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Thursday, December 04 , 2025 | 6:30 PM

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Join us for a conversation with Tae Kim, author of The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant. Now as the world's leading AI chipmaker, Nvidia offers a fascinating window into the new era of global entrepreneurship vis-à-vis its partnership with Korea; Nvidia's commitment to provide 260,000 GPUs to South Korean companies redefines the strength of innovative cooperation across mobility, manufacturing, and robotics. This conversation will take you inside the forces shaping our AI-powered future and offer fresh insights into the culture, strategy, and leadership behind Nvidia's rise as a global technology leader.

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Author signing available at the event.

The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant with Tae Kim

Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:30 PM (EST)

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

About the Speaker:

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Tae Kim, Senior Technology Writer at Barron's and Author of The Nvidia Way, is a senior technology writer at Barron's. He previously was the U.S. technology columnist at Bloomberg Opinion and also worked as an investing journalist for CNBC. Earlier in his career, he was an equity analyst at hedge funds and an investment analyst at a fund of funds.

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Thursday, September 10 , 2026 | 8:00 AM

Cross-Cultural Leadership Initiative

U.S.–Korea Workforce Strategy Summit

Date

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Time

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue

Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center
250 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332

The Korea Society has launched the Cross-Cultural Leadership Initiative (CCLI), an innovative leadership development program designed to strengthen workforce integration and organizational effectiveness for Korean and American companies operating in the United States. Responding to the rapid expansion of Korean investment across the United States, CCLI equips executives and managers with the skills to lead multicultural teams, integrate Korean and American employees, and build strong relationships with local communities.

CCLI is a cornerstone of The Korea Society's expanding national leadership development portfolio, which strengthens the people and relationships that underpin long-term U.S.–Korea cooperation. As part of this broader effort, The Korea Society presents U.S.–Korea Workforce Strategy Summit, co-hosted with the Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce (SEUSKCC), to foster dialogue, share best practices, and drive excellence in workforce development and cross-cultural leadership.

This Summit is presented with the support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta.

 

Schedule of Events

Time	Program
7:30 – 8:00 AM	Registration & Networking
8:00 – 8:15 AM	Opening — Welcome and Congratulatory Remarks
8:15 – 9:30 AM	Session 1 — Building the Pipeline: Talent Development and Community Integration Developing local talent through university and technical-college partners, apprenticeships and co-ops, and state-funded training such as Georgia Quick Start — and integrating into the community by supporting workforce and family adaptation.
9:30 – 9:45 AM	Break
9:45 – 11:00 AM	Session 2 — Scaling Fast: Staffing Strategies for Production Ramps Sourcing talent at scale — from flexible, on-demand staffing through managed staffing and direct placement.
11:00 – 11:45 AM	Counsel's Briefing: Building a Compliant Global Workforce Visa strategy, foreign-national talent, I-9 compliance, business-travel risk, and supporting dispatched staff.
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM	Networking Lunch & Executive Fireside Chat Moving from investment to integration through leadership, workforce development, and community partnerships.
1:30 – 2:45 PM	Session 3 — Leading Across Cultures: Strengthening the Korean-American Workforce Navigating organizational change, minimizing cultural misunderstandings, protecting organizational reputation, and strengthening stakeholder confidence through effective cross-cultural leadership.
2:45 – 3:00 PM	Closing Reflections

 

Due to limited seating, early registration is strongly encouraged. We look forward to welcoming you to Atlanta, Georgia, for this timely conversation and to engaging with leaders committed to strengthening the future of the U.S.–Korea partnership.

 

Register on the SEUSKCC Website

 

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Invitation Only · Friday, September 11

Executive Leadership Roundtable

In Partnership with KOTRA Atlanta

As an exclusive add-on to the U.S.–Korea Workforce Strategy Summit, The Korea Society, in partnership with KOTRA Atlanta, will host an invitation-only executive roundtable for a small group of executives from Korean companies on Friday, September 11.

This closed-door, interactive working session is designed to foster candid discussion on workforce, leadership, and organizational challenges, while providing participants with the opportunity to exchange best practices and identify practical solutions for strengthening cross-cultural leadership, workforce integration, and community engagement.

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Thursday, August 27 , 2026 | 6:30 PM

The Korea Society and the Korean American Community Foundation’s (KACF) Associate Board are excited to present Finding Your Path: Perspectives on Korean American Giving, an intimate conversation exploring philanthropy, purpose-driven leadership, and the power of giving back.

We are joined by Christine Kang, Program Management Director at Blue Meridian Partners, and Mickey Hyun, Associate Manager for Friends of Asian Art at The MET. Together, they will share their experiences and insights on what it means to lead with purpose, build strong communities, and drive meaningful change through service, advocacy, and giving. Join us at The Korea Society on August 27th at 6:30 PM. Whether you're just beginning your philanthropic journey or looking to deepen your involvement, this conversation is for you.

This panel will be moderated by Angela Bonato, Program Officer of the Maverick Capital Foundation and a KACF Associate Board member.

KACF funds community-based non-profit organizations working to improve lives and transform communities in the Korean and Asian American communities in the greater New York area. The KACF Associate Board (AB) is a group of community-minded young professionals based in the New York Metro area who serve as ambassadors of KACF’s mission, helping to build awareness of issues of economic security and shape the next generation of Korean American philanthropy.

Finding Your Path: Perspectives on Korean American Giving

Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM (EDT)
IN-PERSON

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

About the Speakers:

Mickey Yoon-Jung Hyun Mickey Yoon-Jung Hyun is the Associate Manager for Friends of Asian Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she oversees the Asian Art Department’s patron group and Visiting Committee. She works with curators, collectors, and patrons to support acquisitions, exhibitions, research, and public programs. Previously, Mickey served as Program Director of Partnerships at the Korean Cultural Center New York, a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. There, she led cultural initiatives and developed partnerships with museums, universities, artists, and community organizations to broaden awareness of Korean arts and culture in the United States.She holds an M.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures from Columbia University and a B.A. in International Studies with an East Asia concentration from Washington University in St. Louis.

Christine Kang Christine works closely with the Chief Financial and Business Officer and other senior leaders to lead the advancement of Blue Meridian’s Program Management Office (PMO) and manage key, cross-functional projects that support the organization’s strategic and business priorities. Previously, Christine was a Senior Portfolio Manager, supporting The Studio @ Blue Meridian. Prior to joining Blue Meridian, she was the New York Program Director at LIFT, a national anti-poverty organization, where she led the Regional Program Team to achieve ambitious recruitment, retention, and progress goals to help families achieve economic self-sufficiency. Before that, she was the Manager of Stakeholder Engagement at Project Sunshine, a pediatric healthcare nonprofit, where she oversaw corporate partnerships and led efforts to enhance the organization’s operational efficiency and build internal capacity. Christine currently serves the Northeastern Regional Chapter of the Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF), a nonprofit organization that provides needs and merit-based scholarships for students pursuing higher education. She holds a BA in Psychology from New York University and an MPA from the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College.

About the Moderator:

Angela Bonato Angela serves as Program Officer at Maverick Capital Foundation, where she leads the Foundation's corporate social responsibility initiatives. Her work spans volunteer programs, community engagement, and the Foundation's summer internship program. She brings eight years of nonprofit program management experience across private and public funding, with a focus on postsecondary education and workforce development. Angela is committed to advancing impactful philanthropic work that expands opportunity for under-resourced communities, with a particular interest in career exploration for grantee participants. She also serves on the Associate Board of the Korean American Community Foundation, which promotes economic security for low-income Korean Americans through education, mentorship, leadership development, and financial literacy programming.

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Friday, June 12 , 2026 | 5:00 PM

The Korea Society invites you to the final pitching competition of Startup Scene: Emerging Design Competition — the most aspiring moment of Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, a program initiative dedicated to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs across the US and South Korean startup ecosystems.

Come witness firsthand the creativity and drive of the next generation of Korean and Korean-American founders. After a half-year journey — from initial ideation to mentorship — our finalists are now one step away from taking home prizes of $5,000, $3,000, and $1,000. Each finalist will deliver a live pitch followed by a Q&A with the judging panel, showcasing ideas at the intersection of technology, design, and social impact that may very well shape tomorrow's economy.

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This program is proudly and exclusively supported by Hanwha Life

Finalists

2026 EMERGING DESIGN COMPETITION FINALISTS

We are excited to announce the finalists of the 2026 Emerging Design Competition:

Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow
2026 Emerging Design Competition Final Pitch

Friday, June 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM (EDT)

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