We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 Annual Dinner, to be held on Thursday, October 23, at The Plaza Hotel. As The Korea Society’s flagship event, the Annual Dinner convenes leaders and supporters who share our commitment to strengthening U.S.-Korea relations. This year, The Korea Society will present its highest honor—the General James A. Van Fleet Award—to Dr. Chang, In Hwa, Chief Executive Officer of POSCO Holdings, and the Congressional Study Group on Korea (CSGK), in recognition of their outstanding contributions to advancing political and economic ties between the United States and Korea.
VAN FLEET AWARD HONOREES
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Dr. Chang, In Hwa |
Congressional Study Group on Korea |
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Fifth Avenue at Central Park South
New York City
Reception 6:00 PM | Dinner 7:00 PM
Black Tie, Traditional Attire
Awardees
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Dr. Chang, In Hwa
Chief Executive Officer
POSCO Holdings
Dr. Chang In Hwa was appointed Chief Executive Officer of POSCO Holdings in March 2024. Dr. Chang’s life career at POSCO Group began in 1988 when he joined the Research Institute of Industrial Science & Technology (RIST) as a researcher. After rising through the ranks at RIST, he transitioned to POSCO in 2011 to assume more prominent roles is business operations. To manage the business of steelmaking, he advanced through diverse leadership roles in business development, marketing, R&D and production. After holding key positions at POSCO, i.e., COO, CTO, he took a brief break from the frontlines in 2021 by serving as Executive Advisor. Currently, he also chairs notable external organizations, such as the Korea-Australia Business Council (KABC) and the Korea Iron & Steel Association (KOSA).
Throughout over 30 years of his professional career at POSCO Group, Dr. Chang has built robust technical expertise, wealth of business experience and deep insight into the steel industry. Interdisciplinary knowledge combined with operational leadership has helped to drive exceptional enhancements across production processes, marketing, finance and research. He is revered for his communication skills and close attention paid to staff.
Dr. Chang holds a Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Prior to the terminal degree, he obtained his M.S. (1979) and B.S. (1981) degrees in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering from Seoul National University (SNU) in Korea. Despite daunting schedules, Dr. Chang keeps a regular daily exercise routine and enjoys reading non-fiction science and engineering publications. He is married with 2 grown children, a son and a daughter.
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Accepted by
Congressional Study Group on Korea
Part of the U.S. Association of
Former Members of Congress (FMC)
The Congressional Study Group on Korea (CSGK) was formed in 2018 to better showcase the economic and security partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea. CSGK's Capitol Hill programs and Study Tours create a unique opportunity to bring the history, culture, economic realities, politics and security concerns of our ROK ally to the Congressional Family. An annual highlight of the CSGK's programming is a Study Tour to South Korea with a bipartisan delegation for Members of Congress that offers a deep dive into the key issues facing the bilateral relationship.
PERFORMANCE
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Kevin Woo
Actor, singer-songwriter, and producer
Kevin Woo is a Korean American actor, singer-songwriter, and producer recognized worldwide as the main vocalist of the renowned K-pop group U-KISS. For more than a decade, he has toured internationally and contributed to multiple chart-topping releases, earning a global fanbase. On stage, Kevin starred in the Broadway musical ‘KPOP’, and on screen, he brought his voice to Netflix’s hit animated feature ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ as a member of the Saja Boys. He will soon appear in Anderson .Paak’s anticipated directorial debut film 'K-POPS!', continuing his trailblazing role in bridging Korean and American pop culture.
Table Sponsorship and Individual Ticket
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
DINNER COMMITTEE
LEADER - $150,000
• Recognition from the podium as Dinner Committee
• 10 guests for VIP reception and premium dinner seating
• 10 guests for general reception and preferred dinner seating
• Full-page acknowledgment; corporate profile with photo and bio of corporate representative in the dinner program book
BENEFACTOR - $50,000
• Recognition from the podium as Dinner Committee
• 10 guests for VIP reception and priority dinner seating
• Full-page acknowledgment; corporate profile with photo and bio of corporate representative in the dinner program book
PATRON - $30,000
• Recognition from the podium as Dinner Committee
• 4 guests for VIP reception; 6 guests for general reception, all with preferred dinner seating
• Full-page acknowledgment; corporate profile with photo and bio of corporate representative in the dinner program book
TABLE SPONSORSHIP
SPONSORS - $20,000
• 2 guests for VIP reception; 8 guests for general reception, all with standard dinner seating
• Half-page acknowledgment; corporate profile with photo of corporate representative in the dinner program book
DONOR - $15,000
• 10 guests for general reception and standard dinner seating
• Half-page acknowledgment; corporate profile in the dinner program book
ALL TABLE SUPPORT BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Recognition by level on event webpage, promotional emails, social media, and a large screen aside the stage in the event room.
• Year-round recognition in the Korea Society’s Annual Report
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT AND TICKETS
PATRON COUPLE - $6,000
• 2 tickets for VIP reception and preferred dinner seating
• Acknowledgement on our website and in the dinner program book
PATRON - $3,500
• 1 ticket for VIP reception and preferred dinner seating
• Acknowledgement on our website and in the dinner program book
CONTRIBUTOR - $1,000
• 1 ticket for general reception and dinner
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Full-page in the dinner program book - $10,000
Half-page in the dinner program book - $6,000
Table Sponsorship and Individual Patron ticket registrations must be confirmed by October 3, 2025 to be acknowledged in the dinner program. Cancellations after October 10, 2025 will not be accepted.
The Korea Society is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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