2024 Annual Dinner
Monday, September 30, 2024 | 6:00 PM
We invite you to join the 2024 Annual Dinner on Monday, September 30th at The Plaza Hotel. The Annual Dinner is The Korea Society’s flagship event of the year, in which we bring together those who share the Society’s mission of strengthening friendship between the peoples of the United States and Korea. Yoon Soo (Gene) Yoon, Chairman of the Board at FILA Holdings Corp. & Acushnet Holdings Corp, and Seri…
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Forget Me Not: Impact of North Korean Human Rights Abuses on Families Worldwide
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 4:30 PM
Join us for a unique and special event highlighting the profound impact of North Korea's human rights abuses, with a focus on divided families. The program opens with introductory remarks from Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and keynote remarks from United States Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. A panel discussion moderated by the U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Julie Turner will highlight the effects…
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ROK- US Economic Cooperation and the Impact of the US Elections
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 10:00 AM
Over the past seven decades, the alliance between South Korea and the United States has evolved from a security-focused relationship into a robust, multifaceted partnership that now includes significant trade and investment ties. However, with the upcoming US elections, the future direction of the bilateral economic relationship is faced with ambiguity. The aim of this program is to offer the latest insights into the evolving landscape of trade and investment…
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The South Korean Film Industry with Sangjoon Lee, Dal Yong Jin, and Jason Bechervaise
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 6:30 PM
South Korea’s film industry is producing movies and original series eagerly anticipated by the global audience, and it is now arguably considered one of the few countries outside the United States to have captivated the world’s hearts and minds through pop music, TV dramas, and film. Similarly, the exponential growth in the South Korean film industry has been mirrored by increasing interest from the press and academia all over the…
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