The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) presents an inaugural networking event for young professionals and opinion leaders with an interest in all things Korean. Held in the KCCUK just off Trafalgar Square, on 31 May, Next Gen Late Night is a space to discuss Korean culture.
The evening will start with ‘Talk: Hallyu – What’s Next’ with four industry leaders discussing the influence of the Korean Wave. In 2021, the Korean word ‘Hallyu (Korean Wave; the increase in international interest in Korea and its popular culture, represented by the global success of Korean music, film, TV, fashion, and food)’ was added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) with the statement that “we are all riding the crest of the Korean Wave.”
This recognition reflects the immense international success of Korean culture. Marking the momentum of huge attention towards Korean culture, the first session will explore the definition of Hallyu, its success cases in each industry, ripple effect, and the future.
Moderator
Su-Min Hwang | Media Consultant, Former Head of BBC Korean Service
Speakers
Sanghun Seok | KF Indo-Pacific Visiting Fellow at RUSI, Former South Korean Diplomat
Next Public Diplomacy: The personal experiences and observations on Korean culture as a diplomat, using them as a starting point to explore ways to improve public diplomacy
Jonghwan Bae | Portfolio Management Associate, DWS Group
Hallyu in Business: How did Hallyu together with Korean economic power, impact Korean businesses and working professionals? The overview of successful Korean businesses and professionals around the world, together with the growth of the Korean economy
Julie Yoonnyung Lee | Senior Journalist, BBC
The Power of Korean Storytelling - Shaping Society and Future Generations: The social impact of Hallyu, using compelling examples of Korean content, and explore how we can sustain this cultural phenomenon by nurturing future talent
Judy Joo | Entrepreneur, Chef
Why Korean Food is Unique: How Hallyu has influenced the cuisine business in London and the United States
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Following the Talk, ‘Next-Gen Networking’ will continue. It is designed to connect professionals, industry experts, and opinion leaders who are interested in Korea. Net-Gen Networking will provide a platform for sharing insights, exploring emerging opinions on Korean culture, and building valuable connections.
Dr. Seunghye Sun, a Director of the KCCUK, said: “We imagine what is the age of coming. It is truly meaningful to share the next generation's creative insights. We are here and now, and foresee the future with the next generation. Together, we explore how Korean Wave creators and fans have led the culture of digital generation, which influences the digital fantasy-reality in both real and digital societies.”
Sue Lee, a Communications Manager of the KCCUK, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to launch the first Next-Gen Late Night at the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Next-Gen Late Night aims to be a channel to connect industry experts who are interested in all things Korean, especially Korean culture, fostering collaborations and growth opportunities. The KCCUK invites everyone to celebrate the exciting moment of the Korean Wave, and we are excited to open the discussions with you all.”
Full video of the Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFLaikXFx0s&ab_channel=KoreanCulturalCentreUK