On March 28, 2012, The Korea Society hosted a luncheon and panel discussion in Austin, Texas, as part of its Korea Days national outreach programing. Speakers included Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, chairman of The Korea Society, Ms. Catherine Morse, chief counsel and director of public affairs for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, and… MORE

The Korea Society brings policy and cultural programming to the capitol of the Lone Star State, with a policy discussion on the Korea-U.S. strategic relationship and new business opportunities for corporate leaders, highlights from its recent retrospective of director Hong Sang-soo(The Day He Arrives), a special area Korean War veterans’… MORE

Dr. Jong-Wha Lee, Senior Advisor to President Lee Myung Bak, and G-20 Sherpa in Korea discusses the challenges facing the Korean economy as a result of the global economic crisis. An anemic recovery in the US economy, slower growth in China, unresolved fiscal and financial issues in the Euro Zone,… MORE

Hong-Chul “Hank” Ahn, Commissioner of Invest KOREA, visits The Korea Society to outline the unique opportunities for foreign direct investment in Korea. Mr. Ahn will review the current investment climate, location benefits, promising industries, and high-quality human resources available to the foreign direct investor in Korea, and explain the services… MORE

Jaeyong Song, professor at Seoul National University and co-author of the recent Harvard Business Review article, The Paradox of Samsung's Rise, examines the strategic management decisions that led to Samsung's emergence as one of the world's most successful companies from an ordinary original equipment manufacturer just 30 years ago. He… MORE

The Korea Society and The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh co-hosted an evening on New Trends in Asia for Council members and young professionals in policy, business, and foundations. Featured speakers included World Affairs Council President Steve Sokol; The Korea Society Senior Vice President, Dr. Stephen Noerper; The Asia Society’s… MORE