Korean Institute of Minnesota
The Korean Institute of Minnesota (KIM) has been in existence since 1975. It is one of the oldest Korean educational organizations in the nation.
The Korean Institute of Minnesota has been a cultural and educational resource for Korean adoptees, their families, and Korean-American immigrants since it was established in 1975. The origins of KIM came from the needs of Korean American immigrants. In the early 1970's an influx of Korean immigrants settled in Minnesota. Many came for educational and professional development. The overall populati
30/05/2024
Fall enrollment is now open with online and in-person learning options.
The fall semester will begin on September 7th!
Register today at www.koreaninstitute.org.
05/12/2023
Enrollment for the Spring 2024 Semester at KIM is now open!
Head to www.koreaninstitute.org to enroll today! You'll want to do this quickly - spots fill up fast. We cannot wait to see everyone!
16/11/2023
Today is the BIG day!
Show your support for KIM by donating through GiveMN.org and you'll have the chance to have an additional $500 added to your donation ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/GivetoKIM23
15/11/2023
Tomorrow (11/16) is Give to the Max Day!
This year, GiveMN.org is giving away more than $100,000 in prize grants during GTMD23!! Winners are chosen by random chance drawings where GiveMN adds $500...$1,000...even $10,000 to the total of the selected donation!
Your donation, no matter the amount, will help us continue being a community resource that teaches the Korean language and culture to all those who have a desire to learn.
Give today ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/GivetoKIM23
03/11/2023
Support the Korean Institute of Minnesota on Give to the Max Day!
KIM is dedicated to promoting and preserving Korean culture, language, and connections within our community.
Give to the Max is a statewide initiative that helps Minnesotans to support the causes and non-profits that align with their values and to find and support new organizations doing work near and dear to your heart. GiveMN.org is giving away more than $100,000 in prize grants during GTMD23!! These Golden Tickets are random chance drawings, and GiveMN adds $500...$1,000...even $10,000 to the total of the selected donation!
Please help us continue to provide knowledge, pride, and understanding of Korea's culture and people and be an invaluable resource center for individuals with links to Korea, their families, friends, educators, and the entire Minnesota community.
Show your support for KIM and make your donation today ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/GivetoKIM23
30/09/2023
A few photos from our "Cooking Day" at KIM School!
We had a wonderful time teaching and creating Korean foods!
The students learned how to make:
🤍 Gyeongdan (경단): Korean rice ball cakes
❤️ Mandu (만두): Korean dumplings
💙 Pajeon (파전): Korean green onion pancake
What is your favorite Korean dish?
22/09/2023
MN StoryCollective will help improve policymaking and services offered to Korean immigrant families and communities in Minnesota.
If you are of Korean descent or connected to someone of Korean descent who you think may be interested in contributing to this project and sharing their story, please complete the interest form below!
Administered by the Minnesota Department of Education and a project of the State of Minnesota.
Fill | MN StoryCollective (a project of the State of Minnesota) The State of Minnesota is partnering with community organizations to collect stories about the experiences that matter most to children and families. These stories are a part of a new initiative called MN StoryCollective. By sharing a lived experience with MN StoryCollective, your insight will help....
08/09/2023
We are honored to be invited by the Chinese Community Center to collaborate and participate with Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) ミネソタ日米協会 in a special outreach program for a unique storytelling project: MN StoryCollective.
The goal of the MN StoryCollective is to improve policymaking and services offered to immigrant families and communities in Minnesota. If you are of Korean descent or connected to someone of Korean descent who you think may be interested in contributing to this project and sharing their story, please complete the form below 👇
MN StoryCollective ia project of the State of Minnesota and administered by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Fill | MN StoryCollective (a project of the State of Minnesota) The State of Minnesota is partnering with community organizations to collect stories about the experiences that matter most to children and families. These stories are a part of a new initiative called MN StoryCollective. By sharing a lived experience with MN StoryCollective, your insight will help....
06/09/2023
Calling all soccer fans! ⚽ You’re invited to join KIM for a fun night with Minnesota United FC!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 23rd and get your tickets for a fun community outing to support Jeong Sang-bin (정상빈), the newest addition to the MN United football team, as they play against St. Louis CITY SC at Allianz field in St. Paul.
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10/05/2023
The Edina Asian American Alliance (EAAA) will host its first annual Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month Festival on Saturday, May 27th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rosland Park Edina.
Featuring performances and local Edina culture and community, the festival will be a joyful place to celebrate the vibrant AAPI cultures of Edina!
29/04/2023
Hosted by the Korean Adoptees Ministry Center!
We hope to see you there.
22/01/2023
Happy Seollal!
3 Reasons the Korean New Year is Wonderful
1. It brings people together!
2. Seollal is a time of reflection, hope, and high spirits.
3. This is a time to pay respects to family members and ancestors.
19/01/2023
5 Facts About the Korean New Year
1. Koreans hide their shoes! The belief is if a person’s shoes go missing, it’s because ghosts have taken them away, and bad luck will follow that person for the whole year.
2. Hanging strainers on their walls (bokjori or bamboo strainers), to bring - or “catch” - good luck and fortune.
3. After eating food together, younger members of every family perform a ritual called sebae (새배) or “New Year’s bow” - the act of bowing deeply to show respect to one’s elders. After bowing, the children receive sebae-don (새배돈), good luck money from the elder in an envelope. Sebae and sebae-don always go together and symbolize respect, love and good wishes for the new year ahead. These two rituals are a central part of the new year's celebration!
4. Koreans believe their ancestors visit them on Seollal, so they participate in “charye” or preparing special food to pay tribute to their ancestors.
5. People often wear traditional clothing to celebrate the big day! South Koreans wear a hanbok, usually beautifully embroidered with patterns and colors.
January 22 marks the Korean New Year or “Seollal”!
Seollal is the first day of the Korean calendar and is one of the most important traditional Korean holidays.
The holiday typically lasts 3 days: the day before, the day of, and the day after.
Long ago, in China, the Jade Emperor decided there should be a way to measure time. On his birthday, he told the animals there would be a swimming race and the first twelve animals to cross a fast-flowing river would be the winners and would each have a year of the zodiac named after them.
Each year represents a different animal (mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig). This cycle is repeated every 12 years. 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit!
It is believed the animal representing the year will attribute certain characteristics and qualities to babies born during that time.
08/11/2022
06/11/2022
Korean Culture Festival until 5 p.m. today at Mall of America! Come and join us🤩
05/11/2022
Immerse yourself in Korean culture this Sunday in the Huntington National Bank Rotunda! 🙌 From 1-5 p.m., enjoy Taekwondo demonstrations, a K-fashion show, musical performances, K-pop dance covers from MKDC + other exhibitions, hosted by 미네소타 한인회 (Korean American Association of Minnesota) + Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago!
For more info ➡️ bit.ly/3FOR63U
17/10/2022
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Do you love K-pop and Korean culture? Come and join us join Sunday, Nov.6 at Mall of America. It is a FREE event for all of the K-culture fans!😍
23/07/2022
23/07/2022
We have a wonderful team looking for a wonderful team member!
There are many job and volunteer opportunities you can use your talents within KIM community. Anyone who is interested in applying, please click the link on profile.
미네소타 한국학교에서 멋진 팀과 함께 할 멋진 팀원을 기다립니다!
여러분이 가진 재능을 맘껏 펼칠 수 있는 다양한 기회들이 있으니 관심있으신 분들은 프로필 링크를 통해 지원해 주시면 됩니다.
23/07/2022
Our organization is expanding, so we are reaching out to invite candidates to join the KIM School Team! We have many opportunities for consideration where individuals can share their talents within the KIM Community. If you are interested or know of anyone who may be interested in getting involved, please click the link below:
미네소타 한국학교에서 멋진 팀과 함께 할 멋진 팀원을 기다립니다!
여러분이 가진 재능을 맘껏 펼칠 수 있는 다양한 기회들이 있으니 관심있으신 분들은 아래 링크를 통해 지원해 주시면 됩니다.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDMU36t1b9ITUwZpXVj9CXjRLrD4Gs85LeYJAlHDBxiWvEHA/viewform
01/07/2022
Enroll for Fall 2022 now! https://www.koreaninstitute.org/enroll
17/12/2021
We still have some spots open for some classes. Register and enroll now! www.koreaninstitute.org
10/12/2021
10/12/2021
Spring 2022 registration and enrollement is open! Classes will be held starting 1/29 Sat between 9-12pm for 11 weeks. We are going fully online again.
www.koreaninstitute.org
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