Korean American Center - KAC

🎵K-커뮤니티 챌린지 / WHAT IS THE K-COMMUNITY CHALLENGE?

IT'S K-TRADITIONAL TIME!
Korean Culture Challenge with SF9, BEBE, and EPEX!
We welcome everyone who is interested in, or curious about Korea.
The winning team will be awarded a pre-paid 8-day long trip to Korea, along with the opportunity to perform onstage at the K-Community Festival in November.

Joseon-Pop is a fusion of the words "Joseon" and "Pop.", blending traditional Korean music with contemporary popular styles.

Akdan Gwangchil’s (ADG7) is an example of Joseon pop, featuring a lively and rhythmic song that provides comfort by addressing the hardships of daily life and encouraging the release of worries,
it is inspired by the traditional Korean folk song "Neunsiltaryeong."
Watch the tutorial and guide videos on the KCF official YouTube channel to learn "Whatever," and create your own video to share.
Click the music note and document icon at the top to download the "Whatever" audio and lyrics for ADG7’s
Enhance your video by adding choreography, traditional costumes, or Korean-themed props to make it even more unique.

< 2024 GENRE INFORMATION >
* Registration Period :
August 22, 2024 (Thursday) to September 27, 2024 (Friday), 24:00 (KST)
* Winner Announcement Date : October 2024 (*Date subject to change)
* Winner Team Invitation Period : October 29, 2024 (Tuesday) to November 5, 2024 (Tuesday) *Tentative

* WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
K-Communities that are active worldwide
Anyone, whether individuals or groups, with a strong interest in Korean culture

Source: https://www.kcommunityfestival.com/home-16

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🍁 Don’t Miss Out!
Registration for adult Korean classes at Irvine King Sejong Institute for the fall semester of 2024

FALL 2024: September 16 - November 23 (10 Weeks)
All classes will be held both in person and online via Zoom.
For more information, please visit our Korean American Center website at:(https://koreanamericancenter.org/)

Register Here :
https://koreanamericancenter.regfox.com/fall-2024-kac-sejong-adult-korean-program

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✒ Show off your Korean / 말솜씨·글솜씨 뽐내기

Source: https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🔊2024 Korean Poetry Recitation Contest

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA), in collaboration with KSICUSA, is pleased to announce the 2024 Korean Poetry Recitation Contest. This special event is open to Korean learners (including college students as well as the general public) from across the United States, whose native language IS NOT Korean.

Each entrant will choose one poem from the list (appropriate to their class level) and submit a video of themselves reciting the poem on-screen, in Korean (please see the complete instructions for details at https://www.kccla.org/koreanlanguageprogram/contest/ ).

The video must be your own original work, including your recitation of the poem in Korean and acknowledgments/citations of any images, videos, or music that are copyrighted and/or not yours.

We have prepared over $5,000 worth of prizes.

Have fun, don't feel pressured, and good luck!!

We will be accepting video submissions by email until Friday, September 20, at 11:59 (PDT).

As always, if you have any questions or concerns not covered in the attachment, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]

Source: https://www.kccla.org/koreanlanguageprogram/contest/

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢 Registration for the fall semester at Irvine King Sejong Institute is now open.
We welcome everyone interested in learning Korean.
FALL 2024: September 16 – November 23 (10 Weeks)

All classes will be held both in person and online via Zoom. All times are in Pacific Time Zone (unless otherwise noted). ** Class size is limited**

Register Here :
https://koreanamericancenter.regfox.com/fall-2024-kac-sejong-adult-korean-program

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🖌Minhwa: The Elegance of Korean Folk Paintings

- Exhibition Title: Minhwa: The Elegance of Korean Folk Paintings
- Date: August 8 - August 22, 2024
- Open Hour: Monday - Friday : 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Opening Reception: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Location: KCCLA Art Gallery (2nd Floor) / 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Presenter: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles(KCCLA), Dongduk Women's University (Minhwa Department)
- More information: Tammy Cho at 323-936-3014

Source: https://www.kccla.org/events/view/?eid=7036
Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📚The Korean Cultural Center LA and the LA Public Library have prepared a Korean Storytime event. Children's author Ann Suk Wang tells Korean stories about kindness, loving one's neighbors, and friendship.
Commemorating the 71st anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement (July 27, 1953), this is a time for children to learn about Korean history and intergenerational stories.

* Date and time: July 24th (Wednesday) 4pm

* Location: Pio Pico Library (694 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005)

* Language: English

* Recommended for: children and families

* How to participate: On-site participation (free)

Source: https://www.kccla.org/events

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢Show off your Korean / 말솜씨·글솜씨 뽐내기
Participate in fun speaking and writing events held at King Sejong Institute headquarters.
Feel free to post messages that bring courage and hope to our lives
in the [Participation] > [Speaking Practice], [Writing Practice] page.

[Go to 'Speaking Practice' page]
https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/bbs/ucc/layout1/list.do?language=en

[Go to 'Writing Practice' page]
https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/bbs/post/layout1/list.do?language=en

Source: https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🍉Summer Cultural Class
At the Irvine King Sejong Institute, the “Sip & Paint” cultural class was held.
To welcome summer, the students studied with teacher Suzi Kim to beautifully draw 'Soguado' with a watermelon, a type of folk painting 'Minwha'.
It was an exciting time to experience the world of Korean folk painting 'Minwha Soguado' while enjoying delicious drinks and snacks.

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🎊The story of Irvine King Sejong Institute's spring semester closing ceremony and Open House event

Irvine King Sejong Institute held the spring semester closing ceremony and open house.
We made the traditional lunch box seen in the 'Squid Game' series and ate it together for lunch.
Participants also participated in fun activities such as viewing an exhibition of Korean traditional cultural items, experiencing wearing Hanbok, and making bookmarks with pretty calligraphy writing.
Lastly, we had time to make Cucumber Sobagi, one of the Korean kimchi. 🥒🥒
It was a meaningful time to enjoy interesting and diverse Korean culture.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the event.
Irvine King Sejong Institute members look forward to meeting those who were unfortunately unable to participate in this event at the next event. 😊

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢News from Irvine King Sejong Institute’s writing and speaking contest

✒A writing contest was held at Irvine King Sejong Institute. The six students moved the hearts of the judges by expressing their experiences related to Korea in honest and well-structured writing.
🥇Grand Prize: Betty Shaw
🥈Excellence Award: Natalia Chacon
🎖Rookie Award: Marlissa Conroy

🎤A speaking contest was held, too. Eight students participated in the speaking contest, and their speeches were very interesting and moving. It was a time for the audience to become deeply immersed in the participants' interesting and special stories.
🥇Grand Prize: Jessica Barnes
🥈Excellence Award: Kanoa Pillen
🎖Rookie Award: Joshua Misa

Congratulations to all the winners of the Irvine KSI writing and speaking contest. 👏👏👏
We are truly proud of not only the winners, but also all of you participants who unfortunately missed out on the award but delivered great writing and speeches. ☺

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢Register for the Summer 2024 KAC Korean Class!

* June 24 – September 5 (10 Weeks)
(No Classes on Thursday, July 4th for Independence Day.)

Irvine King Sejong Institute is presented by the Korean American Center through the sponsorship of the King Sejong Institute Foundation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the South Korean government. For more information, please visit our Korean American Center Website (https://koreanamericancenter.org/)

Classes for ADULTS ONLY (must be 16 years or older)

[ Register Here! ]
https://koreanamericancenter.regfox.com/summer-2024-kac-sejong-adult-korean-program

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🔊 [2024 Irvine Sejong Speech & Writing Preliminary Contest]

The writing contest and speech contest will be held at King Sejong Institute again this year.
This time, speech contest will be held in a hybrid - Zoom and in-person.
We encourage the Lower-level students participate. It is such a good chance to practice public speaking in Korean. Also you will receive a participation prize.
In the future, you will be the winner and then be invited to Korea. This will be a great opportunity for your Korean to improve in the future.

< Welcome to watch the Speech Preliminary Contest in person! >
Where: Cypress community center in Irvine (255 Visions, Irvine, CA 92620)
Even if you're not a participant in the competition, you're welcome to attend and observe the speech contest live! Following the contest, we'll also be hosting a closing ceremony and open house at the same venue, making it a great opportunity for all students to join and experience this exciting event firsthand.

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢 [종강식 & Open-house] KAC Irvine Sejong invite you to the closing ceremony & Open-house!!!
KAC Irvine King Sejong Family,
You are invited to the closing ceremony and KAC open house.
Please come with your family and friends.
RSVP link is here.
https://forms.gle/Bec2P1byRfC18hqY9

We look forward to seeing you there.

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🔊Last cultural class of spring semester:
< Korean domestic lifestyle and culture; Making a small folding screen >

During the last culture class of the spring semester at Irvine King Sejong Institute, we created a beautiful folding screen by choosing one of the old Korean paintings, Four Gentlemen (paintings of plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, and bamboo in traditional Korean painting) and Chochungdo (paintings of plants and insects). We were able to experience Korea's beautiful family life and culture by making decorative folding screens.

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🍲In the third cultural class of the spring semester at Irvine King Sejong Institute, we studied History of Bulgogi and the process making Bulgogi. When the bulgogi was ready, we enjoyed it with rice. It was a very yummy time!

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

💡부처님 오신날과 전등만들기 < Buddha's Birthday and Making Lantern >

In the second cultural class of the spring semester at Irvine King Sejong Institute, we studied Buddha's Birthday, and students made beautiful lanterns with wishes.

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢2025 POSCO Asia Fellowship (PAF) Program Announcement
(Only for STEM Fields)

POSCO TJ Park Foundation operates 「POSCO Asia Fellowship」program which aims to support young aspiring intellectuals who are pursuing their Master’s or Doctorial degrees in STEM fields in Korea.
We are looking for promising Asian students who grow into a global leader.

More details: https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/bbs/notice/layout4/detail.do?bbsSeq=2562328&language=en

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢2024 한국어 말하기･쓰기 대회 안내
2024 King Sejong Institute Korean Speaking & Writing Contest

2024 Irvine King Sejong Institute
Speech & Writing Preliminary Contest Guide

1. Event Date & Place:
* Speech contest: When: 6/15. 10:00 am (Saturday)

Where: Cypress community center in Irvine(255 Visions, Irvine, CA 92620)
as well as through a Zoom (simultaneously cast)

• Implemented into two stages- Lower speech level (Beginner 1 - 4) and Upper speech level
(Beginner 5 and above)
* Writing contest: When: 6/14. 6pm (Friday) Where: via Zoom only
• Implemented into two stages- Lower speech level (Beginner 1 - 4) and Upper speech level
(Beginner 5 and above)
• Immediately after the contest starts, take a photo of the manuscript written in real time and
send it.
2. Competition format: In-person and Zoom real-time video competition for Speech contest.
Zoom real-time video competition for Writing contest.
3. Application
Applicants should submit the application to his/her teacher by May 18th.
Applicants may get advice on contest material from his/her teacher up to 3 times before the
competition.
4. Eligibility to participate
Current spring semester students (those whose parents do not speak Korean as their mother
tongue)
5. Theme:
• For the speech contest: You may choose one of the following.
1) 내가 가장 멋있었던 순간 The moment when I looked coolest
2) 내가 경험한 특별한 한국문화 Unique Korean culture that I had experienced
• For the writing contest
1) 한국어를 배우며 얻은 것 Something I have attained while taking Korean language
class beside knowledge on Korean
2) 한국의 첫인상과 이미지 Your first impression and image of Korea
6. Presentation time limit
• For the speech contest: 1~4 minutes
• For the writing contest: less than 4 pages official paper provided by KAC (200~800 syllables)
7. Awards:
1) Outstanding Contestants selected from the local preliminary contest will receive a certificate
and a prize.
2) All contestants will receive a small gift from Irvine Sejong Institute.
3) Top 2 contestants (speech and writing total score) will be invited to Korea for 2024 Korean
Cultural Experience Program for King Sejong Institute Learners in October 2024.
4) You may be selected to participate in the final contest in Korea.
5) You may have privilege to study Korean at Korean universities among the final winners from
the contest in Korea.

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

😊 News about cultural classes at Irvine King Sejong Institute, making bookmarks with Minwha.

Irvine King Sejong Institute's first culture class of the spring semester was held.
Students learned about Minwha, then colored the Minwhas with their own feelings and personalities and completed the bookmarks by writing their favorite Korean words and their names on the bookmarks with a brush pen.
It was a meaningful opportunity to have wonderful bookmarks containing the sentiments of Korean culture.

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📣Korean American Center Irvine King Sejong Institute invites you to free Korean culture class sessions until the end of Spring semester.
All classes are in person, so we need your RSVP.
This class is only for students currently enrolled at Irvine King Sejong Institute.

* First cultural class of spring semester
민화와 이름을 담은 책갈피 만들기
Making a bookmark with Minhwa and your name

* When: Monday, April 29th, 5:40-6:20 pm PST
* Location: KOREAN AMERICAN CENTER,
20 Truman St, Suite #101, Irvine

* Teacher: Judy Park
* Description: In April, full of the scent of spring, Irvine King Sejong Institute opens the first cultural class of the spring semester as an in-person class. The topic of the first culture class is making bookmarks with ‘Minhwa’ on them. 'Minhwa' is a traditional Korean painting that is colorful and can capture the humor and personality of the person who paints it. Come to our culture class and make your own bookmark with a Korean ‘Minhwa’, your name and your favorite Korean word. All materials needed to make folk painting bookmarks are provided by Irvine King Sejong Institute.
However, if you prepare your own sharpened colored pencils and thin colored markers, you will be able to create even more beautiful folk paintings.

* RSVP link: https://forms.gle/fZE38kHYgkt3suh77

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢 KAC is excited to present an amazing project that you can be a part of!

HANGEUL WALL PROJECT: Things I Love to Talk About



Join us in creating the world’s largest Hanguel Wall in New York!

In September 2024, the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY), in collaboration with
globally renowned artist Ik-Joong Kang, will unveil “HANGEUL WALL” immortalizing the
wisdom and experiences of people around the world in the atrium of the KCCNY. For this
ambitious project, we are launching an intriguing website (www.hangeulwall.org) where participants can create their own artworks embodying their life philosophies under the theme of
“Things I Love to Talk About”. Among them, 1,000 beautiful pieces will be selected to be transformed into the Hangeul Wall.
Numerous celebrities, including Korean actress Han Hyo-joo and Lee Hanee have joined the project to share their thoughts and wisdom with the world. This is a unique opportunity to imprint your legacy on a cultural milestone—the “HANGEUL WALL”.

Pre-Participation Period: April 15 – April 26, 2024

Source: https://www.hangeulwall.org/en
Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🎬A screening of the animation will be held at the Korean Cultural Center in LA.
This screening is free, but please RSVP for a reservation.
https://www.kccla.org/events/ko/view/?eid=7032

⏱schedule
4.17 (Wednesday) 7PM
*RSVP check-in 6:30PM
🎞location
Ari Hall, 3rd floor, Korean Cultural Center LA

It was produced based on the novels ‘When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom’ by Lee Hyo-seok, ‘A Lucky Day’ by Hyun Jin-geon, and ‘Bom Bom’ by Kim Yu-jeong, and is an omnibus-type film that combines the three works.

Source: https://www.kccla.org/
Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

The road called life (2014) 1m 30s trailer_ENG [The road called life] (2014)South Korean animated filmAll, 1h 30mDirector : Jae-huun Ahn, Hye-Jin Hanvoice : Gwang-Jang, Sang-il Nam, Young-jae Park, Jonghy...

Education Seminar in Korean for Korean parents this Saturday 10-11:30 AM in Irvine.

🎵Second Month LA Concert ‘A Pansori Night with Second Moon’

Date: Monday, April 15, 2024
To commemorate Asian Heritage Month (AAPI) in May, the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles (Director Jeong Sang-won) will hold the "A Pansori Night with Second Moon" concert at Ari Hall on the 3rd floor of the cultural center at 7 p.m. on April 15.

This event is one of the western US tours of the fusion band 'Second Moon', which is gaining popularity by performing various Korean drama insert songs. 'Second Moon', which has always pursued experiments with various musical genres, is a group representing various races and cultures. It was planned as an opportunity to showcase cultural diversity in LA.

This screening is free, but advance reservation is required. Advance reservations can be made on the KCCLA website at www.kccla.org. For performance inquiries, please contact [email protected] or call (323) 936-7141.

Source: https://www.kccla.org/
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📢 [한국학중앙연구원] 2024 한문연수 펠로십 심화반 모집
[Academy of Korean Studies] 2024 Hanmun (Korean-Chinese Character) Training Fellowship Advanced Class Recruitment

Source: http://intl.aks.ac.kr/english/index.do

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

📢 [메타버스 세종학당 3월 이벤트]개강 파티에 놀러와!
Invitation To New Semester Party

Participate: https://zep.us/

Source: https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/bbs/notice/layout4/detail.do?bbsSeq=2561626&language=ko

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📢Register Now Open for KAC Kids Korean Classes & Summer Camps!

⏰2024 SPRING Korean Class (Hybrid)
https://koreanamericancenter.regfox.com/childrens-fun-korean-classes-spring-2024

⏰ 2024 SUMMER KOREAN IMMERSION CAMP (In-Person)
https://koreanamericancenter.regfox.com/children-youth-korean-camp---summer-2024

⏰2024 SUMMER KOREAN VIRTUAL CAMP (ZOOM)
https://koreanamericancenter.regfox.com/children-youth-korean-zoom-class---summer-2024

Visit: http://KoreanAmericanCenter.org

🔊SPRING 2024 Korean class registration is Now Open!

🎶Register Here
https://koreanamericancenter.regfox.com/spring-2024-kac-sejong-adult-korean-program

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📣Korea Customs Service's Korean goods review event
Source: https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/bbs/notice/layout4/detail.do?bbsSeq=2561484&language=ko

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