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A Conversation on K-syringe with Former Minister of SMEs and Startups Park Young Sun

Media

Former Minister of SMEs and Startups of ROK and Seoul Mayoral candidate, Park Young Sun joins The Korea Society for a conversation on Korea's new innovative syringe development, known as the ‘K-Syringe.’ This conversation will be led by Society President Tom Byrne. Minister Park will discuss the current progress on K-Syringe in combating COVID-19 as well as her active involvement in its advancement. The conversation will also examine how domestic Korean small and medium-sized companies successfully developed and obtained FDA approval for K-Syringe production, with the aid of Samsung and the government.

 

 

COVID LESSONS FROM SOUTH KOREA:
A Conversation on K-Syringe
with Former Minister of SMEs and Startups Park Young Sun

Premieres: Friday, March 26, 2021 | 12 PM EDT


The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

 


ABOUT THE SPEAKER



H.E. Park Young Sun
Former Minister of SMEs and Startups

Education
 
1999   M.A., Graduate School of Mass Communication, Sogang University
1982   B.S., Geography, Kyung Hee University
 
Professional Experience
 
Present   Seoul Mayor Candidate of The Minjoo (Democratic) Party of ROK
Apr 2019-Jan 2021   Minister of SMEs and Startups
Nov 2018-Apr 2019   Chair, Special Committee on Judicial Reform, National Assembly
Aug 2014-Sep 2014   Chair, Public Consensus and Innovation Committee, New Politics Alliance for Democracy
May 2014-Oct 2014   Floor Leader, New Politics Alliance for Democracy
Jul 2012-May 2014   Chair, Legislation and Judiciary Committee, National Assembly
Jan 2012-May 2012   Member, Supreme Council, Democratic United Party
May 2011-Dec 2011   Chairperson, Policy Committee, Democratic United Party
May 2004-Apr 2019   Member, 17th to 20th National Assembly
Nov 1982-Jan 2004   News reporter, News Anchor, Chief Manager of Economy News Department of Munwha Broadcasting TV Station (MBC TV)