By Eun Byoul Oh

New York is finally getting the summer weather, it’s hot and steamy.  Summer brings excitement for everyone as we are ready to take some time off and travel with family, and gather around food to share the love and affection.

By Casey Eckersley
For our June meeting, the Dosan Hakdang book club was joined by author Bora Chung to discuss her collection of short stories, Your Utopia.

By Siobhan McBride
Welcome to our new column featuring Korean art and artists.  This month we explore the works of KCCNYC Student Siobhan McBride in her own words.

By Sharon Stern
With wars raging around the globe and the threat of new wars looming, we decided to take a look at Korea’s experience in World War II and continued conflict leading to the Korean War this month.

By Sharon Stern
One of the things we all love about K-dramas is that they teach us about Korean culture.  What better of a place to start than with mythology? Here is our list of feel-good Kdramas that explore mythology for a perfect summer watch (or rewatch!)

By Jon Oaks
For many people in the United States, the Fourth of July is a day of celebration filled with parades, barbecues, fireworks, and national pride. But for Korean American adoptees, the holiday can land differently.

By Josh Kim
July is a month of summer and sun, so let’s discuss a myth and symbol that circle it - Yeonorang & Seonyeo and the three-legged crow Samjoko.

By Sharon Stern
Well, so much for a kick back, relaxing summer.  This month seems to be a lot about intense action/thrillers.

By Eun Byoul Oh
This month is dedicated to our students in the LGBTQ+ community. We see you, and hear you, and we appreciate all of you in our community. In this month’s Letter – I want to talk about the current fight for Anti-Discrimination Laws in South Korea.

by Eun Byoul Oh and Sharon Stern
In light of the June 3, presidential election in South Korea, our newsletter team has decided to give you an overview of the complex history of South Korean presidential elections.  Democracies take time to form and the process can be messy.  South Korea’s struggle toward finding democracy demonstrates this clearly.

by Jon Oaks
June 2025 in New York City is brimming with events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. From parades and festivals to cultural discussions and performances, there's something for everyone.

By Casey Eckersley
The inaugural meeting of the Dosan Hakdang Book Club gathered to discuss Nobel laureate Han Kang’s novel Human Acts.

By Jon Oaks
Every June, Pride Month offers a moment to celebrate the lives, struggles, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities around the world. For Korean adoptees who identify as LGBTQ+, this month holds additional meaning—bringing together complex themes of identity, belonging, visibility, and healing.

By Sharon Stern
June 10 marks the 38^th anniversary of the beginning of what is known as the June Uprising, the June Democracy Movement or the June Democratic Struggle.  This was the beginning of true democracy in South Korea.

By Sharon Stern
We have said a number of times that Korean society is pretty conservative. Just look at the strong influences in the elections that just took place. However, there are actually quite a number of K-dramas with LGBTQ + characters – so let’s take a look at these dramas in celebration of Pride Month.