and 22 cities in over 8 months in pursuit of their goal of introducing Korean food by serving “100 tables” of bibimbap... Read More
An Evening with Wesley Yang, Writer and Author of Paper Tigers
@ ArtGate Gallery
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 | 6:30 PM
Join us at ArtGate Gallery for an informal evening of conversation with Wesley Yang, author of the recent New York Magazine article Paper Tigers, a provocative response to Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Learn more about Yang’s thought-provoking and controversial perspective on Asian stereotypes and the dynamics of the “bamboo ceiling,” and share your viewpoint in a lively discussion... Read More
Young Professionals' Night: An Evening with Maria Yoon
Thursday, September 15, 2011 | 6:30 PM
Performance artist and director Maria Yoon discusses the marital expectations of many first- and second- generation Korean-American women when choosing between family and the heart. Her documentary, Maria the Korean Bride, challenges those expectations as Maria documents her cross-country journey as an imagined bride in traditional dress... Read More