2024
In 2024, KAGC collaborated on a regional seminar in Detroit, Michigan, to empower the next generation, maintain national identity, and better coordinate the Korean American community’s advocacy efforts on a national level.
Regional Seminar
Detroit, Michigan
June 15, 2024
KAGC collaborated on a regional seminar with the Korean American Community of Metro Detroit in Detroit. Our Executive Director Mr. Song discussed the importance of grassroots movements and civic engagement as citizens. Additionally, KAGC provided a briefing on Korean American policy priorities and internship opportunities.
2023
In 2023, KAGC hosted 1 regional seminar in Alabama in order to help its local community partners develop and implement civic education and voter registration programs, as well as to better coordinate the Korean American community’s advocacy efforts on the national level.
Huntsville, Alabama
April 22, 2023
KAGC hosted a regional seminar with the Korea Corner at Huntsville, a partner organization of KAGC. Team KAGC discussed the issues that Korean Americans must consider while living in the United States, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement. Additionally, KAGC provided a briefing on Korean American policy priorities.
2022
In 2022, KAGC hosted 1 regional seminar in Alabama in order to help its local community partners develop and implement civic education and voter registration programs, as well as to better coordinate the Korean American community’s advocacy efforts on the national level.
Auburn University, Alabama
December 3, 2022
KAGC hosted a regional seminar with the Korea Corner at Auburn University, a partner organization of KAGC. Team KAGC presented our work, provided an overview of Korean American policy priorities, and engaged in discussions centered around the following questions: “Why is it important for us to contribute to the relationship between the U.S. and Korea, even though we reside in the U.S.? Why should we dedicate ourselves to active civic engagement?”
2021
In 2021, KAGC hosted 1 regional seminar in Alabama in order to help its local community partners develop and implement civic education and voter registration programs, as well as to better coordinate the Korean American community’s advocacy efforts on the national level.
Auburn University, Alabama
November 6, 2021
KAGC hosted a regional seminar with the Korea Corner at Auburn University, a partner organization of KAGC. Team KAGC shared our work, briefed on the Korean American policy priorities, and discussed the importance of civic engagement in our community in the home of the fastest growing Korean American population.
2020
In 2020, KAGC hosted 1 virtual regional seminar in Alabama to help its local community partners develop and implement civic education and voter registration programs, as well as to better coordinate the Korean American community’s advocacy efforts on the national level.
Auburn University, Alabama
August 13, 2020
KAGC hosted its first-ever regional seminar with community partners in Alabama, Korea Corner at Auburn University.
2019
In 2019, KAGC hosted 9 regional seminars throughout the nation in order to help its local community partners develop and implement civic education and voter registration programs, as well as to better coordinate the Korean American community’s advocacy efforts on the national level.
New York, NY
June 6, 2019
KAGC hosted a workshop on the Korean American identity at New York University. Under its college program KAGC U, 40 students from across NYC, including midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy, participated in a lecture on the history of the Korean American community, panel discussion with civic role models, and a group discussion on their experience as children of immigrants and as a minority.
Seattle, WA
May 31-June 1, 2019
KAGC hosted its seventh KAGC local seminar in Seattle, WA, in collaboration with our partner organization Korean American Coalition – Washington. Throughout the two days of the seminar, over 90 community members in all age groups and professions including elected officials, community leaders and students attended.
Auburn University
April 27, 2019
KAGC hosted its fifth KAGC local seminar in Auburn, AL, in collaboration with our partner organization Korea Corner at Auburn University. This was KAGC’s first year hosting a local seminar in Alabama, and over 100 community members in all age groups attended.
Orange County, CA
April 20, 2019
Hosted in collaboration with the Korean American Federation of Orange County, this year’s regional seminar served as a platform for discussion on the U.S.-South Korea alliance, promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula, and how to support diverse Korean American communities.
San Diego, CA
April 14, 2019
The second community event on grassroots civic engagement in the area, the KAGC Regional Conference in San Diego was hosted in collaboration with the San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute.
Los Angeles, CA
April 13, 2019
With the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles, KAGC hosted its local seminar in the area sharing an analysis of the Korean American electorate in Southern California to the policy priorities of our community, from the Korean American history to the roles of various levels of government, a wide range of topics was covered in relation to the current issues in the local community.
Houston, TX
March 30, 2019
Hosted in collaboration with Korean American Civic Empowerment and Leadership in Houston, this year’s regional conference included a discussion on the changing landscape in Washington, D.C., the importance of civic engagement by our community, our analysis of the Korean American electorate in Texas, as well as the recent events surrounding language minorities’ access to poll sites in the state.
2018
In 2018, KAGC hosted 7 regional seminars throughout the nation in order to help its local community partners develop and implement civic education and voter registration programs, as well as to better coordinate the Korean American community’s advocacy efforts on the national level.
2018 Leadership Summit
February 24-25, 2018
To plan and coordinate education and advocacy efforts on the national level, KAGC hosted the 2018 Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. with several of its community partners from across the nation.
San Diego, CA
April 8, 2018
A first community event on grassroots civic engagement in the area, the KAGC Regional Conference in San Diego was hosted in collaboration with the San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute.
Seattle, WA
May 19-20, 2018
In collaboration with Korean American Coalition-Washington, this year’s seminar covered the means of grassroots activism, local elections in the Puget Sound area, and Korean American policy priorities.
New York, NY
May 25, 2018
Korean American Civic Empowerment (KACE) hosted this year’s KAGC regional seminar in New York City with 100 community members and partners from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in attendance.
Dallas, TX
May 26, 2018
With 100 community members and high school students in greater Dallas-Fort Worth, KAGC shared its vision, programs, and approach with the support of the Korean Society of Dallas.
Orange County, CA
June 8, 2018
Hosted in collaboration with the Korean American Federation of Orange County, this year’s regional seminar served as a platform to discuss how to more effectively organize the Korean American community in greater Orange County for civic empowerment with community leaders, business leaders, and public servants.
Houston, TX
June 9, 2018
Hosted in collaboration with Korean American Civic Empowerment and Leadership in Houston, this year’s regional conference here included a discussion on how civic engagement in the local community leads to an impact in national policy and exchange of feedback from previous KAGC national conferences.
Chicago, IL
June 16, 2018
KA VOICE hosted this year’s KAGC regional seminar to prepare its community members and student volunteers for the national conference.
2017
2017 Leadership Summit & NYC
February 17-18, 2017
To plan and coordinate education and advocacy efforts on the national level, KAGC hosted the 2017 Leadership Summit in New York, NY along with community leaders from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Chicago, IL
April 1-2, 2017
KA VOICE hosted this year’s KAGC regional seminar to prepare its community members and student volunteers for the national conference.
Dallas, TX
April 29-30, 2017
The Korean Society of Dallas hosted the inaugural grassroots civic education seminar in the area in 2017.
Orange County, CA
May 12, 2017
Hosted in collaboration with the Korean American Federation of Orange County, this year’s seminar focused on the foundation and history of grassroots civic engagement.
Los Angeles, CA
May 13, 2018
With the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles, KAGC hosted its local seminar in the area to share its various civic engagement efforts and programs for different age groups.
Seattle, WA
June 8, 2018
With Korean American Coalition-Washington, KAGC hosted a regional seminar for the greater Seattle area and discussed on-going efforts of the Korean American community in the area in relation to national politics and public policy.
Northern Virginia
June 10-11, 2017
KAGC hosted its 3rd regional seminar in Northern Virginia to connect the active effort in the local community in D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region to the national network.
Houston, TX
June 15-16, 2017
In collaboration with the Korean American Association of Houston, who has worked with KAGC in local programming development, KAGC hosted its third annual regional seminar in the area.
2016
2016 Leadership Summit & NYC
December 11-12, 2015
To plan and coordinate education and advocacy efforts on the national level, KAGC hosted the 2016 Leadership Summit in New York, NY with our partner organizations across the nation, as well as community leaders from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Houston, TX
March 26, 2016
In collaboration with the Korean American Association of Houston, who has worked with KAGC in local programming development, KAGC hosted its third annual regional seminar in the area.
Seattle, WA
May 28, 2016
In its first outreach effort, KAGC hosted its first regional seminar in Seattle in collaboration with the Korean American Chamber of Commerce-Washington.
New York, NY
June 3-4, 2016
KAGC hosted a regional seminar with community leaders in the Northeastern region to discuss the on-going civic engagement on the local level and collaborative national efforts.
Orange County, CA
June 17, 2016
In its first outreach effort in Orange County, CA, KAGC hosted a local seminar with the Korean American Federation of Orange County to introduce its programs and an overview of grassroots civic engagement.
Los Angeles, CA
June 18, 2016
In collaboration with the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles, KAGC hosted a local seminar to introduce the overview of grassroots civic engagement and exchange ideas and programs with local community leaders.
2015
2015 Leadership Summit
January 15-17, 2015
To plan and coordinate education and advocacy efforts on the national level and to help develop civic leadership capacity, KAGC hosted its first annual Leadership Summit in New York, NY with its partner organizations across the nation.