The Power of Jeong(정)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Cipriani Wall Street (NYC)
Black Tie Optional

KACF’s Annual Gala is our most anticipated event of the year, celebrating the Power of Jeong (정)ㅡthe intangible, yet powerful Korean concept of deep connection that keeps us rooted in community and inspired to give back together.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor extraordinary individuals and organizations making a lasting impact.

Funds raised will support KACF and our nonprofit partners across the country in lifting up our most vulnerable neighbors and building a thriving future for every Korean American.

6:30 PM: Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM: Dinner & Awards Ceremony

HONOREES

Honoree: Margarette Lee

Principal & CEO
Youngwoo & Associates LLC

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Honoree: Sebastian Seung

Anthony B. Evnin Professor in the Neuroscience Institute and Computer Science Department
Princeton University

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Trailblazers: Junghyun "JP" & Ellia Park

Co-Founders & Owners
NA:EUN Hospitality

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SPECIAL GUEST

Han Hyo-joo

Actress

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

Eric Nam

Musician, Actor & Entrepreneur

GALA CHAIRS

Greg Lee

Head of the Industrials
Group in the Americas
Goldman Sachs

Josephine Shin

Global Fixed Income
Portfolio Manager
Delphi Capital Management

Jumee Song

Vice President &
Chief Operations Officer
Siegel Family Endowment

DINNER CHAIRS

Janice Lee & Joe Bae
Elli & John Bai
Lisa Kim & Eunu Chun
Hajin Lee & Michael Chung
Laura & Mun Hong
Jane & In Seon Hwang
Miky Lee
Esther & Tom Lee
So-Chung Shinn & Tony W. Lee
Serena & John Liew
Jeannie Park
Sun Hee Kim & Rich Park
Sarah Min & Matt Pincus
Bonnie & Ekwan Rhow
Miyoung Lee & Neil Simpkins