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Educate | Embrace | Empower
Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. KAC endeavors to achieve these goals through education, community organization, leadership development, and coalition-building with diverse communities.
Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. KAC endeavors to achieve these goals through education, community organization, leadership development, and coalition-building with diverse communities.
KAC Taking Applications for the 2019-2020 Model United Nations Program
The Korean American Coalition is now taking applications for the 2019-2020 Model United Nations (MUN) program. KAC MUN is a civic engagement program for middle / high school students in the County of Los Angeles. Acting as delegates from the United Nations (UN) member states, students recreate UN meetings at conferences throughout the country to discuss a wide variety of past and current global issues.
Participants will see improvements in public speaking, writing, critical analysis, and leadership skills. Previous KAC MUN seniors were accepted into Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Amherst, Boston University, Duke, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. KAC is also proud to announce that veteran MUN teacher Sophia Shin will be back on staff this year and will be leading the program for the 2019-2020 year. During her last stint as MUN advisor in 2017-2018 our students brought home a collective of 23 awards at just 3 conferences.
The application deadline is August 31, 2019 and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified on September 10, 2019 if you are accepted into the program. Please follow the directions below on how to apply:
1. Complete the online 2019-2020 KAC MUN Application (https://forms.gle/GMSEVgedoaZZt4df8).
2. Email a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial accepted) to adam@kacla.org.
3. Financial assistance is available to those that qualify. Please contact Adam Chong at adam@kacla.org for more information.
PROGRAM PERIOD:
Participants will see improvements in public speaking, writing, critical analysis, and leadership skills. Previous KAC MUN seniors were accepted into Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Amherst, Boston University, Duke, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. KAC is also proud to announce that veteran MUN teacher Sophia Shin will be back on staff this year and will be leading the program for the 2019-2020 year. During her last stint as MUN advisor in 2017-2018 our students brought home a collective of 23 awards at just 3 conferences.
The application deadline is August 31, 2019 and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified on September 10, 2019 if you are accepted into the program. Please follow the directions below on how to apply:
1. Complete the online 2019-2020 KAC MUN Application (https://forms.gle/GMSEVgedoaZZt4df8).
2. Email a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial accepted) to adam@kacla.org.
3. Financial assistance is available to those that qualify. Please contact Adam Chong at adam@kacla.org for more information.
PROGRAM PERIOD:
- Application deadline is August 31, 2019 and the MUN program runs from September to May.
- Class will be a two and a half hour session held once a week at the KAC office, in addition to MUN conferences held over the weekend.
- Middle and high school students entering grades 8-11 (12th grade students are only eligible to apply if they are returning students).
- An application fee of $135 will be collected at the beginning of the academic year.
- In addition, there is a fee of $75 per month to cover the cost of MUN conferences (not including costs for the Berkeley MUN conference) and MUN materials.
KAC Encourages the Community to Participate in 2020 Census
Held once every ten years, the US Census provides information to be used by multiple government agencies in distributing resources and federal dollars throughout the United States. New census information impacts the balance of power in each state, as it determines the allocation of congressional seats and distribution of federal funds to local communities over the next decade. Therefore, the Korean American Coalition strongly encourages everyone to participate in the 2020 Census to accurately reflect the makeup of our community.
Every household will be able to respond online, by mail, or by phone, and will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census by either a census worker or by mail. An initial invitation to respond to the 2020 Census should arrive in the mail between March 12-21, and a reminder letter should arrive between March 16-24. For those who do not respond to the first two invitations, a reminder postcard will be sent between March 26-April 3, followed by a reminder letter and paper questionnaire between April 8-16, and a final reminder postcard between April 20-27. Upon no response, a census worker will follow up in person.
KAC Executive Director Eunice Song stressed the importance of the Census to the Korean and Korean American communities. “Participating in the census will help our community get the funding, resources and representation we need. Our community needs to be counted accurately in order to strengthen our collective voice, which is why participating in the 2020 Census is crucial.”
Every household will be able to respond online, by mail, or by phone, and will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census by either a census worker or by mail. An initial invitation to respond to the 2020 Census should arrive in the mail between March 12-21, and a reminder letter should arrive between March 16-24. For those who do not respond to the first two invitations, a reminder postcard will be sent between March 26-April 3, followed by a reminder letter and paper questionnaire between April 8-16, and a final reminder postcard between April 20-27. Upon no response, a census worker will follow up in person.
KAC Executive Director Eunice Song stressed the importance of the Census to the Korean and Korean American communities. “Participating in the census will help our community get the funding, resources and representation we need. Our community needs to be counted accurately in order to strengthen our collective voice, which is why participating in the 2020 Census is crucial.”
KAC Celebrates the 39th National College Leadership Conference!
The Korean American Coalition’s 39th National College Leadership Conference (NCLC), the longest running leadership conference for Korean American students was recently held at Pepperdine University from June 17-21, 2019.
This past week our college students met established Korean American professionals in their field of interest, learned essential leadership skills to assist them in their future professions, and created a long-lasting bond between other bright, ambitious Korean American leaders.
Thank you to all the students, speakers, and counselors for making NCLC 2019 a memorable and empowering conference!
This past week our college students met established Korean American professionals in their field of interest, learned essential leadership skills to assist them in their future professions, and created a long-lasting bond between other bright, ambitious Korean American leaders.
Thank you to all the students, speakers, and counselors for making NCLC 2019 a memorable and empowering conference!
Summer College Internship Program 2019 (SCIP)
The Korean American Coalition's (KAC) Summer College Internship Program (SCIP) is designed to provide personal and professional development opportunities to highly qualified Korean American college students, and to encourage them to take on future leadership roles in the Korean American community.
The program places participants in sponsor offices four days a week. Applicants will be able to rank their interest in four fields - Government/Political, Non-Profit, Corporate, and Media - and will be placed accordingly. Past internship placements have included positions at Samsung America, KTLA, FOX, KCBS, KNBC, an investment bank, Public Counsel Los Angeles, Chun-Ha Insurance Services, KoreAm Journal, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Center for the Pacific Asian Family, California Redevelopment Agency, and the offices of Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congressman Xavier Becerra, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, State Treasurer John Chiang, and Orange County Supervisor Michelle Park Steele.
SCIP will begin at the KAC National College Leadership Conference, where participants hone their leadership skills by hearing from distinguished speakers, engaging in skill-building exercises, and learning about Korean American and Asian American history and identity.
Program Details:
How to Apply:
1. Fill out the SCIP 2019 Application.
2. Upload and submit your Resume and Academic Transcript below.
3. Send in two letters of recommendation to info@kacla.org.
Deadlines:
March 25, 2019: Early Bird Application Deadline at 11:59 pm
May 31, 2019: SCIP Application Deadline 11:59 pm
Application Packet
Your packet MUST complete all of the following or will be considered incomplete:
The program places participants in sponsor offices four days a week. Applicants will be able to rank their interest in four fields - Government/Political, Non-Profit, Corporate, and Media - and will be placed accordingly. Past internship placements have included positions at Samsung America, KTLA, FOX, KCBS, KNBC, an investment bank, Public Counsel Los Angeles, Chun-Ha Insurance Services, KoreAm Journal, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Center for the Pacific Asian Family, California Redevelopment Agency, and the offices of Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congressman Xavier Becerra, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, State Treasurer John Chiang, and Orange County Supervisor Michelle Park Steele.
SCIP will begin at the KAC National College Leadership Conference, where participants hone their leadership skills by hearing from distinguished speakers, engaging in skill-building exercises, and learning about Korean American and Asian American history and identity.
Program Details:
- KAC National College Leadership Conference: June 17 - June 21, 2019
- KAC Summer College Internship Program: June 24 - August 16, 2019
- Unpaid
- Transportation and Housing costs are not subsidized by the Program
- All Applicants must be enrolled in a four year college or university
- Potential Internship Placements: Government, Non-Profit, Corporate, and Media
- Interns will spend 4 days a week in a sponsor's office and 1 day at the KAC office to receive community advocacy training
- Previous Internship Locations:
- Office of CA State Senator Kevin De Leon
- Office of CA State Assemblymember Miguel Santiago
- Office of LA Mayor Eric Garcetti
- Office of LA City Council President Herb Wesson
- Office of LA City Councilmember David Ryu
- Jamison Services, Inc.
- AAAZA, Inc.
- GIBLIB
- Korean American Family Services
- American Lung Association
- Lambda Legal
- Unification of Disabled Latin Americans
- St. Barnabas Senior Services
- And More...
How to Apply:
1. Fill out the SCIP 2019 Application.
2. Upload and submit your Resume and Academic Transcript below.
3. Send in two letters of recommendation to info@kacla.org.
Deadlines:
March 25, 2019: Early Bird Application Deadline at 11:59 pm
May 31, 2019: SCIP Application Deadline 11:59 pm
Application Packet
Your packet MUST complete all of the following or will be considered incomplete:
- Completed Online Application Form
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Academic Transcript
- $30 Processing Fee made out to "Korean American Coalition" or through PayPal (click here).
National College Leadership Conference 2019 (NCLC)
The Korean American Coalition is pleased to announce the 39th National College Leadership Conference (NCLC). NCLC has brought together young leaders in a fun, dynamic, exceptional Korean American teaching experience since 1980.
Participate in this long-standing and successful leadership development program, and you will be joining a community of current and future Korean American pioneers in a variety of career fields, including those of government, finance, non-profit, art, technology, law, entertainment, and many more. NCLC is an excellent opportunity for young Korean Americans to meet established professionals in their field of interest, learn essential leadership skills to assist them in their future professions, and make friends of other bright, ambitious Korean Americans.
The leadership conference builds awareness of current and past issues facing the Korean American community, with emphasis on the importance of participation and cultural identity. Past participants include World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and Korean American Actor Ki Hong Lee (Maze Runner).
“NCLC gave me the opportunity to connect with an incredibly diverse group of Korean American peers, granting me a sense of solidarity I never knew I craved. Most importantly, NCLC provided the space for me to unpack my Korean Americanness, and define that identity for myself.” - Audrey Jang, Pomona
College ‘19
DATE: Monday through Friday, June 17 – June 21, 2019
LOCATION: Pepperdine University (24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263)
COST: The conference cost is $395, including the cost of room and board.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit the completed online application by June 7, 2019 by visiting our NCLC 2019 page: https://www.kacla.org/nclc-353549.html. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only completed application packages will be reviewed.
QUESTIONS: Email adam@kacla.org or phone 213-365-5999.
Participate in this long-standing and successful leadership development program, and you will be joining a community of current and future Korean American pioneers in a variety of career fields, including those of government, finance, non-profit, art, technology, law, entertainment, and many more. NCLC is an excellent opportunity for young Korean Americans to meet established professionals in their field of interest, learn essential leadership skills to assist them in their future professions, and make friends of other bright, ambitious Korean Americans.
The leadership conference builds awareness of current and past issues facing the Korean American community, with emphasis on the importance of participation and cultural identity. Past participants include World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and Korean American Actor Ki Hong Lee (Maze Runner).
“NCLC gave me the opportunity to connect with an incredibly diverse group of Korean American peers, granting me a sense of solidarity I never knew I craved. Most importantly, NCLC provided the space for me to unpack my Korean Americanness, and define that identity for myself.” - Audrey Jang, Pomona
College ‘19
DATE: Monday through Friday, June 17 – June 21, 2019
LOCATION: Pepperdine University (24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263)
COST: The conference cost is $395, including the cost of room and board.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit the completed online application by June 7, 2019 by visiting our NCLC 2019 page: https://www.kacla.org/nclc-353549.html. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only completed application packages will be reviewed.
QUESTIONS: Email adam@kacla.org or phone 213-365-5999.
Seoul National University International Summer Program: Korean American Adoptees and Children of Korean American Adoptees
This summer, students who are Korean American adoptees or children of Korean American adoptees have a unique opportunity to experience academic life at Seoul National University, Korea's most prestigious university and one of the leading academic institutions in the world. SNU ISP's intensive six-week summer program is taught by distinguished SNU professors and visiting faculty members. They offer students the chance to learn from experts on Korea and East Asia, as well as a variety of of topics ranging from economics and business management to history, politics, sociology, and arts. SNU ISP also provides courses on the Korean language and traditional arts for students wishing to learn or advance their Korean language abilities while becoming immersed in Korea's contemporary and traditional culture. http://isi.snu.ac.kr/index.php
Program Dates:
June 24, 2019 – July 27, 2019
5 scholarships available
Qualifications for Application:
1) Korean American Adoptee or child of a Korean American Adoptee
2) Currently living in Arizona, California, Nevada, or New Mexico
3) Must be a student currently enrolled in university-level program
4) Must include passport and ability to travel overseas
5) Must include a resume and school transcript
Cost: FREE
Benefits:
Tuition, fees, airfare, food, field trip will be fully covered
The following entities will cover these categories and have the following values:
Overseas Korea Foundation (OKF): Airfaire , Lodging(KRW 900,000), Food(KRW 680,000), Field Trip(KRW 300,000)
Seoul National University (SNU): Tuition (3 units) KRW 1,800,000 (USD 1,620)
1 Course (3 Credits), and Application Fee (KRW 200,000 (USD 180))
DEADLINE:
May 21, 2019
Please e-mail Adam Chong (adam@kacla.org) your resume and school transcript with the header: SNU Summer Program Application.
Program Dates:
June 24, 2019 – July 27, 2019
5 scholarships available
Qualifications for Application:
1) Korean American Adoptee or child of a Korean American Adoptee
2) Currently living in Arizona, California, Nevada, or New Mexico
3) Must be a student currently enrolled in university-level program
4) Must include passport and ability to travel overseas
5) Must include a resume and school transcript
Cost: FREE
Benefits:
Tuition, fees, airfare, food, field trip will be fully covered
The following entities will cover these categories and have the following values:
Overseas Korea Foundation (OKF): Airfaire , Lodging(KRW 900,000), Food(KRW 680,000), Field Trip(KRW 300,000)
Seoul National University (SNU): Tuition (3 units) KRW 1,800,000 (USD 1,620)
1 Course (3 Credits), and Application Fee (KRW 200,000 (USD 180))
DEADLINE:
May 21, 2019
Please e-mail Adam Chong (adam@kacla.org) your resume and school transcript with the header: SNU Summer Program Application.
KAC Facilitates Grassroots Community Meeting for the Vote Center Placement Project
On December 10, 2018 KAC will facilitate and host a Grassroots Community Meeting regarding the Vote Center Placement Project (VCPP), in association with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC). This meeting will educate our community regarding Los Angeles County’s transition from traditional polling places to vote centers in 2020. This new model will allow voters to cast a ballot at any vote center location in the County over an 11-day period.
The Vote Center Placement Project's core mission is to identify and place accessible and convenient vote center locations throughout Los Angeles County. VCPP emphasized that by using community outreach methods the county will analyze voter preferences that directly represent the needs of each community. During this grassroots community meeting, KAC will be dedicated to receiving our community member’s valued input as to where they would like a vote center to be placed. KAC is excited to partner with L.A County and is honored to represent the voting needs and preferences of the Korean American community.
Our meeting is at South Baylo University on December 10, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Snacks, beverages, and small gifts will be provided.
The Vote Center Placement Project's core mission is to identify and place accessible and convenient vote center locations throughout Los Angeles County. VCPP emphasized that by using community outreach methods the county will analyze voter preferences that directly represent the needs of each community. During this grassroots community meeting, KAC will be dedicated to receiving our community member’s valued input as to where they would like a vote center to be placed. KAC is excited to partner with L.A County and is honored to represent the voting needs and preferences of the Korean American community.
Our meeting is at South Baylo University on December 10, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Snacks, beverages, and small gifts will be provided.
KAC Encourages Community Members to Vote on November 6th!
Hello Community Members,
Election day is swiftly approaching on November 6th and KAC strongly encourages each and every citizen to make a lasting impact on the political process! The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has the strength to significantly influence elections as the number of AAPI voters is projected to double from 5.9 million eligible voters in 2015 to 12.2 million eligible voters in 2040. Our day-to-day lives will continue to be impacted by the decisions of lawmakers, thus the AAPI electorate must continue to have our voices heard and influence the way we are governed by voting this November 6th!
Those who decide to mail your “vote-by-mail ballots” please ensure they are postmarked on or before Election Day. Vote-by-mail ballots must also be collected by your county elections office no later than 3 days after the Election Day. If you are unsure your vote-by-mail ballot will appear in a timely manner please physically bring it to your county elections office either before Election Day or on Election Day. You may also bring it to any polling place in your respective county between 7:00 AM-8:00 PM on the day of the election. Absentee ballots must be deposited no later than 8:00 PM on the day of the election. Thank you for your commitment to the future of our state and nation. The link below is the “Official Voter Information Guide” in English and Korean to assist you in making informed decisions.
English:
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2018/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf
Korean:
www.easyvoterguide.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EVG-Korean-Nov2018.pdf
Election day is swiftly approaching on November 6th and KAC strongly encourages each and every citizen to make a lasting impact on the political process! The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has the strength to significantly influence elections as the number of AAPI voters is projected to double from 5.9 million eligible voters in 2015 to 12.2 million eligible voters in 2040. Our day-to-day lives will continue to be impacted by the decisions of lawmakers, thus the AAPI electorate must continue to have our voices heard and influence the way we are governed by voting this November 6th!
Those who decide to mail your “vote-by-mail ballots” please ensure they are postmarked on or before Election Day. Vote-by-mail ballots must also be collected by your county elections office no later than 3 days after the Election Day. If you are unsure your vote-by-mail ballot will appear in a timely manner please physically bring it to your county elections office either before Election Day or on Election Day. You may also bring it to any polling place in your respective county between 7:00 AM-8:00 PM on the day of the election. Absentee ballots must be deposited no later than 8:00 PM on the day of the election. Thank you for your commitment to the future of our state and nation. The link below is the “Official Voter Information Guide” in English and Korean to assist you in making informed decisions.
English:
https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2018/general/pdf/complete-vig.pdf
Korean:
www.easyvoterguide.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EVG-Korean-Nov2018.pdf
The Weingart Foundation
Awards KAC Multiyear Grant
KAC Welcomes 24 Students to the 2018-2019 MUN Leadership Class
Voter Center Placement Project
KAC has been selected to partner with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) to facilitate and host the Grassroots Community Meetings for the Vote Center Placement Project (VCPP). In 2020, Los Angeles County will transition from polling places to vote centers. This new model will allow voters to cast a ballot at any vote center location in the County over an 11-day period. The Vote Center Placement Project's (VCPP) core mission is to identify and place accessible and convenient vote center locations throughout Los Angeles County. Stay tuned to learn more about changes and how to participate in community meetings.
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Korean American Coalition Alternative Dispute Resolution Center Continues to Serve the Community Every member of the community experiences disputes, including Korean Americans. One way to resolve escalating disputes is go to court. But lawsuits are long and expensive. KAC founded "The 4.29 KAC Alternative Dispute Resolution (KAC ADR) Center" in response to the ethnic upheaval that devastated parts of Los Angeles during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Special focus is placed on working with the diverse Community of Angeles County, which keeps cases out of California's already overloaded court system. Mediation proceedings are confidential; KAC also provides bilingual Korean/English services, as many residents - particularly low income individuals - have trouble speaking English. Progress since summer 2017 has been significant. In the prior Los Angeles County fiscal year, the KAC ADR Center closed 54 cases out of 68 cases initiated. This means the Center has assisted 108 individual and businesses resolve their disputes with a success rate of 79.4%. In the first quarter of the current fiscal year the Center has already closed 20 cases. The Center is also expanding its efforts. In the summer of 2018, for the first time, KAC and the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC) held a joint 40 hour mediation training. The training equips individuals with the skill set to be a certified mediator, thus further serving the Los Angeles and Korean American community. The 4.29 KAC ADR Center represents our ongoing commitment to improve the Los Angeles and Korean American communities. We will continue to find new and innovative ways to serve the community. |
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A Bridge Home
Homeless Solutions for Koreatown
Executive Director Joon Bang
Live with MichaeLA on CNN
to Discuss the US-NK Summit
Invisible Neighbors: Korean American Homelessness in Los Angeles
Executive Director Joon Bang's Opinion on the Koreatown Shelter
in the LA Times
in the LA Times
Executive Director Joon Bang and Andy Bales, CEO - Union Rescue Mission Live with Larry Mantle
KAC's Letter to Mayor Eric Garcetti re: Three Korean American Angelenos Barred from LA City's Homeless Solutions Workshop
Supporters Include: NAACP, Anti-Defamation League, UDLA, A3PCON, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles
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Interested in joining us? KAC is now hiring!
KAC Issues Statement on the Inter-Korean Summit
To watch ABC7 Eyewitness News Interview of executive director Joon Bang
and Korean American Angelenos regarding the historic Inter-Korean summit, please see below.
and Korean American Angelenos regarding the historic Inter-Korean summit, please see below.
KAC Receives Coaches Award As Finalist At The SVP Fast Pitch Event
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On March 22, 2018, KAC Executive Director Joon Bang brought home over $7,000 in prizes and donations for KAC, including the Coaches Award, at the 2018 Social Innovation Fast Pitch Event & Showcase, hosted by Social Venture Partners Los Angeles (SVPLA). In competition with over 50 applicants, KAC became the only Korean non-profit organization among the finalists for this event, who were selected based on the degree to which their approaches to pressing issues give them a competitive advantage to significantly increase social impact.
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KAC: Breaking Language Barriers
On January 16th, KAC's Executive Director, Joon Bang received the 2018 Impact-Maker to Watch award. The Impact-Maker to Watch award is an annual distinction for those who are doing foundational work to make a positive impact in Los Angeles and will continue to do so throughout the year, with significant results. Honorees are designated by LA leaders, including members of the LA City Council and Board of Supervisors. Honorees may have a career of impact that continues to show results or may be just starting out, with equally impressive results. Honorees will be supported and promoted through various City Impact Lab programs throughout the year.
The 2017 SCIP Intern Project
The 2017 cohort of the Korean American Coalition's (KAC) Summer College Internship Program (SCIP) chose to delve into the topic of Korean homelessness in LA's Koreatown. Over the course of their internship, these students developed a short documentary to give voice to Korean community members in Koreatown who are experiencing homelessness.
Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles
Selected "2017 Non-Profit of the Year"
