External Partnerships
KFS actively partners with various organizations in the Korean and Korean American community for a variety of high impact projects, including The Korea Society for our Lessons Learned speaker series, Maekyung Media Group for Annual Global Financial Leaders Forum, Hanwha Finance for our annual LIFEPLUS NY conferences, and Korean Government agencies among others.
Hanwha Finance
Hanwha Finance is the financial services arm of the broader Hanwha Group, a global conglomerate headquartered in South Korea with diversified operations across industries including energy, aerospace, and finance. As a core pillar of the group, Hanwha Finance provides integrated financial solutions spanning asset management, insurance, global investments, and digital finance, with over $100 billion in assets under management and a growing international footprint. The platform combines the stability of traditional financial services with innovation in AI-driven and digital finance, aiming to deliver personalized financial solutions while fostering sustainable growth for individuals, institutions, and communities worldwide.
Since 2023, KFS has partnered with LIFEPLUS (co-brand of Hanwha Group's financial affiliates) to host the annual LIFEPLUS NY conference, which brings together students and industry leaders for an evening of mentorship, networking, and entertainment.
To learn more about Hanwha Finance and LIFEPLUS NY, please visit here.
The Korea Society
The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening ties between the United States and Korea by promoting greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the two countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in New York City, the Society serves as a leading platform for dialogue and exchange across public policy, business, education, and the arts, convening thought leaders and fostering cross-cultural engagement. Through its programs, research initiatives, and strategic partnerships, The Korea Society plays a key role in advancing the U.S.–Korea relationship and building meaningful connections between institutions and communities in both countries.
KFS partners with The Korea Society to host the ongoing Lessons Learned series, through which senior-level professionals in finance and government come to share personal insights and advice from their extensive industry experiences.
To learn more about The Korea Society, please visit here.
Maekyung Media Group
Maekyung Media Group is one of South Korea’s leading media conglomerates, centered around business, finance, and economic journalism. Founded in 1966 with its flagship publication, the Maeil Business Newspaper, the group has grown into a comprehensive multimedia platform spanning print, broadcasting, and digital media, including MBN (Maeil Broadcasting Network), Maeil Business TV, and its online news portals. Known for its timely and in-depth coverage of financial markets, industry trends, and global economic issues, Maekyung Media Group serves a broad audience of business leaders, policymakers, and professionals, while also playing an influential role in shaping public discourse and advancing Korea’s knowledge-based economy.
KFS has partnered with The Maekyung Group, along with The Korea Society, to host the Annual Global Financial Leaders Forum since 2011, and the K-Wall St. Platform mentorship program since 2021.
To learn more about Maekyung Media Group and our joint events, please visit here.