Celebrating Chuseok: A Korean Tradition for the Generations

Celebrating Chuseok: A Korean Tradition for the Generations

Chuseok is a time of thanksgiving, harvest and celebration for the Korean people. While every family might have differing traditions, they all take time during Chuseok to give honor and thanks to those who came before them as well as to pass down important values and...
Why We Have to Care About Korean Reunification

Why We Have to Care About Korean Reunification

Charlie Kwak is a Korean American high school student who has made several trips to his extended family’s home in Korea, all the while participating in leadership programs and events pertaining to the ongoing campaign for peaceful reunification on the Korean...
The Reunification of Korea: Why I Care (HK Series #1)

The Reunification of Korea: Why I Care (HK Series #1)

HK is a Korean American high school student that has participated in the One Korea Global Campaign for several years. As part of the 7 million people in the Korean diaspora, HK’s story represents a powerful voice for a free, independent, and united Korea. Sign up for...

A Change of Heart Toward Korean Reunification: Heeryoung’s Story

By Keiko SeinoHeeryoung Kim did not care about the reunification of the Korean peninsula because it had nothing to do with her, or so she thought. Like many other young people in South Korea, Heeryoung was more concerned about getting a job, and the only thing she was...
Ohnshim’s Story: Building Peace through the Korean Dream

Ohnshim’s Story: Building Peace through the Korean Dream

By Keiko Sometani We all come across people in our lives that inspire us in small and in even more profound ways. Maybe this person is a family member or a close friend.  Maybe you never met them in person. Perhaps you listened to their moving song on the radio or...