The Korea Society Virtual Gala & Awards

Empire produced The Korea Society’s 2020 Annual Gala, which was presented virtually to its members and sponsors. The event was hosted by Juju Chang, co-anchor of ABC News Nightline. It celebrated the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the USA. with a special keynote speech by South Korea’s President, Moon Jae-in and remarks by the US. Ambassador to South Korea, Harry Harris. Three feature videos were produced including a highlight of The Korea Society’s past activities and achievements, a commemoration of the Korean War, and a recognition of Korean culture’s influence on the global stage. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, The Korea Society presented the Van Fleet Award to the US. Korean War veterans, honoring their contribution and sacrifice to strengthen the defense alliance between the US. The global superstars BTS received the final Van Fleet Award for their contribution to strengthening cultural ties between Korea and the USA with an inspirational acceptance speech focused on the universal language of love and their desire to communicate messages of unity through music. The virtual gala concluded with an invite-only VIP Reception, which took place across four virtual rooms on Zoom. Each room held a lively panel discussion exploring carefully curated topics. The panels were moderated by The Korea Society’s Board members and guests in attendance had the opportunity to participate in a brief Q&A session.