LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2024 — At the Asia Society Southern California's (ASSC) 2024 Annual Gala, Asia Society President and CEO Dr. Kyung-wha Kang delivers the opening remarks to the 2024 ASSC Annual Gala. Dr. Kang speaks about the importance of her role as Asia Society’s first woman president — from an Asian country — in promoting the organization’s mission to foster insights, encourage engagement, elevate voices from the region, and address challenges. Asia Society Trustee and ASSC Chair Katie Soo delivers the introductory remarks and actor Kara Wang hosts the program. (8 min., 8 sec.)