Korea Finance Society (KFS)

Dear KFS Community, We are delighted to kick off the 2025 KFS Fellowship Program! Please submit applications through this link: https://lnkd.in/gWd4inqS The deadline for resume submission is June 14th, 2024 and first round interviews will be held from June to July 2024. Current freshmen or rising sophomores (class of 2027) are elligible to apply. Please refer to the attached flyer for details, and do not hesitate to reach out to fellowship@kfsociety.com with any questions. Best Regards, Fellowship team

On July 13th, the KFS community enjoyed the 2024 KFS Summer Picnic. 200+ members of the community across all age groups, ranging from prospective Fellows to senior partners, gathered and enjoyed each other’s company over food and drinks. Our deepest thank you to Stellar Tucker for hosting an incredible event once again, following the first successful summer event in 2022. 

Dear KFS Community,   We are reaching out to you in a time of great need. Junoh Kim, a rising junior at NYU Stern and a KFS fellow, was involved in a severe accident on June 23rd when armed carjackers crashed into his Uber while fleeing from a high-speed police chase.   This tragic incident has left Junoh with significant injuries, including severe spinal cord damage. He is currently paralyzed from the waist down and has limited use of his hands. The extent of his recovery remains uncertain.   Since the accident, Junoh has undergone two critical surgeries and is now on a long road to rehabilitation. The physical, emotional, and financial toll of this accident is overwhelming, and we are turning to our community for support.   The accident has been covered in multiple press outlets, including the New York Post and The Chosun Daily, which has helped raise $100,000. These funds are vital to covering Junoh's immediate medical expenses, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. However, the overall costs are substantial, and additional funds are still needed to ensure Junoh receives the best possible care and support during this challenging time.   Please use this link to reach Junoh’s GoFundMe page. Your generous contributions will go towards: 1) Medical bills for surgeries, hospital stays, and specialist consultations. 2) Rehabilitation costs, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and adaptive equipment. 3) Home modifications to accommodate Junoh's new mobility needs. 4) Support services to help Junoh and his family adjust to their new reality.   Every donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in Junoh's journey towards recovery. We would also appreciate any shares of this campaign to help us reach a wider audience.   Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support, prayers, and positive thoughts. Together, we can help Junoh regain strength, independence, and hope for the future.   Sincerely, KFS Fellowship Team https://lnkd.in/exjQt5Vd

We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newest board members, Ji Hye You and David Kim! Ji Hye and David's long-standing affiliation with KFS, marked by their unwavering support and involvement over the years, has been instrumental in driving our organization's growth. We are incredibly excited to work with Ji Hye and David to continue building a stronger community for global Korean Americans in finance.   Ji Hye You is a Partner in the Private Credit Group at Proskauer Rose LLP. She advises private credit funds, corporate borrowers and other financial institutions in connection with wide variety of private credit transactions. Ji Hye received a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.S. from Cornell University.   David Kim is an Assistant Vice President at Blackstone Innovations Investments, where he focuses on executing the firm’s internal investments in early-stage cybersecurity, enterprise software, fintech and proptech companies. David graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Operations Research: Engineering Management Systems from Columbia University.

Congratulations to the KFS Board Member Sandra Schubert for this significant recognition by the Council of Korean Americans!

Congratulations KFS President Mark Kim and Board Member Soo Kim on Anchorage Capital Advisors, L.P.'s partnership with Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd!

Earlier this month, Korea Finance Society (KFS) Women in Finance hosted a dinner series event for IR and LP professionals at the Naro restaurant in NYC. This was an intimate gathering of women in the field to connect and share ideas, best practices, and forge strong relationships.   Our event was organized by Annabelle J. and Leighanne Oh, M.S. and sponsored by Juae Kim Molnar from Intapp.   If you would like to join the Women in Finance distribution list, please fill out your information for our master database: https://lnkd.in/ecTEq4Ei

Thank you Bok-hyun Lee, the governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, and the entire FSS team for graciously hosting KFS for a meaningful breakfast discussion in New York. During the gathering, FSS and KFS engaged in fruitful conversations on ways to further modernize the South Korean capital markets and foster increased collaboration among global investors, Korean investors, and corporations. Open communication and networking were emphasized as essential avenues for achieving these objectives. Special recognition goes to KFS Senior Advisors Michael Chung, Hoon Kim, Ph.D., CFA, Stellar Tucker, and Lisa Lee, as well as KFS President Mark Kim and Executive Committee Member David Kim, for their representation of KFS during this significant occasion. We extend our gratitude to KFS Junior Mentor and talented photographer Chris Oh for capturing the memorable moments of the event. Click here for press coverage: https://lnkd.in/e47FbAPH

Dear KFS Community, We are pleased to kick off our very first Lessons Learned series in the West Coast, featuring SG Lee, Founder/CEO of Viva Republica (Toss). Toss is Korea’s #1 fintech super app with one-third of the South Korean population actively using the platform today. As the company is preparing to go public, this is an incredible opportunity to hear SG’s story behind a dentist-turned-entrepreneur and his 10-year journey from inception to present-day Toss. Hosted by Altos Ventures, the event will be held on Monday, May 27 at 6pm PT. Kindly note that this event falls on the tail end of the Memorial Day weekend, but we hope most folks are back in town by Monday evening to kickstart your week with inspirations! This event is meant to be an interactive conversation, so we will be hosting it exclusively in-person in the Bay Area. To receive event details, please register by Friday, May 24: https://lnkd.in/e2uzx5uM

Korea Finance Society (KFS) hosted its second KFS Career Day on April 26th, 2024, in partnership with the Korean Consulate General and Korea Investment Corporation at the Korean Cultural Center in New York. More than 50 college undergraduate freshmen and sophomores had an opportunity to gain insights into diverse financial careers through a panel discussion, featuring leaders from private equity, credit, hedge fund, and LP, as well as a behavioral and technical workshop session from members of the KFS Executive Committee. Special thanks to Korean Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and Korea Investment Corporation for hosting this event. Also, a huge thank you to Aaron Maeng, Andrew Kim, William Im and Kyoung Taek Lee for their valuable insights, and to David Kim, SK Ra and Jason Oh for running the workshops.