Tag: Reflections

Unforgettable Memories in America

A group of adults and children sit together on a boat during a sunny day on the lake. The adults smile warmly toward the camera, while the children’s faces are covered with colorful flower stickers. A woman wearing a wide sunhat and sunglasses stands in the back, and the lake and shoreline stretch out behind them. The mood is relaxed, cheerful, and summery as everyone enjoys time together on the water.A group of adults and children sit together on a boat during a sunny day on the lake. The adults smile warmly toward the camera, while the children’s faces are covered with colorful flower stickers. A woman wearing a wide sunhat and sunglasses stands in the back, and the lake and shoreline stretch out behind them. The mood is relaxed, cheerful, and summery as everyone enjoys time together on the water.

This summer, KKOOM was able to revitalize a long-lasting program that has not been implemented in ten years – the KKOOM Stay Program. It is an opportunity for KKOOM to fund a homestay program to visit the United States for the youth we serve at KKOOM-supported children’s homes. The last time we did the program […]

The Power of Sharing Your Story

A young man stands on stage behind a podium decorated with flowers, delivering a speech in front of a large screen displaying the KKOOM logo and the title “Dream Big Speech: Taehyeon.” The stage is dimly lit with spotlights above.

In May 2023, KKOOM hosted its very first event in the United States out of our 15-year existence. It was the Dream Big Gala to bring more awareness about our mission and to start building community in Atlanta as there is a big Korean population in Atlanta, Georgia. The gala featured Korean food, performances, speeches […]

Believing in His Dreams – Jaehyuck’s Update

A young man in a white shirt poses for a portrait, resting his chin on his hands. He looks directly at the camera with a calm, thoughtful expression against a soft studio background.

In February 2023, former KKOOM College Scholar Jaehyuck asked if we could help cover his moving costs to relocate to Seoul. This was a very unique request to fund the $300 moving fee for Jaehyuck. So we reached out to the KKOOM community. The outpouring of love you gave Jaehyuck was truly heartwarming. Over 20 […]

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