On July 30, the Council of Korean Americans hosted a CKA Dinner at Alder and Ash restaurant in Seattle, WA in conjunction with the #AAJA25 (Asian American Journalists Association 2025) Convention. The event brought together CKA members, prominent media officials & correspondents, business leaders, and local officials. It was a vibrant reunion of old and new friends in a beautiful semi-private restaurant setting immediately adjacent to the Sheraton Grand Seattle hotel, the venue for #AAJA25.

The dinner was one of the opening events four-day Convention that brought together journalists, media professionals, and leaders from around the world. The event reflected CKA’s ongoing commitment to fostering and connecting Korean American leadership across all sectors.