Welcome to the Korean Culture Research’s new website! I am very delighted to introduce our foundation, Korean Culture Research, Inc. We are a New York-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the awareness and appreciation of Korean language and culture among Koreans, Korean-Americans, and non-Koreans through educational programs. Before introducing the details of the programs, I would like to thank all members of the Board of Directors, the fundraisers, staff, students and everyone else who helped make this possible.

On March 6, 1995, Korean Culture Research, Inc. established a major program, the Korean Language Center of New York (KLC), with the aim of teaching Korean adults the practical language skills required in a professional environment. Over the past ten years, KLC has supported numerous professionals from fields in grasping the Korean language skills necessary for developing their careers. As a result, KLC has elevated the profile of Korea within corporate America. on January 22, 2005, we established second major program, The Korean Heritage School of Adoptees (KOHSA). It is designed to nurture a well-rounded understanding of Korea, a balanced sense of identity and pride in the heritage of adoptees.

We boast outstanding teachers who have an abundance of experience in such reputable language schools as the Korean Language Institute of Yonsei University in Seoul, Columbia University and New York University. Although the core mission of KLC is to help adults use Korean in their professions, KLC has steadily broadening its horizons, and is now teaching Korean to a wider range of student groups through versatile, well-designed programs. In addition, we hold an annual training for Korean language teachers where teaching theories and methods are learned. Last year, the conference drew over a hundred teachers from twenty-five Korean language schools in New York and New Jersey. Also, for the general public, we have special events on Korean culture throughout the year, for which we invite cultural specialists and celebrate the customary practices of Korea.

We welcome everyone with an interest in learning Korean language and culture. Please take a good look at our website. We look forward to hearing from you.

Bill Hwang

Chairman
Korean Culture Research, Inc.