In commemoration of the 29th anniversary of 5.18 People’s Uprising and the 60th anniversary of the death of Kim Gu, KRC is sponsoring an essay contest.
All applications must be submitted to KRC no later than June 12, 2009 by 5 PM. To apply, please follow the steps below:
1.Fill out the application form.
2.Read the late Kim Gu’s article, “What I Want Our Nation to Be.” In 500–1,000 words (12 font), write an essay where you describe “The Community I Want.”. It may be either in English or Korean.
Ji-Shin-Balb-Gi is one of Korea’s traditional rituals, performed to the “spirits of the earth” for wishing good luck in the Lunar New Year. The ritual involves the playing of Poong-mul that unites drumming, dancing, and community celebration as one.
Date: Saturday 01/31/2009
Time: 9am to 5pm
Where: Koreatown, L.A.
At first I didn’t know who I was.
I thought I was Korean because both my parents were Korean
But I didn’t even speak the Korean language…
Dear Legislator:
On June 27, 2008, two hundred Korean Americans – mostly seniors and children – rallied in front of the Governor’s office to protect the happiness and well-being of low-income and immigrant communities.
For Immediate Release
June 25, 2008
Contacts:
Caroline Lee, (213) 814.8772, English/Korean
Sookyung Oh, (267) 334. 5918, English
“Protecting All California Seniors and Children!”
May 13, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
05-13-08-release-korean-americans-proposition-98.pdf
Contacts:
HyunJoo Lee, NAKASEC, 323.937.3703
Hee Joo Yoon, KRC, 323.937.3718
Korean American Voters Embrace California’s Renters
Over 90% of voters reached by KRC pledge to vote NO on Prop.98 in June
