What's next for South Korea? With Consul General Euy Whan Kim

South Korea - the global cultural and economic powerhouse - was sent into political crisis when President Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law in the middle of the night in December 2024. Since then, the nation has been made to grapple with insurrection, impeachment, and political upheaval.

Join us February 26th in conversation with Ambassador Euy Whan Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in New York, to discuss how the nation is facing this presidential crisis.

We'll also explore the massive cultural and economic impact South Korea has on the United States and the future of the close bilateral relationship under the new U.S. administration.

When: Wednesday, February 26th | 6:00pm – 7:00pm ET

Where: Studio A at CT Public | 1049 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT

Tickets: $25 Member | $35 Non-member

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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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