By Eun Byoul Oh
The U.S. 's changing immigration policies are spreading their impact in many different immigrant communities, and the Korean community also feels the magnitude of this ongoing crisis.  The KCCNYC community will continue to stand with the Korean-American community, and the adoptee population. 

By Sharon Stern
For Valentine’s Day, I decided to tackle a self-imposed impossible task: to name my favorite relationships in K-dramas! Here are my Top 10 - who would you put on your list?

By Amalia Tempel
On a hot June day in 2024, two friends and I were strolling around the St. Marks area of New York City, suddenly, my friend Syra said, "Is that Anderson .Paak?"

By Jon Oaks
February brings a mix of celebrations—Valentine’s Day, centered around love and relationships, and Black History Month, which honors the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals. For Korean adoptees, these occasions can evoke complex emotions, whether through navigating relationships or exploring identity in a society that often overlooks adoptee experiences.

By Josh Kim
For the month of love, we have a myth of love – The Village of the Pure Queen from Korean Folktales by Kim So-un and Frances Carpenter.

By Sharon Stern
A new variety of dramas are in store for us this February, including a zombie comedy!  Checkout the new lineup!

By Eun Byoul Oh
A Valentine’s Day Photo Booth Fundraiser took place on February 8 to raise money for the Critical Care Vet Fund, helping rescue dogs from Korea find forever homes in New York.

By Eun Byoul Oh
February 14th is also an important date for Korea’s independence history. Ahn Jung Geun, who was arrested for the assassination of Ito Hirobumi, the first head of The Japanese Government General of Korea and former Prime Minister of Japan, was sentenced to death on February 14, 1910.

By Eun Byoul Oh

January 13th is Korean American Day. Happy Korean American Day to every Korean American in the U.S. and abroad. In this volume of KCCNYC Monthly, we celebrate Korean American identity and culture with our students.

By Hannah Elliott

Featuring artists like Karen O, Yaeji, and Japanese Breakfast, alongside K-pop talents such as Eric Nam and SEVENTEEN’s Joshua and Vernon, this collection showcases a blend of personal stories and genre-spanning sounds. From indie to electronic to pop, these artists bring depth and cultural richness to their music, offering a snapshot of the Korean American experience through their artistry.

By Nikki Shin
Driving to Flushing to eat at my favorite Korean BBQ restaurant - that’s my first memory of what it meant for me growing up Korean-American.  They would hand me a menu that I wouldn’t bother to open because my grandpa would order everything for us anyway.  Looking back, food has always been the main connector of my identity with being Korean-American.  

By Michelle Wilson
“I’m half Korean,” I’d reply, correcting my classmates when they asked about my heritage. I grew up in a small town in Georgia, and most people would just ask outright if I was Chinese. Once, while my brother and I were out shopping with my dad, someone actually congratulated him for adopting us. Without my mom there to complete the picture, we didn’t exactly look like him—he had light brown hair and blue eyes—but still, I thought it was a bold assumption…

By Emily Kidder
Growing up as a half Korean, half white, American in Korea and Japan during the 80s and 90s, and now living in the U.S., has been quite a journey. It's been a mix of navigating different identities and cultures, which has shaped my understanding of belonging.

By Calvin Reeh
In a poem titled “Dosan Ahn Chang Ho of Tender Age”, Calvin Reeh shares his reflections on being Korean-American.

By Joshua Kim

My grandfather escaped North Korea in 1948, sneaking across the 38th parallel to the South. He arrived in Seattle, WA in 1964 with $100 in his pocket. My grandfather’s story is just one of countless incredible tales of the diaspora. I’m finishing the second draft of a play inspired by it and I’d like to share a monologue. In it, the character HL reflects on his life with God in front of heaven’s gates.