Local capital, global opportunities
The PERE Network’s 9th annual Seoul Forum is back on September 19 to connect Korean investors with global managers.
Expand your network, gain actionable insight, and escalate your fundraising potential by understanding how Korea’s most active private real estate investors are looking to allocate capital.
Understand the needs of local investors and determine the future direction of outbound and domestic capital flows.
Buy your PERE Network membership today and join us at the Seoul Forum this September.
PERE Japan Korea Week
The PERE Network’s Seoul Forum is part of PERE Japan Korea Week, connecting global fund managers with the biggest institutional investors in Japan and Korea.
Expand your network and advance your fundraising with access to private real estate opportunities in the region.
Learn how you can attend both the Seoul Forum and Tokyo Forum here.
Why attend Seoul Forum?
Boost your fundraising
Get the latest insight from Korean investors and align your investment strategies with their allocation appetite.
Gain strategic insight
Understand the core sectors and strategies that investors will focus on in 2023 and beyond.
Better connections
Set up pre-event meetings and continue the conversation after the Forum with your membership to PERE Network. Gain access to 1,000+ investors and managers globally, regular monthly insights and online meetings with fellow industry leaders.
Meet our keynote speaker
Major Korean investor navigates the uncertain global private real estate market
As a lending crisis looms over the global economy and inflation hits new heights, Chung Keun will share his experience and lessons learned in navigating the uncertainties of the global private real estate market. Join us to learn how you can implement the right risk mitigation techniques, and position your investment portfolio for resilience and potential growth.
Chung Keun Kim
CEO
Samsung SRA Asset Management
Investor members
Build strong relationships, share the latest market insights, and shape global capital flow with Korea's most influential investor network.
2023 advisory board
Apply for a complimentary Institutional Investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.
2023 Speakers
PERE Seoul Forum brings together C-level executives and industry thought-leaders to speak about the latest macroeconomic trends and insight impacting your strategies and plans in the region. Download the agenda to learn about the sessions to be discussed at the Forum.
Please contact Rida Shaikh at rida.s@pei.group for a discussion on key topics and speaking opportunities at the PERE Seoul Forum 2023.
Inae Hwang
Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department, Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance
Inae Hwang is the Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department in Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance ("SFMI"), where she is in charge of managing and investing in domestic and overseas real estate asset deals, global blind funds, and project… Read full bio
Chung Keun Kim
Managing Director, Investment, Samsung SRA Asset Management
Mr. Kim spearheads global real estate investment activities of Samsung SRA Asset Management, dedicated real estate arm of Samsung Life Insurance since end of 2019. Prior to joining Samsung SRA Asset Management, he was the head of Infrastructure at KI… Read full bio
Rok Kim
Senior Manager, Real Estate Investment Team, The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union
Rok (Gyeong Rok) Kim is a senior manager for the Real Estate Investment Team at The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union (KTCU). He is based in Seoul, South Korea and is responsible for KTCU’s real estate investments by overseeing its North American and Eur… Read full bio
Ethan Koh
Global Head of Research Operations, PEI Group
Ethan Koh holds the position of Global Head of Research Operations at PEI Group, where he assumes responsibility for overseeing data quality and research operations worldwide. In this capacity, he manages relationships with external parties to enhanc… Read full bio
Song Ah Lee
Director, Alternative Investment Division, Kyobo AXA Investment Managers
Song-ah LEE is the Head of the Alternative Investment Team II and a director at Kyobo AXA Investment Managers(“KAIM”), which is a joint venture between Kyobo Life and AXA Investment Managers. She is responsible for the origination, execution, and man… Read full bio
Christie Ou
Senior Reporter, PERE
Christie Ou is the Asia-Pacific reporter for PERE covering the private equity real estate markets in the region. Prior to joining PERE, she covered Asia’s business market for Bloomberg Business Week Chinese and the credit market for UK based Private… Read full bio
Michael Sheffield
Fund Manager, Dexus Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF)
Michael Sheffield is the Fund Manager for DWPF and is responsible for managing the Fund on behalf of its wholesale investors. He has over 25 years’ experience as an executive leader across funds management, investment and development management, with… Read full bio
Eugene So
Head of Global Alternative Investments Team, IBK Securities
Eugene is the Head of Global Alternative Investments Team, spearheading global alternative fund placement business ranging from private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure. IBK Securities has a strong track record of placing offshore… Read full bio
Thought leadership, branding and networking opportunities
Be part of thought-provoking discussions with leading institutional investors, fund and asset managers, developers, advisers, and strategic partners. Sponsorship gives you:
- VIP access
- Thought-leadership opportunities
- High-profile branding
- And much more …
For exclusive sponsorship packages for 2023, contact Nick Hayes, our Global Business Development Director of Real Estate at nick.h@peimedia.com
2023 sponsors
Pre-Event Resources
Institutional Investors at PERE Seoul Forum 2023
Complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the PERE Network’s Seoul Forum.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.
Previous institutional investors that have attended include
Reconnect with your Korean peers and share the latest market insights.
What to expect on the event day
Investors at PERE Seoul Forum 2023
The forum is the largest meeting place for institutional and private investors, and other members of the real estate community in Korea.
Check out the benefits of joining the conference and who among your peers you will be joining. Apply for a complimentary pass for your or your team today.
Meet the biggest global funds
Network and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest and leading real estate managers before, during and after the event.
Network with your peers
Connect with your peers and understand their strategies and allocation approach to real estate.
Get the latest insights
Discuss the opportunities and challenges your peers are facing in the market.
Explore opportunities
Find investment opportunities across traditional and emerging sectors.
THE NETWORK FOR GLOBAL REAL ESTATE
Make better connections at the Seoul Forum and beyond
The PERE Network is a year-round program of networking and content that enhances the experience of our members at the PERE Seoul Forum.
Members can connect with more than 1,200 investors and managers throughout the year, setup pre-meetings with those attending the Forum, meet in-person on the day, or pick up a conversation after the Forum:
- Find investors who match your investment strategies and set up meetings ahead of the event on our membership platform.
- Get personalised introductions to investors that fit your profile from our dedicated networking team before, during, and after the event.
- Access unique, critical insights exclusive to members throughout the year along with preferential rates to attend any event within the global PERE portfolio
Investor members
Stay connected with regional leaders, knowledge-share daily challenges, and seek answers from industry titans.
Our network makes decisions that shape markets
Explore opportunities with investors from across the globe today with access to the most influential private real estate network.
Seoul Forum attendees get more
By attending the Seoul Forum you will join real estate’s most influential global community, PERE Network. Membership will give you access to:
- PERE Connect – our new tailored networking service
- Content and insights to drive better decisions
- Access to the investor directory
- And much more …
Talk to our team to find out how the Forum and the PERE Network membership can help grow your firm.
PERE Global Events
Join our events globally to gain access to in-depth content, insights, and in-person networking opportunities with institutional investors. Contact our team to learn more.
한국의 자본과 글로벌 기회
2023년 9월 19일 제9회 PERE Seoul Forum이 한국 투자자와 글로벌 매니저를 연결하기 위해 돌아왔습니다.
PERE 서울에 참석하시면 한국 기관투자자들과의 네트워크 확장 및 그들의 통찰력과 자분 배분전략을 파악하실 수 있습니다.
한국 투자자의 요구를 이해하고 국내외 자본 흐름의 미래를 결정하세요.
자금 조성을 빠르게 하는 팁
한국 기관투자자의 최신 시장 인사이트와 자본배분 성향을 확인하시고 귀사의 투자전략에 반영하세요.
전략적 통찰력 확보
기관 투자자들이 2023년과 그 이후에 집중할 코어 부문과 전략을 확인하세요.
더 나은 네트워킹
PERE Network 를 통하여 이벤트 전 미팅 일정을 잡으시고 포럼 후에도 대화를 지속하세요. PERE Network에 접속하시면 전 세계 1,000명 이상의 투자자 및 펀드 매니저들과 네트워킹 및 매월 다양한 업계 리더들의 인사이트 비디오를 보실 수 있습니다.
투자자 네트워크 접속하기
한국에서 가장 영향력 있는 투자자 들과 관계 구축, 최신 시장 인사이트 공유 및 글로벌 자본 흐름을 형성하세요.
PERE Seoul Forum 에서 최고의 인맥 만들기
모든 PERE Seoul Forum 참석자는 네트워킹 플랫폼인 PERE Network의 12개월 멤버십에 가입이 됩니다.
저희 멤버십 회원은 플랫폼을 통해 연중 1,200명 이상의 투자자 및 펀드매니저들과의 이벤트 전후 네트워킹을 하실 수 있습니다.
무료 기관 투자자 패스 신청
적합한 기관 투자자에게는 무료 포럼 참석권이 제공됩니다.
무료 투자자 패스는 재단, 기부금, 보험 회사, 단일 패밀리 오피스, 국부 펀드 및 연금 기금등 펀드 LP 출자를 적극적으로 하고 자문/컨설팅 서비스에 대한 수수료를 징수하지 않는 기관으로 제한됩니다.
패스를 신청하시면 저희 팀이 참석 가능 여부를 알려드립니다.
View the key conversation topics
Download the preliminary agenda to see the trends shaping Korean investors allocation strategies and markets across the region.
Have a topic that you would like to discuss on the agenda? Contact Rida Shaikh today.
View agenda page
Agenda
PERE Seoul Forum - Tuesday 19th
All times in KST/ UTC+9 (Simultaneous translation between Korean and English provided)
07:25 - 09:00
Registration and coffee
07:30 - 09:00
Investor breakfast briefing (invitation only)
A closed-door breakfast briefing for institutional investors. By invitation only.
09:00 - 09:05
PERE welcome and opening remarks
09:05 - 09:20
Keynote speech – Major Korean investor navigates the uncertain global private real estate market
Chung Keun Kim
09:20 - 09:35
Presentation – The PERE analysis of global private real estate fundraising trends
Ethan Koh
09:35 - 10:15
Keynote panel: The to-do list for the next five years if you want to thrive in domestic and overseas real estate markets
Christie Ou,
Song Ah Lee,
Michael Sheffield
- What are the top trends to look out for in global real estate and how you can refine your investment strategy
- Prepare for the challenges ahead by understanding risks in private real estate; protect your portfolio from imminent threats of economic recession and bankruptcies in banking
- How you can make “smarter” investments; a deep dive into the strengthening relationship between tech and property
10:15 - 10:55
Investor Panel: Understanding the shifting investor appetite for real estate in coming 5 years
Rok Kim
- How will the scale of commitments to real estate funds change in the coming years? Which subsectors are getting a commitment boost and which ones are on the chopping block?
- What are the most pressing concerns for institutional investors making allocation decisions?
- How can fund managers better cater to Korean investors?
10:55 - 11:20
Networking coffee break
11:20 - 12:00
Panel: Looking towards the West for the most rewarding investment opportunities
Doyle Kim,
Eugene So
- What are the hottest real estate investment destinations outside of Asia? A deep dive into country market performance and a sector-by-sector analysis of return on investment
- Innovative partnership structures: how should Korean investors structure their investments in the next deal they make with a global fund manager?
- Working together in harmony; what are the differences in practices and culture, and how should new funds in the market adapt their pitch to suit Korean investors?
12:00 - 12:20
Keynote interview- How the Korean real estate market is being reformed
- Looking inwards at the domestic real estate market; understanding its opportunities and challenges
- What’s needed to turn Korea into an attractive investment hub for domestic and overseas investors?
- Which sectors are being developed and supported by government incentives?
12:20 - 13:45
Networking lunch break
13:45 - 14:25
Panel: How the real estate debt strategy can protect your portfolio from downside risk
- How has the deal flow changed in this sub-asset class, and what that means for the future?
- Why is the investor appetite growing for real estate debt?
- How do you position real estate debt within a multi-asset portfolio?
14:25 - 15:05
Panel: Seek no further than Asia-Pacific: the region’s recovery and its emerging opportunities
- Locate the fastest growing cities and sectors within Asia
- Investigate the risk/ return profiles of different regions
- What’s the beginner’s way into a fast-growing Asia-focused portfolio?
15:05 - 15:35
Networking coffee break
15:35 - 16:15
Investor Panel: What are Korean pension funds looking for in the year of 2024?
- To allocate or over-allocated? Are Korean pension funds looking to make new commitments?
- What are the unique needs of pension funds and how fund managers can accommodate them i.e. diversification, liquidity, etc.
- What’s the preferred method for Korean pension funds to access the asset class: co-investments or direct?
16:15 - 16:55
Investor Panel: Insurance companies navigate the trade-off between liquidity and returns
Inae Hwang
- What are the strategies for insurance companies to maximize returns while balancing liquidity in private real estate investments?
- The changing landscape of insurance company investments: How are shifts in regulations, interest rates, and other market factors impacting investment strategies?
- Collaboration between insurance companies and real estate fund managers: what are the best practices for communication and a thriving partnership?
Inae Hwang
Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department, Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance
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16:55 - 18:00
Closing remarks (followed by Networking Cocktails)
Our leading advisory board in 2023
Interested in speaking at PERE Seoul Forum 2023? Please contact Rida Shaikh today.
Susung Choi
Team Leader, Real Estate Finance Team, Shinhan Life
Current roles: Manager, Shinhan Life Investment Banking Team(Real Estate, Infrastructure, Corporate Finance) Manager, Shinhan Life Investment Risk Team Part Leader, Shinhan Life Corporate Finance Head, Shinhan Life Real Estate Finance Team Education:… Read full bio
Jiroo Eoh
Head of Alternative Investment Department, ABL Life Insurance
Jiroo Eoh is the Head of Alternative Investment Department at ABL Life Insurance (Korea, joined since 2017). Jiroo is in charge of ABL Life Insurance’s alternative investment business including strategic investment planning, execution and portfolio m… Read full bio
Jayme Younghee Han
Managing Director and Head of Asia ex-Japan, Pretium Partners
Jayme Han, Managing Director and Head of Asia ex-Japan is responsible for Pretium Partners’ coverage of Asia in the firm's Business Development. Ms Han takes on regional responsibilities focused on distribution within Asia Pacific. She maintains and… Read full bio
Inae Hwang
Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department, Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance
Inae Hwang is the Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department in Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance ("SFMI"), where she is in charge of managing and investing in domestic and overseas real estate asset deals, global blind funds, and project… Read full bio
Rok Kim
Senior Manager, Real Estate Investment Team, The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union
Rok (Gyeong Rok) Kim is a senior manager for the Real Estate Investment Team at The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union (KTCU). He is based in Seoul, South Korea and is responsible for KTCU’s real estate investments by overseeing its North American and Eur… Read full bio
Steven Joongho Kwon
Head of Global Investment Division, Samsung SRA
Mr. Kwon joined Samsung SRA in 2017 and has built a Global Fund of Funds platform with over $3 Billion of capital commitments aggregated across regions, sectors and strategies in both real estate private equity and debt. Prior to joining Samsung SRA,… Read full bio
Song Ah Lee
Director, Alternative Investment Division, Kyobo AXA Investment Managers
Song-ah LEE is the Head of the Alternative Investment Team II and a director at Kyobo AXA Investment Managers(“KAIM”), which is a joint venture between Kyobo Life and AXA Investment Managers. She is responsible for the origination, execution, and man… Read full bio
Jun Park
Team Leader of Real Asset Investment Department, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance
Career experience: - Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance (Korea) / Team Leader of Real Asset Investment Department / 2011 - Present - SK ecoplant (Korea) / Junior Manager of Overseas Infrastructure Sales Team / 2005 - 2009 Education: - UCLA Anderson… Read full bio
Wan Sun Park
Director, TransPacific Group (Asia)
Wan Sun Park has primary responsibility for institutional investor relationships and fundraising in South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand. He is based in Hong Kong. Before joining TransPacific, Wan Sun served as Leader of the Alternative Investment Team… Read full bio
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Inae Hwang
Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department, Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance
Inae Hwang is the Head of Real Estate Finance and Investment Department in Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance ("SFMI"), where she is in charge of managing and investing in domestic and overseas real estate asset deals, global blind funds, and project… Read full bio
Chung Keun Kim
Managing Director, Investment, Samsung SRA Asset Management
Mr. Kim spearheads global real estate investment activities of Samsung SRA Asset Management, dedicated real estate arm of Samsung Life Insurance since end of 2019. Prior to joining Samsung SRA Asset Management, he was the head of Infrastructure at KI… Read full bio
Rok Kim
Senior Manager, Real Estate Investment Team, The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union
Rok (Gyeong Rok) Kim is a senior manager for the Real Estate Investment Team at The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union (KTCU). He is based in Seoul, South Korea and is responsible for KTCU’s real estate investments by overseeing its North American and Eur… Read full bio
Ethan Koh
Global Head of Research Operations, PEI Group
Ethan Koh holds the position of Global Head of Research Operations at PEI Group, where he assumes responsibility for overseeing data quality and research operations worldwide. In this capacity, he manages relationships with external parties to enhanc… Read full bio
Song Ah Lee
Director, Alternative Investment Division, Kyobo AXA Investment Managers
Song-ah LEE is the Head of the Alternative Investment Team II and a director at Kyobo AXA Investment Managers(“KAIM”), which is a joint venture between Kyobo Life and AXA Investment Managers. She is responsible for the origination, execution, and man… Read full bio
Christie Ou
Senior Reporter, PERE
Christie Ou is the Asia-Pacific reporter for PERE covering the private equity real estate markets in the region. Prior to joining PERE, she covered Asia’s business market for Bloomberg Business Week Chinese and the credit market for UK based Private… Read full bio
Michael Sheffield
Fund Manager, Dexus Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF)
Michael Sheffield is the Fund Manager for DWPF and is responsible for managing the Fund on behalf of its wholesale investors. He has over 25 years’ experience as an executive leader across funds management, investment and development management, with… Read full bio
Eugene So
Head of Global Alternative Investments Team, IBK Securities
Eugene is the Head of Global Alternative Investments Team, spearheading global alternative fund placement business ranging from private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure. IBK Securities has a strong track record of placing offshore… Read full bio