The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles is organizing a webinar to offer legal information aimed at supporting youth employment and entrepreneurship.
This seminar, scheduled to be conducted online at 5 p.m. on October 4, will showcase a presentation by lawyer Kiwon Sung titled, “What to Look for in a U.S. Startup Before Investing.”
Lawyer Sung will explore various U.S. startup investment strategies’ characteristics, pros, and cons. These include convertible promissory notes, simplified agreements for future equity acquisitions, and preferred equity investments. Additionally, he will provide insights on considerations one should make when selecting the most fitting investment structure for a given company.
This webinar series commenced in May and is conducted monthly. On November 1, lawyer Dok Kim will be presenting on the topic, “Precautions for Permanent Residence and Citizenship Applications.”
The webinar is open to the public and will be presented in Korean.
Interested attendees can access the webinar using the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83579527975?pwd=Vjk5RVp4aE9yVVdZZ3lFSzkwK3NoUT09
Webinar ID: 83579527975
Password: 3243
For additional information or to pose questions ahead of the event, please contact at
(213-544-2530) or via email at (jwyoon02@mofa.go.kr).
BY NAKI PARK [park.naki@koreadaily.com]
![Delivery robots in urban areas including LA Koreatown and Hollywood have been involved in a string of incidents, blocking fire engine responses, crossing police lines at active scenes, and colliding with homes and motorcycles. [KTLA • Reddit capture]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0226-delivery-robot-compile-100x70.jpg "Troublesome delivery robots damage gardens, snarl streets")
![Judy Baca, who faces allegations of embezzling $5 million, participates in work on “The Great Wall of Los Angeles” mural in 2023. [Sangjin Kim, The Korea Daily]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0226-nonprofit-1-100x70.jpg "Nonprofit leaders accused of diverting millions meant for the vulnerable")
![A screenshot of the GoFundMe fundraising page created for Kyung Chang Lee. Donations are being collected to support the family of Lee, who was killed in the San Antonio, Texas, shooting. [GoFundMe capture]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0225-KyungChangLee-100x70.jpg "Family of army veteran killed in San Antonio shooting launches fundraiser")
![Downtown Guadalajara in Mexico’s state of Jalisco, which resembled a war zone on February 22 amid arson and other violence by drug cartel members, appears quiet on February 24. The area, usually crowded with tourists and residents, saw a sharp decline in foot traffic and public transportation use. [Pablo Lemus Navarro/X account]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0225-Mexico-100x70.jpg "Cartel leader’s killing sparks unrest, prompts Koreans to reconsider Mexico trips")
