Back-to-School in Korea: Learning, Growing, and the Power of Play
March marks the start of the school year in Korea. Across the country, students eagerly prepare to return to school with new teachers, new classmates, and new opportunities to learn. For many children, this season means buying a new backpack, preparing school supplies, and putting on a school uniform for the first time. For […]
Project for Awesome 2026 — Vote for KKOOM
You Can Support KKOOM in Under 2 Minutes — Just by Voting! Did you know there’s a simple way to support KKOOM that takes less than two minutes? KKOOM has been accepted into Project for Awesome (P4A) 2026, a global fundraising event where thousands of people come together to support charities making a real […]
Turning Korean Lunar New Year Traditions Into Hope and Connection
In Korea, Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) is a time of reflection, respect, and togetherness. Homes are filled with the smell of tteokguk (떡국), a traditional Korean soup made with sliced rice cakes in a savory broth. Elders offer blessings, and children bow to show respect to their elders as the year begins with gratitude […]
Designed with Care: Behind the Redesign of KKOOM’s Website
From Discovering KKOOM to Pitching Projects In 2021, Will Landers and I met during our first year as U.S. Fulbright Korea English Teaching Assistants (ETAs). During orientation, Grace Lee, KKOOM’s former Executive Director, shared a presentation about KKOOM’s work. As a Korean adoptee, I was instantly drawn to the organization’s mission and eager to find […]