Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
  • AMCHAM Special Fireside Chat & Reception
  • American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
    DATE & TIME
    Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    VENUE
    25 Fl. Seminar Hall, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
    Tower B, Centropolis Bldg, 26 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
    TOPIC
    1. U.S. Trade and Foreign Policy: Implications for U.S. – Korea Relations
    2. Korea’s New Administration’s Policy Priorities Amid Global Uncertainties
    DESCRIPTION
    AMCHAM will host a Special Fireside Chat & Reception in partnership with Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (BKL), Korea’s leading law firm. The program will open with a high-level Fireside Chat featuring key opinion leaders in diplomacy, international trade, finance, and global affairs. Speakers or Panelists will share their perspectives on U.S. trade and foreign policy, as well as the new Korean administration’s approach to navigating today’s global uncertainties. Following the discussion, all AMCHAM guests are invited to enjoy an Evening Reception with views of Seoul’s autumn skyline. The reception will include high-quality cuisine, drinks, and DJ music providing a relaxed setting for meaningful networking.

    Notes:
    *This event is generously supported by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (BKL).
    *The event will be conducted in English (no simultaneous interpretation)
    *Reception-only participation is available.
    *Speakers and topics are subject to change.
    COST
    Free
    Event Timetable
    4:40pm - 5:00pm Registration & Networking
    Program Opening
    5:00pm – 5:10pm
    Welcoming Remarks
    James Kim Full bio

    Chairman & CEO
    AMCHAM Korea
    Joonki Yi Full bio

    Managing Partner
    BAE, KIM & LEE LLC
    Fireside Chat
    5:10pm – 5:40pm
    U.S. Foreign Policy and U.S. - Korea Relations
    James Kim Full bio

    Chairman & CEO
    AMCHAM Korea
    Sung Kim Full bio

    President, Hyundai Motor Company
    Senior Advisor (Non-resident), BAE, KIM & LEE LLC
    Panel Discussion
    5:40pm - 6:10pm
    South Korea’s New Administration: Policy Directions Amid Global Uncertainties
    Moderator
    Kyungwook Hur Full bio

    Senior Advisor
    BAE, KIM & LEE LLC
    Sungnam Lim Full bio

    Senior Advisor
    BAE, KIM & LEE LLC
    Byung-il Choi Full bio

    Senior Advisor
    BAE, KIM & LEE LLC
    Seung Beom Koh Full bio

    Senior Advisor
    BAE, KIM & LEE LLC
    6:10pm – 8:30pm Networking Reception
    RSVP BY Friday, September 19, 2025
    * Registration must be completed in advance.
    * Cancelations will be accepted only until September 19(12pm noon).
    CONTACT (email) amchamrsvp@amchamkorea.org
    (phone) 82.2.6201.2255
    50F, Three IFC, 10, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
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