KAY Leaders (Korean Australian Young Leaders)

28/11/2019

2019 Australia-Korea Youth Friendship Forum, Friday 29 November.

28/10/2019

KALA End-of-Year Gala Dinner

Dear KAY Leaders,

As many of you know, KALA (Korean Australian Lawyers' Association) has been in close association with KAY Leaders over the years, often co-hosting important events and representing the Korean Australian professional community.

KALA is hosting the much anticipated 2019 End-of-Year Gala dinner this Thursday, 31 October 2019, at the Bentley Restaurant and Bar. As a gesture of continuing friendship and support, KALA welcomes any KAY Leaders member who would like to attend the event in support of KALA. The event has a restricted number of guests and only a few tickets remain, so get in quick!

Please see the information below, courtesy of KALA:

Tickets are $150 ($100 for students). To buy your tickets, please make a direct transfer to the following account:
Account Name: KALA
BSB: 633 000
Account No: 120586342
Reference: [Your Name]

We are also excited to give you a sneak peek of the 3 course meal for the night at the 2-hatted Bentley Restaurant and Bar:

Entree: Spencer Gulf Kingfish + Target Beetroot + Anise Hyssop / Duck + Barletta Onion + Radicchio + Jamon

Main: Wagyu Beef + Caramelised Yogurt + Shimeji + Jerusalem Artichoke / Corn Fed Chicken + Wood Ear Mushroom + Turnip

Dessert: Caramelised Milk Chocolate + Blueberry + Crème Fraiche Ice Cream / Selection of Cheese

Drinks: a wide selection of Brut Champagne, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Shiraz (non-alcoholic options also available).

Any questions, please let David Kim or Soo Choi or Danny Cheon know. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on the night!

21/09/2019

Congratulations Ken on being recognised in the “40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australian Awards”!

Kenneth Hong is one of the founding members of KAY Leaders and also served the organisation as the president in 2014-2015.

The “40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australian Awards” recognises the achievements of young Asian-Australian leaders in their fields. The Awards are designed to celebrate the achievements of the next generation of Asian-Australians, making them more visible in the wider community and to provide a stepping stone to further leadership opportunities.

https://www.asianaustralianleadership.com.au/40-under-40-awards-winners

20/05/2019

Thanks to those who joined on the night at the information session and post-event dinner!
Please feel free to tag yourself! 😉

20/04/2019

'We are Korean Australian Young Leaders Inc.' Information Night

We are excited to announce that Korean Australian Young Leaders (KAY Leaders) will host an Information Night to provide an opportunity for the Korean Australian community to discover more about our organisation, our plans for the year ahead, meet the current Committee and to join as members of the KAY Leaders.

The $30 fee to the event includes your annual membership fee to become a full member of KAY Leaders. Dinner and refreshments will also be served.

We hope to see you all there! Join us to be a part of a vibrant community in Australia.

Date & Time: Thursday 2nd May, 6PM
Place: Information Session: Arirang Hall, Korean Cultural Centre Australia (Ground, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney)
Dinner(followed by information session): Mamas New York Style(1/338 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000)

Ticket Price: $30 (including Annual membership fee)
Ticket purchase link: http://buytickets.at/informationnight/253387

21/03/2019

We wish everyone a happy harmony day - March 21st!

Today, we celebrate inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all of us that call Australia home.

Please see below Statement from the committee members of KAY Leaders on the recent terror attacks in Christchurch.

Let's stand united and stand against racism.

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The Executives and Committee Members of the Korean Australian Young Leaders (KAY Leaders) are deeply saddened by the devastating attack that occurred at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 March 2019, which resulted in the death of at least 50 people with another 50 people wounded.

We stand in solidarity with our Muslim and New Zealander friends during these difficult times. To the families of the victims who have lost their loved ones, we offer our sincerest condolences. To those who were injured, we pray that they find the strength for a speedy and full recovery.

An incident such as this is not just an attack on the Muslim community, but also an assault upon the core values that we as a multicultural society espouse so deeply. As a community which advocates diversity and inclusiveness, we are deeply disturbed by the inflammatory remarks of Senator Fraser Anning which followed. Australia is home to people from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds. The spirit of sharing with those who have crossed the seas is embedded in our very anthem and Senator Anning’s remarks could not be more at odds to the values we uphold so proudly as a harmonious multicultural society.

We urge our Governments and political leaders to guard against any such actions or comments which seek to spark division and hatred between people of different races, cultures and religions. KAY Leaders will continue to stand united with those who believe in cultural, ethnic, religious, gender and other types of diversity for a more inclusive and harmonious Australia.


KAY Leaders (Korean Australian Young Leaders) Inc.

11/03/2019

On 8th of December 2018, KAY Leaders hosted OKF (Overseas Koreans Foundation)'s Future Leaders Conference Reunion event for the previous participants from the Oceania region at the Parliament of NSW.

The Hon. Jodi McKay MP - Member for Strathfield co-hosted the event with KAY Leaders and also participated as a panel during the group discussions along with Charles Cho, General Counsel - NSW Treasury and Clr Dai Le from Fairfield City Council.

Twenty-three former participants with various professional backgrounds from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra joined at the event. KAY Leader's longtime friend, Clr Dai Le from Fairfield City Council/DAWN gave a keynote speech in the morning session.

The Overseas Korean Foundation(OKF) uses the capabilities of overseas Koreans for national development in line with its globalisation policy. Specifically, OKF carries out efforts to expand educational/cultural exchange that will cultivate the national identity and pride of overseas Koreans. It also works to enhance the relationship between Korea, their native country, and their countries of residence.

OKF hosts the Future Leaders Conference every year in South Korea, inviting hundreds of young leaders with Korean heritage from all over the world.

11/03/2019

Belated post but we would like to thank The Hon. Scott Farlow MLC to acknowledge the importance of the KAY Leaders activities by highlighting last year's the Annual Korean-Australian Young Professionals' Symposium Dinner to the floor of the NSW Legislative Council.

This is such a big encouragement to all KAY Leaders and we will continue striving to empower Korean-Australian young people to find a unified voice in the broader Australian community.

We'd like to congratulate Alex YK Lee and Jenny Han who were also acknowledged in the motion by the Hon. Scott Farlow MLC.

18/11/2018

Finally the photos from the Cocktails night are posted!

Thanks to all the attendees for your support!

https://www.facebook.com/pg/cocktails4charity/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2058297330963932

Thank you Don Kim from Dream Studio for the photographs!!!

13/11/2018

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea is holding a forum with the topic of 'Careers in Government Sector' this Thursday at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel.

The speakers' list for this forum as follows,
- Charles Cho, General Counsel at NSW Treasury
- Christina Danbi Choi, Principal Federal Prosecutor at the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

Please contact on 02-9210-0242 or email to [email protected] for more information

23/10/2018

It is not too late to grab your tickets!!

http://buytickets.at/kaykala/190025

Forgot to purchase the raffles?
Don't worry, you can still buy yours online.
http://buytickets.at/kaykala/190025

Have you already purchased the raffles online?
Good on you!
Your raffles will be ready for pick up at the door.

In this year's Cocktails for Charity, we have following prizes to win!

- 1 x Return Flight to Korea
- 1 x 49inch Flatscreen TV
- 1 x 43inch Flatscreen TV
- 1 x Rice Cooker
- 5 x Sunglasses
- Gift Vouchers
- Restaurant Vouchers
and many more!