South Korea is taking over the world. From legions of fans flocking to K-Pop artists to the undeniable impact of Korean cuisine, products, and culture, the world is taking notice. How did the nation rise to become the global powerhouse it is today?
Ambassador Euy Whan Kim, Consul General of South Korea in New York, joins us to explore the massive cultural and economic impact South Korea has on the U.S. and the world. We’ll tackle everything from South Korea’s global cultural wave to the internal challenges it’s facing – including a hostile neighborhood and a presidential crisis.
Come try delicious Korean specialties while discussing the unstoppable cultural force that is South Korea – and how the nation’s global rise is just getting started.
The Details
When: Wednesday, February 26th | 6:00pm – 7:00pm ET
Doors open 5:30 for Korean bites and mingling
Where: Studio A at CT Public | 1049 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT
Tickets: $25 Member | $35 Non-member | RSVP Today
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Amb. Euy Whan Kim
Consul General of the Republic of Korea in New York
Consul General Euy Whan Kim assumed his role as the Consul General of the Republic of Korea in New York on December 23, 2022. As an accomplished author of six books and a global expert in public affairs and policy, he brings more than three decades of diverse experience in public service to his current position.
Before becoming Consul General, Mr. Kim held various positions within the Korean government. He served as the Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) from July 2019 to December 2020. This appointment followed his secondment to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor in October 2017.
Beginning in March 2011, he took on multiple Director-General roles within the ACRC, leading the Bureaus of Anti-Corruption, Administrative Appeal, and Ombudsman. In 2008, Mr. Kim served as Deputy Secretary to the President for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Economic Affairs and Public Relations Planning. From 2002, he held various positions at the Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption (KICAC), including Chief Director and Director of several divisions.
Before focusing on anti-corruption, he worked for the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country's antitrust watchdog. Mr. Kim's career began in 1991 at the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs after passing the 34th High Civil Service Examination in 1990. Mr. Kim is married with one daughter. He earned a B.A. in Sociology from Korea University and an M.A. in Public Policy and Management from Ohio State University.
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