Asset Owners and Family Offices: Unlocking Opportunities in Korea and Beyond

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Korean asset owners are expanding their global presence, emerging as influential limited
partners. The country, especially, has seen a notable rise in family offices, reflecting increasing
sophistication in wealth management and investment strategies. As they navigate shifting market dynamics, cross-border capital flows, and sectoral innovation, where are the biggest
opportunities—both within Korea and beyond? This roundtable invites asset owners and family
offices from Korea and overseas to explore strategic investment trends and global capital
allocation.

Moderator

Vincent Park
Partner & Chief Operating Officer, IRONGREY

Speakers

Roxanne Davies
Chief Executive Officer, Proprietary Capital Holdings 

Joon Oh
General Partner, Atinum Ventures

Jenni Risku
Partner & Director, Click Ventures Single Family Office

Michael Wee
Managing Director of Investments, California Endowment

 

Welcome Remarks by Laura Deal Lacey, Executive Vice President, Milken Institute International

6:15 pm – 6:20 pm

 

Opening Remarks by Byoung Hwan Kim, Chairman, Korea’s Financial Services Commission

6:20 pm – 6:30 pm

 

Global Investors’ Outlook on Korea and the World

6:30 pm – 7:05 pm

In an era of economic uncertainty, shifting global dynamics, and rapid technological disruption, global investors face an evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities, and strategic capital allocation has never been more critical. How are global capital market leaders navigating today’s complex financial and macroeconomic environment? How do countries like Korea play into their investment strategies, and what are their long-term growth outlooks for this region and the world? What strategies might help to mitigate risks, while maintaining key cross-border connections to the drivers of growth?

Moderator

Robin Hu
Chair of Asia, Milken Institute; Advisor Senior Director, Temasek

Speakers

Hoon Lee
CIO, Korea Investment Corporation

Timothy Reese
CEO & CIO, Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System

Taewon Yang
Executive Vice President, Korea Investment Holdings

Korea on the Horizon: Evolving Business and Investment Landscape

7:20 pm – 7:55 pm

Korea is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in key sectors such as retail, technology, and
artificial intelligence, with its conglomerates exploring new ventures and expanding their
influence on the world stage. The evolving venture capital landscape and the rise of dynamic
startups continue to reshape the country’s innovation ecosystem, while breakthroughs in AI and
technology further solidify Korea’s position as a leader in the digital age. What opportunities are
driving Korea’s growth, and how can Korean players offer compelling prospects to global
investors? What challenges should Korean players navigate in today’s complex and ever-
changing global political and economic landscape?

Moderator

Richard Ditizio
Chief Executive Officer, Milken Institute

Speakers

John B. Quinn
Executive Chairman and Founding Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart and
Sullivan LLP

Samuel Kim
Vice Chairman & Group CEO, Retail HQ, Lotte Retail Group

JP Lee
Chief Executive Officer, SBVA

 

Closing Remarks Introduction by Junghee Oh, Senior Associate, Milken Institute International

7:55 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Closing Remarks by Jongku Choi, Korea’s Ambassador for International Financial Cooperation & Former Chairman, Korea’s Financial Services Commission

8:00 pm – 8:05 pm