NETWORKING RECEPTION CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICANS IN THE MEDIA

– SOLD OUT –

Join us for a networking reception with members from The Korea Society, Council of Korean Americans (CKA), and Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) over light food and drinks. Come learn more about the vision and programs of each organization and connect with the participants of CKA’s Media Training, presented by AAJA.

 

NETWORKING RECEPTION
Celebrating Asian Americans in the Media

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 | 6 – 8 PM

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

If you have any questions, please contact Bomi Kim at 212-759-7611.

 

 


Young Professionals’ Night 2018: Happy Hour at the Rubin Museum

Celebrate the year’s end with the Young Professionals’ Network of The Korea Society! Enjoy a night of networking, drinks, and a live music DJ. The Rubin Museum’s Café Serai transforms into K2 Lounge, offering 2-for-1 specials on select drinks from 6 – 7 PM.

Complimentary admission includes light snacks.

Tickets
Free admission for members & non-members with RSVP

Young Professionals’ Night: Happy Hour at the Rubin Museum

Friday, December 7, 2018 | 6 PM

Rubin Museum
150 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011

If you have any questions, please contact membership@koreasociety.org or call (212) 759-5360.

 

 


 

[YPN] Future of Fintech: Technological Advancements and Disruption of Incumbents

The Korea Society and the Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs Association (KSE) address the topics of fintech, financial services, and technology. Panelists explore how innovative technologies and influential tech entrepreneurs are disrupting and redefining the traditional finance industry.

Followed by a networking reception with light snacks and cash bar with $5 beer and wine.

 

[YPN] Future of Fintech: Technological Advancements and Disruption of Incumbents

Thursday, November 1, 2018 | 6:30 PM

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

$10 Students (with valid student ID)
$15 The Korea Society Members & Non-members

If you have any questions, please email Yoonjin Choi or call (212) 759-7525 (ext. 307).

 


PanelistsModerator

Dan Kraut

Dan Kraut leads MarketAnalyst Corp, an innovation consulting practice working with both incumbents and venture-funded companies on growth strategies. MarketAnalyst helps financial institutions accelerate their digital product delivery –sometimes through internal efforts and other times through partnerships– and helping retail FinTechs and SaaS companies with strategy, business launches, and new products. Prior to that, Dan has 20 years of operating experience in retail fintech and B2B2C SaaS. Dan has run a $90 million P&L at E*TRADE and product management at Fidelity.com, as well as several early-stage payment companies. Dan also founded a robo-advice company (before robo was a term) and sold it to Intuit. Dan received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and his MS in Management from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.


Wilson Lin

Wilson Lin leads CyberNYC, a $100 million flagship initiative to build the cybersecurity ecosystem in New York City. CyberNYC is establishing a leading global cyber accelerator, creating and growing dozens of companies, driving VC investment, and generating thousands of jobs. CyberNYC is also increasing access and diversity in tech for women and people of color. Wilson was previously a Director at Tideline, an impact investing consulting firm where he managed priority projects with KKR, Ford Foundation, and the Environmental Defense Fund. Prior to Tideline, Wilson was an experienced Manager in the Strategy and Operations practice at Deloitte Consulting. He also worked at UBS in their Strategy group and began his career with IBM. He has committed his life towards working at the intersection of economic flourishing, social justice, and achieving a greater good. Wilson received his BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He is also currently a Fellow at Chestnut Street Ventures, a VC firm.


Gary Miller

Gary Miller is the Investment Banking lead at GB Capital Markets Inc., a broker-dealer focused on the digital asset space. He is also Senior Advisor to Intain Fintech Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based technology company using artificial intelligence and blockchain to manage the asset-backed securitization lifecycle. Gary has an extensive background in structured finance having had roles spanning the entire securitization process for both consumer and commercial financial assets. He pioneered new asset classes in the asset-backed commercial paper conduit space while at Credit Agricole where he was a Managing Director and Head of Originations. Prior to that he worked in the term ABS banking sector at Banc One Capital Markets after a tenure in CMBS and Fixed Income Sales at Bank United Texas. He began his career at Chrysler Credit Corp. Gary obtained a B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Iowa.


 

 


Sang H. Lee

Sang H. Lee is the CEO and co-founder of DarcMatter, the global award winning fintech platform for alternative investments. Formerly an investment banker at BNP Paribas, Sang has significant experience in the advisory and execution of more than $10.0 Bn equivalent of investment banking transactions in North America. He has been recognized as an ‘Under30CEO Entrepreneur to Watch in New York City’ and a ‘GOOD100’ fellow.

Sang is also an international keynote speaker on various topics within FinTech and Cross Border investments and featured in key publications such as Forbes, Bloomberg Radio, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNBC, and many more.

As a pioneer within the Financial Services and Technology industries, he has worked to push forward necessary regulatory changes throughout the industry.


[YPN] Diaspora: The Search for Identity

New York-based documentary filmmaker, Joseph Juhn, discusses immigration and ethnic identity through his short documentary, “Letter to My Children.”

Join us for a screening and discussion, followed by a networking reception with drinks on the 25th floor terrace.

The rooftop reception includes light snacks and cash bar with $5 beer and wine.

 

[YPN]Diaspora: The Search for Identity

Thursday, September 6, 2018 | 6:30 PM

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

If you have any questions, please email Yoonjin Choi or call (212) 759-7525 (ext. 307) 

 


 

About the FilmAbout the Speaker

“Letter to My Children,” is a short documentary about a Korean-Cuban family that left Korea in 1905, overcoming insurmountable challenges to form a new identity in Cuba.


Joseph Juhn is a New York-based documentary filmmaker. Prior to becoming a full-time storyteller, Joseph was a NY attorney and Intellectual Property Consultant at New York KOTRA, where he assisted SMEs and early-stage startups’ business ventures in the U.S.

A serendipitous backpacking trip to Cuba in 2015 changed Joseph’s life, as he ran into a Korean descendent there by accident. Profoundly moved by the stories of Korean-Cubans, Joseph is now producing and directing a feature length documentary, titled, “Jeronimo.”

Joseph studied Film at UC San Diego and earned a JD at the Syracuse University College of Law.


[YPN] Blockchain: The Revolution in Decentralization

The Korea Society and the Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs association (KSE) address blockchain as a transformational technology and developments in blockchain and crypto markets affecting the South Korean economy.

Followed by a networking reception with drinks on the 25th terrace.

 

Blockchain: The Revolution in Decentralization

Thursday, May 17, 2018 | 6:30 PM

Tickets: $15 for Korea Society Individual members and non-members

If you have any questions, please email Kloe Byun or call (212) 759-5360.

 


Panelists


Matthew Goetz

BlockTower Capital is a leading institutional cryptocurrency investment firm, bringing professional trading and portfolio management to an emerging digital asset class. It was founded by former engineer and Goldman Sachs Executive Matthew Goetz, and former University of Chicago Endowment Portfolio Manager and Susquehanna International Group Trader and Portfolio Manager Ari Paul. Matthew currently serves as Chief Executive Officer.


Min Kim

Min Kim has over 12 years of experience in the financial and technology industry as an executive, entrepreneur, financial/M&A advisor, venture capital investor, and mentor. Min is currently serving as Foundation Council member of ICON, one of the largest blockchain networks in the world. He is also Venture Partner at DAYLI Venture Capital, a VC-arm of DAYLI Financial Group. Prior to joining DAYLI, Min was the Chief Operating Officer at Tapas Media, a U.S.-based digital content sales platform backed by Daumkakao and SK Planet. Min started his career at Deutsche Bank’s technology investment banking division in San Francisco. Min received his B.S. in Business Administration from Haas School of Business at University of California, Berkeley.


Heeseup Shin

Heeseup Shin is General Counsel of Korea’s first cryptocurrency exchange with 17 years experience in investment banking as senior legal counsel and as head of compliance. He is a registered Compliance Officer for securities companies in Korea and a lawyer qualified in New South Wales, Australia.


Daniel Wu

At Fox Rothschild, Daniel Wu primarily represents emerging growth companies at all stages of development and the venture capital firms, private equity firms and strategic investors that finance such companies. Over the course of his career, Dan has provided legal and strategic advice to companies, investors, buyers and sellers in hundreds of venture capital and M&A transactions, having a total value in excess of $10 billion.

 


Moderator


Natasha Bansgopaul

Natasha Bansgopaul is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of THE Global Award Winning FinTech Platform, DarcMatter (DM). She is a part of the founding team of both DarcMatter and Return on Change, joining the company as an experienced marketing and strategy professional with over 10+ years of demonstrated leadership through key strategic roles at both Fortune 50 and Fortune 100 companies. She holds an MBA in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Leadership from The Pennsylvania State University, and is the university’s 2010 Bunton Waller Scholar.


 


Young Professionals’ Night: Happy Hour at Shin Gallery

Join us at Shin Gallery for a private reception of the art exhibition When the Strange Becomes Familiar by Andreas Emenius. Celebrated art collector and gallerist, Hong Gyu Shin, leads an introductory talk on contemporary art and its market. For art enthusiasts and young professionals interested in gaining knowledge of the inner workings of the art world, this event should not be missed!

Complimentary drinks and light fare are offered.

Thursday, March 22, 2018 | 6 – 8 PM
 
 
68 Orchard St. New York, NY 10002
 
Space is limited. Advanced ticket purchase is required for this event.  
 
Korea Society Supporter, Fellow, Patron, and Corporate members, please register HERE for complimentary tickets.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Kloe Byun or (212) 759-5360.
 

 

 


 

 

Lessons Learned with Tony Lee

The Korea Society and the Korea Finance Society kick off the New Year with Tony W. Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC as he shares personal experiences in the world of finance.

Prior to founding One Rock, Mr. Lee was Managing Director at Ripplewood Holdings and also worked in the mergers and acquisitions group at Salomon Brothers in New York. Mr. Lee earned an A.B. in Economics from Harvard College and serves on the Board of the Fencers Club.

Members and friends of The Korea Society and the Korea Finance Society are invited to the discussion and Q & A, followed by networking.

 

Lessons Learned 

with

Tony Lee
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC

 

Thursday, January 18, 2018 | 6:30 PM

 Free with RSVP

 

 

 If you have any questions, please contact Kloe Byun or (212) 759-7525, ext. 321.


 

 

Holiday Exclusive Event with YUNA YANG Collection

In celebration of the holiday season, The Korea Society collaborates with YUNA YANG Collection to present an exclusive members’ event. Since its debut at 2010 New York Fashion Week, the luxury women’s wear brand has represented the quality of traditional couture with a modern vision. The collection is featured extensively in publications such as New York Times, Elle, Brides, New York Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue Taiwan, Vogue Korea, and Style.com. Numerous Hollywood stars including Carrie Underwood, Kendall Jenner, Danai Gurrira, Brittany Snow, Ann Curry, and Julianne Hough have worn pieces from the collection.

The event will take place at YUNA YANG Collection’s first ever pop-up store in the West Village. Yuna Yang, the Creative Director, will discuss her past collections which present a collage of her inspiration from Korean heritage to Western experience.

Join us and enjoy an evening of private shopping with discounts, drinks, and finger foods. Ten lucky guests will win YUNA YANG Collection’s signature cloud denim pouch as a gift.

 

Holiday Exclusive Event with YUNA YANG Collection
Thursday, December 14 , 2017 | 6 – 8 PM
YUNA YANG Pop-up | 87 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014

Tickets: $15 Members | $25 Guests

Korea Society Fellow, Patron, and Corporate members, please register HERE for complimentary tickets.

Not a member? Click here to join.

If you have any questions, please contact Kloe Byun or (212) 759-7525, ext. 321.

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY

YUNA YANG Collection is known for collaborations with various cultural influencers on productions such as the recent Umeda Hankyu Dept. Cherry Blossom Festival; Isetan Shinjuku Holiday Event; Met Gala with Maye Musk; Venice film festival winner ‘Mona Fastvold’ -‘The Thief’ Fashion film collaboration; 21st Century Fox films ‘Water for Elephants’ & ‘Red Tails;’ Duck Hyun Cho, respected Korean artist, for luxury department store ‘Avenuel’ Opening Event; and Nick Cannon’s Project Canvas. .

 

Young Professionals’ Night with Noona’s Ice Cream

The Korea Society and China Institute host a Happy Hour for Young Professionals, featuring Noona’s Ice Cream. Network with other Young Professionals and enjoy a collection of Korean-inspired ice creams, along with complimentary drinks and light fare.

 

Young Professionals’ Night with Noona’s Ice Cream
Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
The Korea Society: 350 Madison Avenue, 24F, New York NY, 10017

Tickets: $15 for Individual members and non-members

Not a member? Click here to join.

Pre-registration is now required for all Korea Society events, and an ID is required for security.

If you have any questions, please contact Kloe Byun or (212) 759-7525, ext. 321.


About Noona’s Ice-cream

Korean Inspired Made in Brooklyn

Noona’s Ice Cream is the first ice cream company in the United States to offer a collection of Korean inspired ice cream flavors. Our flavors are a bridge between tradition and innovation, and based on recipes inspired by the cultural connectedness and culinary history of Korean cuisine that has brought us together and creates smiles.

누나 – NOONA

Noona means “big sister” in Korean.

Queens native Hannah Bae founded the company by entering Hot Bread Kitchen’s Incubator Program in the Spring of 2016. After graduating the program and sharing her Korean inspired ice cream flavors at local outdoor markets, Noona’s Ice Cream quickly became a crowd favorite. With a successful start, Hannah was able to move production to a scalable kitchen in Brooklyn and is growing the company steadily and sustainably. Noona’s goal is to build an ice cream company that celebrates culture and family while instituting a Big Sister mentorship program for employees who look to become food entrepreneurs.

Growing up, I remember when my younger brother Jonathan would run straight home from his friend’s house if he knew I was cooking. Noona’s Ice Cream comes from the pride I have from Jonathan looking up to me. I feel a similar sense of responsibility and joy reimagining the flavors of my youth for Noona’s Ice Cream. To me, the word noona stands for everything I am passionate about: family and food.

Hannah Bae, Founding Noona/누나

TRADITIONAL KOREAN FLAVORS AND ICE CREAM

How we make

We take pride in using culinary techniques that allow us to produce cleaner, bolder, more balanced flavors. Made with sustainable grass fed dairy from Pennsylvania and the best natural and organic ingredients, our recipes result in naturally delicious ice cream sure to make you smile. Best of all we make everything right here in Brooklyn!

Find Us

Our products can be found in specialty stores and on restaurant menus throughout NYC, and at our online shop .

 


 

YPN Happy Hour with West 32 Soju

The Korea Society is hosting a happy hour for Young Professionals featuring West 32 Soju. Network with other Young Professionals and enjoy complimentary soju cocktails and delicious Korean finger food! This will be the last social event at our current office, 950 Third Avenue, and we hope everyone joins us to help say goodbye to our office as we look forward to a new Young Professional series at our new home, 350 Madison Avenue, when the Society moves there at the end of June.

 

YPN Happy Hour with West 32 Soju  

 

Thursday, May 25, 2017 | 6:30–8:30 PM

 

Tickets: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-members

Korea Society Supporters [formerly Explorers] and above register free here

Not a member? Click here to join.

 

 

 

 If you have any questions, please contact Kloe Byun or (212) 759-7525, ext. 321.

 

 


About West 32 Soju

When Koreans want to have fun, soju is always included. Distilled in the country for hundreds of years, low-proof “Korean vodka” is the most important guest at social gatherings, parties, and celebrations. Some sojus have fruity notes; others are described as milky. But almost all sojus are sweet – sometimes intensely so.

These days, most sojus are mass-produced and mixed with artificial flavorings, sweeteners, and other tongue-twisting chemicals. The result is what you might expect: an overly processed, sickly sweetened beverage with a lingering, unpleasant aftertaste. This is far removed from the original Korean drink.

West 32 Soju was created to continue the time-honored Korean ritual of celebrating life with soju. West 32 Soju is made from distilled corn so it’s naturally gluten free. Our soju is sweetened with a touch of natural cane sugar and then triple-filtered for an exceptionally smooth finish. Made from the highest quality all-natural ingredients, the result is simply the best soju. Chill a bottle of West 32 Soju and drink it neat, or mixed into cocktails for a Korean kick.