Dear KAPAL members,

KAPAL CA is pleased to invite you to our upcoming end of year webinar.

  📢 Topic: Bridging US Market Access in Bio Sciences and Cosmetics: From Partnership to Deployment

With the rapid global rise of Korean cosmetics and continued innovation in bio sciences, we have prepared a timely and practical webinar featuring leading experts in US regulation, diagnostics deployment, and innovation ecosystems.

You will gain valuable insights on:
• US federal frameworks for cosmetic marketing
• Regulatory and clinical development pathways for diagnostics
• Strategies for leveraging incubators, accelerators, and regional innovation hubs to successfully enter and grow in the US market

💬 Live Q&A will be available during the session.

📅 Date and Time:
• KST: December 3, 2025, 8:30–10:00 AM
• PT: December 2, 2025, 3:30–5:00 PM
• ET: December 2, 2025, 6:30–8:00 PM

🔗 Registration: https://bit.ly/47WorpW

(Please see the attached flyer for full details.)

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and prepare your business for success in the US market. We look forward to your participation!

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안녕하세요 KAPAL 회원 여러분,

KAPAL CA에서 연말을 맞아 미국시간 12월 2일에 웨비나를 개최합니다.

📢 주제: 한국 바이오 및 코스메틱의 미국 시장 진입 전략: 규제, 파트너십, 인큐베이팅 그리고 상용화

이번 웨비나에서는 다음과 같은 내용을 다룹니다.
• 미국 내 화장품 규제 환경
• 진단제품의 규제 및 임상 개발 전략
• 미국 인큐베이터 및 지역 혁신 생태계를 활용한 시장 진입과 성장 전략

💬 웨비나 중 실시간 질의응답도 가능합니다.

📅 일시:
• 한국 시간: 2025년 12월 3일 오전 8:30–10:00
• 미국 서부 시간: 2025년 12월 2일 오후 3:30–5:00
• 미국 동부 시간: 2025년 12월 2일 오후 6:30–8:00

🔗 등록 링크: https://bit.ly/47WorpW

(자세한 내용은 첨부된 플라이어를 참고 부탁드립니다.)

회원 여러분의 많은 관심과 참여 바랍니다.
감사합니다.

Save the Date: The 9th KAPAL Annual Conference

Dear colleagues and friends,

We are excited to invite you to the 9th Korean-American Life Scientists Association (KAPAL) Annual Conference, taking place this fall:
– October 24–25, 2025 (Fri–Sat) | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST
– Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (9751 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878)

This year’s theme, “Harmony and Innovation,” highlights collaboration across science, entrepreneurship, and policy. The two-day program will feature:
– Cutting-edge sessions on basic research, life science investment, and FDA regulatory updates
– A dynamic pitching event for U.S. and Korean entrepreneurs
– Networking opportunities with leaders from academia, industry, and government

We are proud to co-host this event with Adelphi Ventures, Johns Hopkins Global Biotechnology Innovation Center (JHBIC), Korea Innovation Center DC (KIC-DC), and KLAM, with strong support from both U.S. and Korean institutions and sponsors.

🔗 Event Registration: https://lnkd.in/e4g5JEJ4
🔗 KAPAL Membership: https://lnkd.in/ehZMQdY2

Dear KAPAL members,

We invite you to the KAPAL Bio Forum on May 22, 2025. 

KAPAL is pleased to host two distinguished experts—one from a leading global law firm and the other representing the State of Maryland—for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities arising from the current global uncertainty. We will explore the U.S. administration’s policy agenda with a focus on the life sciences sector and include insights from the recent State of Maryland delegation’s mission to the Republic of Korea.

Please enjoy the networking opportunity and dinner with us! 

The event details are as follows:

Topic: Challenges and Opportunities in Korea-U.S. Bio Industry Cooperation 

Date: May 22, 2025, Thursday EST 

Time: 6:00 PM-9:30 PM EST 

Location: Embassy of the Republic of Korea (2450 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008) *All attendees are required to bring their ID.

Please consider a CARPOOL, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION or PUBLIC PARKING LOTS.  KAPAL will reimburse Parking Fees with a receipt after the event.

Speakers:

1. Scott Maberry, Partner, Sheppard Mullin 
2. Bradley Gillenwater, Business & Innovation Development Manager, Department of Commerce, Maryland

Welcome Remarks:

• Hyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States

Closing Remarks:

• Soonmahn Park, Managing Director, KHIDI

RSVP: limited to 50 participants

https://forms.gle/nhJX1ED7GLf7DFMVA

*Due to dinner arrangements and limited seating capacity, it is important to accurately determine the number of in-person attendees. 

**Parking lots are very limited. Please consider using public transportation, carpooling or public parking lots. KAPAL will reimburse parking fees with a receipt after the event.

Contact: Jihoon Park (contact@kapal.org),

SCHEDULE:

May 22, 2025 Thursday
5:30-6:00 PM	Check-in
6:00-6:10 PM	Opening Remarks Jihoon Park, President of KAPAL
6:10-6:20 PM	Welcome Remarks Hyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States
6:20-7:00 PM	Dinner and Networking
7:00-7:30 PM	The Trump Administration’s International Trade Agenda: Effect on Prospects for Korea-U.S. Collaboration in Life Sciences
7:30-8:00 PM	Korea-Maryland Collaboration: Recent Investment and Trade Initiatives, Bradley Gillenwater
8:00-8:30 PM	Q&A and Panel Discussion
8:30-8:40 PM	Closing Remarks Soonmahn Park, Managing Director, KHIDI
8:40-9:30 PM	Closing remark/Networking

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

Dear KAPAL members,

🚀 Join Us for a Special Biotech Networking Event! 🌎🔬

KAPAL and KAPAL California are excited to invite you to a special networking event this February as Korea life science delegation including Korea University Medicine, Edgene Inc, BioSpero, Olive Healthcare Inc., EXoPERT, and GHPharm visit San Diego! 🇰🇷🇺🇸

📍 Location: RaDD, 925 Waterfront Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
📅 Date & Time: February 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
🎯 Purpose: Bringing together Korean and San Diego biotech professionals for meaningful connections and collaboration
♟️ Sponsor: KHIDI USA, IQHQ, FLANN Inc.

The registration link: https://lnkd.in/gV2HB_ua

This is a fantastic opportunity to network, exchange insights, and explore collaboration opportunities within the global biotech industry. Whether you’re looking to reconnect or expand your network, this event is the perfect place to do it!

We look forward to meeting you on Feb 24th.

Sincerely,

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org

Dear KAPAL members,

We are inviting you for the 2024 Joint End of Year Celebration Event co-hosted by four local organizations, KAPAL, KASBP DC Chapter, KSEA Washington DC Metro Chapter and KWiSE NIH Chapter (NIH-KWiSE).

When: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 5:30 pm EST

Where: Rollins Congressional Club (1621 Martha Terrace, Rockville, MD 20852)

Please find the attached event poster with a program for details.

Since there are limited number of seats available, please RSVP by Wednesday, 12/18/2024 at:

https://forms.gle/uyWX4kYpgt2M7Xo68

We look forward to seeing you all there.

회원 여러분께,

네 개의 지역단체가 함께 주최하는 2024년 연말 송년 모임에 여러분을 초대합니다.

일시: 2024년 12월 19일 목요일. 오후 5시 30분

장소: Rollins Congressional Club (1621 Martha Terrace, Rockville, MD 20852)

행사에 대한 자세한 내용은 첨부한 포스터와 프로그램을 참조하세요.

저녁식사와 음료 준비를 위해 12월 18일까지 아래 링크에서 등록 부탁드립니다.

https://forms.gle/uyWX4kYpgt2M7Xo68

네 단체가 하나의 등록사이트를 사용하므로, 여러 단체의 멤버십을 가지고 계시는 분도 한번만 등록하시면 됩니다.

많은 분들이 참여하셔서 그간의 근황도 나누시고, 다가올 2025년을 함께 준비하시기를 바랍니다.

Sincerely,

KAPAL admin.

www.kapal.org