CKA Spring 2022 New Members Announcement
Dear Distinguished CKA Members, I am proud to introduce our 9 newest members to the Council of Korean Americans. Our Spring 2022 membership cohort is composed of trailblazers and…
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Council of Korean Americans and Korean American Coalition – LA Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Los Angeles Riots / Uprising
Council of Korean Americans and Korean American Coalition – LA Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Los Angeles Riots / Uprising Korean American Communities to Reflect on the Impact of “Saigu”…
April 2022 Newsletter
Dear CKA Supporters and Friends, With April in full swing, we look forward to CKA’s biggest event this spring. Today, April 29th, 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the SAIGU…
March 2022 Newsletter
March is Women’s History Month. In honor of International Women’s Day, CKA’s Women’s Affinity Group hosted an online conversation on hope and healing for Korean American women in the midst…
February 2022 Newsletter
We hope you enjoyed the Lunar New Year festivities earlier this month and spent time with loved ones. This February, we are excited to start a new season of in-person…
Grief, Resolve, and Support After Attacks on Asian American Women in New York City
Grief, Resolve, and Support After Attacks on Asian American Women in New York City The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the families of Michelle…
CKA Winter 2021 New Members Announcement
Dear Distinguished CKA Members, I am proud to introduce our 40 newest members to the Council of Korean Americans. Our Winter 2021 membership cohort is composed of trailblazers and…
January 2022 Newsletter
With a new year comes more opportunities to celebrate and strengthen the Korean American community. As we begin 2022, we would like to thank you again for your support and…
December 2021 Newsletter
With the year coming to a close, we thank you for your support and commitment to CKA. We have made great strides to nurture leaders and strengthen the Korean American…
CKA Celebrates Historic Confirmation of Judge Lucy H. Koh
CKA Celebrates Historic Confirmation of Judge Lucy H. Koh Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm the appointment of Judge Lucy H. Koh to serve…
CKA Fall 2021 New Members Announcement
Dear Distinguished CKA Members, I am proud to introduce our 14 newest members to the Council of Korean Americans. Our Fall 2021 membership cohort is composed of trailblazers and…
November 2021 Newsletter
We hope you are all enjoying the fall weather and staying warm. At CKA, we thank you for all the support we received during our virtual gala and in-person receptions…
Daniel Dae Kim, Justin Chon, Chloe Kim, Eric Nam, and John Suh to be Honored at 10th Anniversary CKA Gala
Daniel Dae Kim, Justin Chon, Chloe Kim, Eric Nam, and John Suh to be Honored at 10th Anniversary CKA Gala Washington, D.C. – The Council of Korean Americans (CKA)…
Council of Korean Americans Merges with the Network of Korean American Leaders
Council of Korean Americans Merges with the Network of Korean American Leaders Combined Organization Poised to Develop Next Generation of Korean American Leaders Washington, D.C. – Today, the…
September 2021 Newsletter
This September, we are excited to count down to this year’s gala. Our theme, Reclaiming our Narrative, Redefining our Future, honors and celebrates the inspiring heroes who are making a…
In Memoriam: CKA Honors the Life of Dr. Myung-Ki Hong
In Memoriam: CKA Honors the Life of Dr. Myung-Ki Hong The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) honors the life of pioneer, philanthropist, and mentor, Dr. Myung-Ki Hong. We share…
CKA Celebrates the Milestone Nomination of Judge Lucy H. Koh to the U.S. Court of Appeals
CKA Celebrates the Milestone Nomination of Judge Lucy H. Koh to the U.S. Court of Appeals Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, President Joseph Biden announced the nomination of Judge…
CKA Summer 2021 New Members Announcement
Dear Distinguished CKA Members, I am proud to introduce our 17 newest members to the Council of Korean Americans. Our Summer 2021 membership cohort is composed of trailblazers and…
August 2021 Newsletter
We hope all of you are enjoying the warm summer days with friends and family. It has been a busy July at CKA. In partnership with Korean American Coalition -…
June 2021 Newsletter
This June, we are proud to announce the release of two new CKA web pages. The Events Calendar showcases all of CKA’s upcoming events so that you never miss what’s…
Season 3: Episode 7 with Jennifer Koh
Our seventh episode of Season Three of CKA’s Korean American Perspectives podcast series features features Jennifer Koh, Internationally-Acclaimed Violinist and Founder & Artistic Director of ARCO Collaborative. To speak with…
Season 3: Episode 6 with Marshall Cho
Our sixth episode of Season Three of CKA’s Korean American Perspectives podcast series features Marshall Cho, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Lake Oswego High School. In this interview, Marshall recounts…
CKA Spring 2021 New Members Announcement
Dear Distinguished CKA Members, I am proud to introduce our 12 newest members to the Council of Korean Americans. Our Spring 2021 membership cohort is composed of trailblazers and innovators in…
Season 3: Episode 5 with Debbie Shon
Our fifth episode of Season Three of CKA’s Korean American Perspectives podcast series features Debbie Shon, Chief Strategy Officer of USA Gymnastics, legal and political advisor, NBA registered agent, and…
May 2021 Newsletter
This May, we invite you to celebrate Asian American History Month with CKA. Next Wednesday, we are hosting an all-star panel of Korean American leaders in the NFL, organized by…
Season 3: Episode 4 with Dow Kim
Our fourth episode of Season Three of CKA’s Korean American Perspectives podcast series features Dow Kim, a former leading Wall Street financier, philanthropist, and loving father. Join us as we…
CKA and Leading Organizations Call for Action to End Anti-Asian Hate
Leading Organizations From Diverse Communities Unite And Call For Action To End Anti-Asian Hate Coalition of National Organizations to Have Ongoing Dialogue to Help Address Challenges Affecting the AAPI Community…
Season 3: Episode 3 with Tammy Kim
Our third episode of Season Three of CKA’s Korean American Perspectives podcast series features Tammy Kim, Vice Mayor of the City of Irvine and Founder & Managing Director of the Korean…
The Time is Now: #StopAsianHate – Asian American Day of Action and Healing
The Time is Now: #StopAsianHate Asian American Day of Action and Healing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date Published: March 26, 2021 Washington, D.C. — On this National Day of…
Resources and Media Coverage on Anti-Asian Violence
Official Press Statements & Testimony (March 26, 2021) The Time is Now: #StopAsianHate Asian American Day of Action and Healing (March 18, 2021) CKA Statement – Congressional Hearing on “Discrimination…
CKA Written Statement – Congressional Hearing on “Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans”
CKA Submits Written Statement for Congressional Hearing on “Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans” On March 18, 2021, the United States House of Representatives Committee On The Judiciary, Subcommittee…
Council of Korean Americans Mourns Victims of Atlanta Shootings
Council of Korean Americans Mourns Victims of Atlanta Shootings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date Published: March 17, 2021 Washington, D.C. — The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) extends its…
Season 3: Episode 2 with Chang-Rae Lee
Our second episode of Season Three of CKA’s Korean American Perspectives podcast series features Chang-Rae Lee, a New York Times Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, and our guest host,…
March 2021 Newsletter
This past month, CKA launched two new initiatives: our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative, with a Fireside Chat featuring award-winning novelist Chang-rae Lee, and our Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and…
Season 3: Episode 1 with Steve Park of Little Lights Urban Ministries
Our first episode of Season Three of CKA’s Korean American Perspectives podcast series features Steve Park, the Founder and Executive Director of Little Lights Urban Ministries here in Washington, D.C. Steve Park…
Introducing Season 3 with Abraham Kim
The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) is proud to present the third season of our Korean American Perspectives podcast, in a brand-new video format! With this new upgrade to video,…
CKA Condemns Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
CKA Condemns Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date Published: February 22, 2021 Washington, DC —The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) strongly condemns the recent rise…
February Newsletter
On behalf of CKA, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year and Seollal. While this year’s festivities and celebrations have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic…
Council of Korean Americans Rejects Erasure of the Experiences of Comfort Women by Harvard Professor
Council of Korean Americans Rejects Erasure of the Experiences of Comfort Women by Harvard Professor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date Published: February 11, 2021 Washington, DC — The Council…
Council of Korean Americans Launches Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Sports (ACES) Initiative with Celebrated Author Chang-Rae Lee
Council of Korean Americans Launches Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Sports (ACES) Initiative with Celebrated Author Chang-Rae Lee Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award Winner, Stanford Professor of English and…
CKA Winter 2020 New Members Announcement
Dear Distinguished CKA Members, I am proud to introduce our 19 newest members to the Council of Korean Americans. Our Winter 2020 membership cohort is composed of trailblazers and…
January Newsletter
JANUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER Official Release of CKA’s National Report On Korean American Day, CKA released a landmark publication, entitled The National Korean American Community: Promises, Perils, and Paradoxes. The report…
Council of Korean Americans Celebrates Korean American Day with a Landmark Publication
Council of Korean Americans Celebrates Korean American Day with a Landmark Publication FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date Published: January 13, 2021 Washington, DC — The Council of Korean Americans…
Internship Opportunity: International LEAN Startup by KIC and GWOIE
Calling all Korean-English bilingual students! 🇺🇸 🇰🇷 The Korean Investment Corporation (KIC) and GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GWOIE) have teamed together to create the International LEAN Startup Internship.…
Kickstarter: “CHOSEN” (선택받은 자) Documentary on Korean Diaspora in the US
Thank you to all who tuned into our Jeronimo Film program that happened on Friday, September 18, co-hosted by KACF-San Francisco and Council of Korean Americans. We hope you enjoyed…
Fight for the Inclusion of Korean American Studies in CA’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
The inclusion of Ethnic Studies in the California education system is a significant step forward. However, the exclusion of Korean American studies from California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum is profoundly…
Connect Young Korean American Leaders for Success
We have seen the significant impact that our Emerging Leaders Network has made over the past six months. From professional development webinars to a virtual summit to a 30-member virtual…
Unite Korean American Community With National Survey
The U.S. Census and various survey reports across the country may accurately capture Asian American demographic data, but never before has a comprehensive survey solely focused on Korean Americans. CKA’s…
Support Korean American Nonprofits During COVID-19
During this COVID-19 pandemic, the needs of the Korean American community are so great. In response to this, we wanted to respond in a meaningful way to help the many…
Korean American Perspectives Podcast Recap
Back in March, we launched the second season of our Korean American Perspectives podcast. At the time, the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic had not yet been fully grasped. Little…
#IgniteNextGen: Reflection on 6-Week Fellowship Program
We can’t believe one month has already passed since the close of our IgniteNextGen Fellowship Program! As the summer comes to a close, we want to reflect back on the…
Support Korean American Nonprofits During COVID-19
Here at the Council of Korean Americans, we have been continuously working to help other nonprofit organizations provide financial support for their respective communities. We’d much value your support in…
Lift Korean American Voices With National Survey
CKA’s national community research survey will continue to assess the Korean American community’s current political and socio-economic conditions. Led by Professor Taeku Lee, George Johnson Professor of Law & Political…
Emerging Leaders Webinar #1: Resume & Interviews
This webinar will be focused on polishing and refining your resumes to stand out amongst the crowd and prepare you for an effective interview performance. We will be providing professional…
Support Korean American Nonprofits During COVID-19
Here at the Council of Korean Americans (CKA), we have been working to help other nonprofit organizations provide financial support for their respective communities and we’d greatly value your support…
National Relief Fund
The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) provided $25,000 relief grants to four Korean American civic organizations in different cities to support their on-going work to serve vulnerable families and communities…
The Korean American Association of Greater New York 2020 High School Internship
The Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) has announced its inaugural summer internship program for high school students. The KAAGNY Internship prioritizes learning and community engagement while providing…
Welcome, New CKA Members!
Our Spring 2020 membership cohort are trailblazers and innovators in business, technology, philanthropy, health, law, government, and humanitarian sectors. We are honored to have them as a part of our…
Season Two Recap of CKA Podcast Korean American Perspectives
Season Two Recap of CKA Podcast Korean American Perspectives Date Published: June 11, 2020 Back in March, we launched the second season of our Korean American Perspectives podcast. At that time,…
Join the Global Giving Campaign to support CKA!
As a supporter of the Council of Korean Americans (CKA), we thank you for your continued interest in our mission of advancing the national voice and influence of the Korean-American…
CKA Stands with the Black Community and Denounces Police Brutality
CKA Stands with the Black Community and Denounces Police Brutality FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date Published: June 1, 2020 Washington, DC — The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) mourns…
Stephanie Han – We Write the Stories of Our Community
Stephanie Han – We Write the Stories of Our Community Date Published: May 22, 2020 We are excited to announce our latest and final episode of Season Two of our…
Eugene Cho — How to Change the World, One Day at a Time
Eugene Cho – How to Change the World, One Day at a Time Date Published: May 15, 2020 As we prepare to wrap up Season Two of our podcast,…
Jinhee Ahn Kim – From Fashion to Fighting Games: An Entrepreneur’s Journey
Jinhee Ahn Kim – From Fashion to Fighting Games: An Entrepreneur’s Journey Date Published: May 08, 2020 Today, we join you to listen to the newly-released Episode 9: From…
David Chun – Navigating to the Top: Corporate Leadership, Board Governance, and Diversity
David Chun – Navigating to the Top: Corporate Leadership, Board Governance, and Diversity Date Published: May 01, 2020 Today, we are excited to be releasing Episode 8: Navigating to…
Remembering Saigu | Looking back at the 1992 LA Riots, 28 years later
Remembering and Learning from Saigu Looking back at the 1992 LA Riots, 28 years later Date Published: April 29, 2020 Today is 4.29 or Saigu. On this day, we…
Kee B. Park – A Journey to Find Meaning – Neurosurgery, Public Health, and North Korea
Kee B. Park – A Journey to Find Meaning – Neurosurgery, Public Health, and North Korea Date Published: April 24, 2020 Today, we feature Episode 7: A Journey to…
Chil Kong — Weaving Our Stories into the Cultural Fabric of America
Chil Kong – Weaving Our Stories into the Cultural Fabric of America Date Published: April 17, 2020 Today, we feature Episode 6: Weaving Our Stories into the Cultural Fabric…
CKA Joins the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans
CKA Joins the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans Date Published: April 8, 2020 We are excited to announce that the Council of Korean Americans (CKA) has joined the…
Jeanie Chang – Navigating Mental Health in Asian American Families
Jeanie Chang – Navigating Mental Health in Asian American Families Date Published: March 27, 2020 We are excited to announce a new episode of our podcast, Korean American Perspective! Today,…
Welcome to Season Two of the Korean American Perspectives Podcast
Welcome to Season Two of the Korean American Perspectives Podcast Date Published: March 20, 2020 We are excited to announce the second season of our podcast, Korean American Perspectives! Like…
“COVID-19: What’s in a Name?” by CKA Member Jerry Kang
“COVID-19: What’s in a Name?” by CKA Member Jerry Kang Date Published: March 17, 2020 Please read this article on the importance of words and how they matter when it…