Come Celebrate with us! This year’s theme is “Rooted in Community, Empowering the Community!” As we witness the severe economic challenges and cuts in many social and health safety net programs, our community members are facing many hardships. The dinner marks an opportunity to come together as a community to reflect our accomplishments as well as reaffirm and sustain our commitment to our organizational mission of social justice as well as continue to provide needed social and health services.

Blog

KRC is Proud to be a Community Partner for the UC Irvine Asian Pacific American Awareness Conference

posted by Dayne Lee, 23 hours ago

The Korean Resource Center is proud to join the UC Irvine Asian Pacific American Awareness Conference (APAAC) as a Community Partner!

The 27th annual Asian Pacific Awareness Conference, hosted by the UCI Asian Pacific Student Association, the Cross-Cultural Center at UCI, and the UCI Asian American Studies department, will take place on Saturday January 28th at the UCI Student Center from 8:00am to 6:30pm. The theme of the conference this year is “The Movement, Then and Now”

A few of the many amazing workshops at the Conference include: AB540/Undocumented Students: DREAMS at UCI, Korean Americans, Christianity, and Challenging the Apolitical Model Minority Myth, and Then and Now: Asian Americans and Immigration. KRC …

KRC Urges Community to Demand a United Koreatown

3 days ago

KRC does not support the idea that Koreatown must be placed within a specific district; we are open to all opportunities that make Koreatown whole. Therefore, KRC stands with other Korean American organizations in demanding a united Koreatown that will strengthen and empower the community.

Take Action Against anti-Korean American Racism on Talk Radio!

1 week ago

You’ve probably never heard of the talk show called ‘John & Ken Show’ on KFI-640 radio but they have been on air for over a decade and have over 1.1 million listeners in Los Angeles every week.

Press Conference on Racially Charged Talk Show Rhetoric

1 week ago

The Korean Resource Center will join other concerned Korean American organizations to speak out against the recent anti-Korean rhetoric expressed by co-host John Kobylt (KFI 640) during the January 5 broadcast of Clear Channel’s John and Ken Show.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Korean Resource Center – Press Room, 906 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019

Contact: Miwa Lee, 323-937-3718, ext.112, miwa@krcla.org

Email Newsletter: We Are the 99% – Occupy King’s Dream

2 weeks ago

- We Are the 99%: Occupy King’s Dream
- 44 years after MLK Jr.’s death, hate rhetoric still persists
- OC High School Civic Leadership Program
- Korean New Year Day of Culture at Hansong Buffet
- Wine Tasting Fundraiser
- OC Civic Leadership Internship
- Student Leader Speaks Out
- LA City Council Redistricting
- Orange County Voter Outreach

Press Conference: Civic Leadership Program for High School Students in Orange County

2 weeks ago

The Korean Resource Center will be announcing a new Civic Leadership Program for high school students in Orange County.

Time: Friday, January 13, 2012, 11:00 am
Place: Orange County Korean-U.S. Citizens League (9636 Garden Grove Bl #17, Garden Grove, CA 92844)

Speakers:
Joseph Cho, Cerritos Council Member, Former Mayor
Dayne Lee, Civic Participation Coordinator, Korean Resource Center
Yongho Kim, Civic Participation Coordinator, Korean Resource Center

We Are the 99%: Occupy King’s Dream

2 weeks ago

March with the Korean Resource Center and friends at the annual South Los Angeles Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, Jan. 16th, 2012. We will be marching with the “We are the 99%” float.

Place: Korean Resource Center
Meet at 9:00 am, depart at 9:15 am to “Occupy King’s Dream” gathering place at 39th St and Western

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

2 weeks ago

KRC invites you to join us in our Wine Tasting Fundraiser! With a special workshop designed for both beginners and advance wine enthusiasts.

Date: Friday, January 27, 2012, 6:30-8:00pm

Regular Admission: $15, Students, Seniors (50+): $10

44 years after MLK Jr.’s death, hate rhetoric still persists

2 weeks ago

Talk show hosts, John & Ken (KFI AM 640), made racist comments about Korean American stereotypes on their show this week. As a part of the Korean American community in Los Angeles, we are offended and concerned about ‘hate talk-shows’ like this that spread hate rhetoric in the name of free speech.

Korean New Year Day of Culture at Hansong Buffet

2 weeks ago

Hansong Buffet and the Korean Resource Center have organized a day of culture on the occasion of the Korean New Year (Seollal) on January 21st. A variety of folkloric games such as Yut Nori and Neolttwigi will be opening up to visitors, as well a cultural performances by KRC’s cultural troupe Han Nu Ri, Jang Gu Hak Dang, and Baram Sori.

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Place: Hansong Buffet (1925 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006)

Meals (before KRC discounts): Lunch $16.95+tax, Dinner $25.95+tax

HyunKyu speech at State Budget Rally

2 weeks ago


Our AKASIA leader HyunKyu Lee spoke out at the “A Budget for the 99%” Day of Action yesterday in front of the Governor’s office in Los Angeles. Go HyunKyu!

A student’s journey to gain citizenship

2 weeks ago

(MSNBC 2012)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
>> jamie, when do you think that you’ll know more about the dream that you have to stay in this country …

Calendar of Events

Discussion

Twitter Updates




    Sign up receive bi-weekly email newsletters from KRC.


    Other languages
    Toolbox2