ABOUT US
Our Story
inclusive and multi-cultural societies, and as such is invaluable for building Asian-American.
believe that culture engages and inspires people to transcend boundaries. The connecting power of culture is essential for creating open,
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Korean traditional Hanbok fashion show at Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Korean Cultural Foundation
bridges
promotes
to assist in fostering a better understanding of the Korean culture and to help reduce the gap between first, second, and third generations in the Korean community.
to preserve and promote Korean culture and heritage; develop Korean cultural activities that is appropriate for the local community.
values
to keep the identity of Korean American
Member of Directors and Advising Bodies
Advisory Director
Honorary Chair: David Oh (City Council of Philadelphia)
Harris Baum (Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Korea, Attorney )
Hong Tack Chung (Former Chairman, Philip Jaisohn Foundation)
John Um (Chairman, Korean Heritage Research association, USA INC)
Jongmoo J Choi (Professor, Temple University)
Frank Chance (Adjunct Associate Professor of Center for East Asian Studies, U Penn)
Young Kim (President)
Julie Gittelman (Artistic Director)
Jian Seol (Treasurer)
Kristie Chung Nguyen (Director of Operations)
Insook Seol (Executive/ Event Director)
Naimul Islam Moon (Director of Public Relations)
Hank Yoo (Director of Development)
Hyunduk Na (Education)
Kevin La (Designer)
Kate Kim (Korean Traditional Dancer)
George Klales (Volunteer Coordinator)
Dowon Park (Instructor)
Member of Director
Staff
Julie Gittelman
julie.gittelman@kculfoundation.org
Insook Seol
Kristie Chung Nguyen
Kevin La
Naimul Islam Moon
Jian Seol
Paul Yoo (Staff)
Jasmin Lee (Staff)