The Korea Society

February 20, 2014 - Korea, rich in a talented workforce that is driven and globally minded, appears attractive for start-ups and innovative entrepreneurs. David Lee, CEO of Shakr Media, discusses innovation and entrepreneurship and why Korea is attractive for global venture capitalists, incubators, and start-ups.

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http://www.koreasociety.org/corporate/korea_and_startups.html

February 6, 2014 - Chang-rae Lee, the award-winning author of Native Speaker and The Surrendered, has written a fifth book, On Such a Full Sea, which is a highly provocative, deeply affecting story of one woman’s legendary quest in a shocking, future America. Following the January publication of this much anticipated new novel, Chang-rae Lee sits down with fellow writer Susan Choi, whose most recent novel is the acclaimed My Education, to discuss his new book; his writing and exploration of identity and culture; as well as his personal story.

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http://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/literary/chang-rae_lee_on_such_a_full_sea.html

February 10, 2014 - Georgetown Professor, noted Korea analyst, and author of Beyond the Final Score Victor Cha joins Senior Vice President Stephen Noerper for a Studio Korea taping on sports, Sochi, and the road to the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. The two discuss Korea’s "coming out" at the historic 1988 Seoul Games, the hand-off of the torch from Sochi to Pyeongchang, and Korea's ambitions as future host. Enjoy a special "Olympics"-themed lunch--with art and memorabilia on display and Sochi opening ceremony highlights--during this special event for members, media, fans of the Winter Games, and those keen on politics and sport!

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http://www.koreasociety.org/policy/winter_games_from_sochi_to_pyeongchang.html

February 7, 2014 - Over the last 15 years, Jung-kyu Kim has traveled extensively throughout Asia and worked in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Singapore. In 2008, he was one of the founding directors of ACA Investments, a Pan-Asian private equity firm headquartered in Singapore, and has a unique perspective on the development of the private-equity industry in Asia. Join us as Jung-kyu Kim discusses the latest investment trends and shares his refreshingly different views on private equity in various Asian markets.

Jung-kyu will also introduce his new book, The Great Equal Society, which he co-authored with renowned philosopher Young-oak Kim. He will explain why Confucianism may hold the key to solving China's challenges in the 21st century and also examine how its timeless wisdom can be applied to current issues in the West, like the growing income gap and ethical lapses on Wall Street. From the practical to the philosophical, if you’re doing business in Asia, you will find this discussion relevant, as well as thought-provoking.

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http://www.koreasociety.org/special-events/young-professionals/a_talk_with_jung-kyu_kim.html