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Join us as Tony Kim (Head of Fundamental Equities’ Global Technology Team at BlackRock) shares “lessons learned” from his experience in global equities and investment management in the technology sector. This program is part of The Korea Society’s Young Professionals Network Lessons Learned series, which offers early-career professionals the chance to hear directly from leaders across industries. In conversation with moderator Helena Chao (Head of Crossover & Sustainability Investor Coverage, Global Investment Banking at Bank of America), Tony will offer practical guidance on navigating careers and broadening perspectives in a competitive, fast-changing field.
Members and friends of The Korea Society and the Korea Finance Society are invited to attend this in-person program on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:30 pm at The Korea Society. The evening will also provide an opportunity to connect with peers and expand professional networks.
The Korea Society is pleased to present this Young Professionals’ Network event in partnership with the Korea Finance Society (KFS). KFS seeks to build a community to promote the advancement of Korean and Korean-American financial professionals in the United States through networking, education, and mentorship.
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YPN Lessons Learned with Tony Kim
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM (EST)
The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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Tony Kim BlackRock Head of Fundamental Equities’ Global Technology Team, Portfolio Manager, Managing Director |
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Helena Chao Managing Director, Head of Crossover & Sustainability Investor Coverage, Global Investment Banking at Bank of America |
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Join us for Mentoring Day 2025, an evening of learning and networking for young professionals, students, and individuals seeking to navigate their careers or interested in trends of visa policies in the United States.
In addition to a panel session led by a legal expert on managing the ins and outs of visa and labor laws, additional mentors will include Jangwoo Park, Software Engineer at Google, Chiwon Lee, Lead AI Product Designer at Workday, and James Joo, Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Investment Initiative at WAM Partners (William Moses Co.), who will share their perspectives on employment across Korea and the United States. From obtaining job-searching insights to connecting with established industry professionals, Mentoring Day 2025 will be an invaluable opportunity for young professionals to enhance their career development strategies.
The Korea Society is pleased to present this Young Professionals’ Network event in partnership with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). KOTRA is a national organization that promotes trade and investments under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea, helping attract foreign investments into Korea and supporting global expansion of Korean companies.
Mentoring Day 2025, co-hosted by the Korea Society, KOTRA New York, and the Korean Consulate General, will take place on Friday, November 14th, at 6:00 PM. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. Registrations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and will close when this event reaches capacity.
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YPN x KOTRA K-Move Mentoring Day
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6-9 PM (EST)
In-Person & Recorded
The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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Jangwoo Park: Software Engineer at Google |
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Chiwon Lee: Lead AI Product Designer at Workday |
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James Joo: Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Investment Initiative at WAM Partners (William Moses Co.) |
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The Korea Society, Maekyung Media Group, Korea Finance Society (KFS), and Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) are co-hosting the Global Financial Leaders Forum 2025 on October 15, 2025, in New York.
With the global economy under strain and inflationary concerns still looming, U.S. tariff policies are creating major disruptions across international trade and financial markets. In this era where uncertainty has become the new normal, the most effective investment strategy is now the key to long-term survival.
This forum, under the theme of "Invincible Strategies in an Uncertain Era", will analyze the global economic and financial landscape and explore resilient investment strategies tailored for today's volatile environment.
Dr. Nouriel Roubini, Professor Emeritus at New York University and renowned as "Dr. Doom" will deliver a sharp analysis of both the U.S. and global economic outlook. Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus, and Brian Higgins, Founder of King Street, will unveil resilient investment strategies designed to thrive in volatile markets. These world-renowned experts will provide insights on thriving in the evolving financial and investment landscape.
The forum will also serve as a premier networking platform, where top executives and financial experts from Korea and around the world come together to exchange insights, strategies, and real-world success stories.
This is an invitation-only event
New York Global Financial Leaders Forum 2025
Invincible Strategies in an Uncertain Era
The Plaza Hotel New York
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 5:00 PM (EDT)
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Alongside the 2025 Global Financial Leader Forum (GFLF), Maekyung Media Group, The Korea Society and Korea Financial Society co-hosts the K-Wall St. Platform on October 15 at The Korea Society before the GFLF. For more information, please click here.
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The Maekyung Media Group, The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are co-hosting its annual mentorship program, K-Wall St. Platform. The K-Wall St. Platform invites well-seasoned Korean-American experts with extensive backgrounds in banking and investing to provide career-building opportunities to young, prospective Korean financiers with ambitions for a Wall Street career. Taking place concurrently with the 2025 Global Financial Leaders Forum, this event is carefully crafted to cater to a select group of entry-level applicants who have undergone a thorough screening process to ensure a high-quality experience.
This is an invitation-only event.
2025 K-Wall St. Platform
The Korea Society
350 Madison Ave., 24th floor, New York, NY 10017
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Mentors:
Jason Oh, Senior Associate, Permira (Private Equity)
Tony Oh, Senior Associate, Citi (Investment Banking)
Jason Yoo, Investment Analyst, Briarwood Chase Management (Hedge Fund)
Jiwon Choi, Analyst, Morgan Stanley Tactical Value (Special Situation Investing)
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The United States and Korea are entering a pivotal phase of maritime cooperation. Since the start of the Trump 2.0 administration, South Korean shipbuilders have been courted as key partners in reviving the U.S. shipbuilding industry, with Seoul pledging $150 billion under the “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” initiative to modernize naval capacity, expand commercial shipyards, and strengthen allied supply chains.
Join us for a timely conversation with Colin Grabow (Cato Institute) as we explore how to steer this new bilateral framework toward mutual maritime and economic prosperity. At the heart of the discussion is the Jones Act, the 1920 law mandating domestically built and owned vessels for U.S. coastal trade. Together, we will consider whether reforms to the Act—or innovative partnership models—can unlock the full potential of U.S.–Korea maritime collaboration. This conversation will be moderated by Thomas Byrne, President and CEO of The Korea Society.
Revisiting the Jones Act: From Protectionism to Partnership
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 6 PM (EDT)
The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
About the Speaker
Colin Grabow is an Associate Director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies where his research focuses on domestic forms of trade protectionism such as the Jones Act and the U.S. sugar program.
His writings have been published in a number of outlets, including USA Today, The Hill, National Review, and the Wall Street Journal.
Prior to joining the Cato Institute, he performed political and economic analysis for a Japan-based trading and investment firm and published research and analysis for an international affairs consulting firm with a focus on U.S.-Asia relations.
Grabow holds a BA in international affairs from James Madison University and an MA in international trade and investment policy from George Washington University.
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