This program explores the historical and contemporary relationship between North Korea and Russia. How did the Kim Regime’s relationship with the Soviet Union evolve during The Korean War, early Cold War period, and the Sino-Soviet split? How did triangular diplomacy with the People’s Republic of China play a shaping role in the relationship? How should we characterize relations from the end of the Cold War period, including South Korea’s Nordpolitik,… Read More

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 pertains to the U.S.-ROK Alliance. Here, they highlight the global leap of Jeollanamdo in various… Read More

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 election. In an increasingly uncertain financial environment, growth and investment strategies based on accurate analysis… Read More

We are excited to invite you to our partnership event, PEN Commerce & Technology Demo Day, taking place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at NYC-Civic Hall. PEN Ventures, a premier startup accelerator and investment program in South Korea, will showcase the top 25 startups and their founders, carefully selected by the South Korean government, representing a wide range of sectors. This is a unique… Read More