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Media and Entertainment "Spotlight": A conversation with AB World CEO Angie Byun
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | 7:00 PM
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, Director of Emerging Audiences…
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Samul Nori: Dynamic Rhythms from Korea
Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Samul nori, the South Korean percussion genre with powerful rhythmic forms, has reached international popularity. First created in Seoul in 1978 by a quartet of musicians, samul nori (which translates simply into "four things play") is a neo-traditional musical repertory that has been performed on many international stages by professional ensembles and amateur musical enthusiasts around the world. Professor Katherine In-Young Lee explores the history and development of samul nori…
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Kim Koo Professional Series: Spring 2021
Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 4:00 PM
The Kim Koo Professional Series, now in its twelfth iteration, brings together 8-10 senior director level professionals three times over three weeks for special one hour sessions featuring thought leaders on Asia. The spring 2021 session is April 8, 15 and 22 from 4-5 PM EST, by Zoom. Joining us with comments and for discussion are Dr. Sue Mi Terry of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (April 5),…
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Women in Congress: A Conversation with U.S. Representative Young Kim
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 6:15 PM
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) joins The Korea Society to share her journey in becoming one of the first Korean American women elected to Congress in its 230-year history. As an immigrant, small business owner, and previous California State 65th district Assemblywoman, we will explore how Congresswoman Kim pursued the American dream to become a successful Korean American leader and politician. The conversation will be moderated by Ambassador Kathleen Stephens,…
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