​A casual gathering for those interested in the Korean startup ecosystem — in New York.

​Overview

​The Korean startup ecosystem is growing globally — across founders, operators, corporates, and institutions.

​This event is designed as an entry point into United Korean Founders (UKF) — a community connecting Korean founders and builders across the U.S. and Korea.

​Whether you're actively building, exploring opportunities, or simply looking to get involved, this is a space to meet others and learn how to plug into the ecosystem.

​Light, open, and intentional — focused on people and conversations.

​What This Is

• ​A UKF community kickoff in NYC

• ​A place to meet others interested in the K startup ecosystem

• ​An introduction to UKF membership and upcoming initiatives (including KOOM)

​This is not a formal program-heavy event — just a good room with the right people.

​Who Should Join

• ​Founders (all stages)

• ​Operators and professionals in tech, business, and media

• ​Individuals interested in Korean startups or cross-border opportunities

• ​Representatives from corporates, institutions, or government organizations

​If you’re curious about getting involved in the ecosystem, you’ll feel at home.

​What to Expect

• ​UKF Introduction
  Brief overview of UKF, membership, and upcoming plans

• ​Open Networking
  Meet others across startups, corporates, and the broader community

• ​Light Refreshments
  Simple food and drinks provided

​About UKF

​United Korean Founders (UKF) is a community of Korean founders and builders across the U.S. and Korea, focused on creating meaningful connections and supporting the next generation of global companies.

​Event Details

• ​Location: NYC (final venue TBA — centrally located)

• ​Time: Evening (TBD)

• ​Format: Casual mixer + short intro

• ​Capacity: ~150–200 attendees