KCCNYC Journeys 2026
For July Summer special edition of KCCNYC monthly, our community members are sharing their experiences in Korea! We hope these essays can help you plan your trip to Korea in the future. Thank you for sharing your special journeys with us! 감사합니다!
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When people ask me why I have spent the last four years studying Korean, the answer is simple: because I wanted to connect.
My journey with Korea actually began long before I ever enrolled in a Korean class.
Around 2011, I traveled to Korea for work. At that time, I knew nothing about the language or culture. My visit revolved around business meetings, and although I was fortunate to visit a palace, explore a traditional market, and tour the DMZ, I experienced Korea as an observer rather than a participant. Everything felt unfamiliar, and I stayed safely within the structured itinerary that had been planned for me. I left with memorable experiences, but I never imagined Korea would become such an important part of my life.
After taking Korean classes, Josh has returned to Korea many times to meet his families and relatives. Here, Josh shares his favorite spots in Korea!
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Korea for the first time this spring. Although I would still classify myself as a beginner in Korean, thanks to the classes at KCCNYC I was able to communicate with some of the people I met, and it made such a huge difference in our overall experience. I want to highlight a few things that became a little more special in Korean (largely thanks to the incredible patience of the Koreans I met!)
2 years and 2 months. That’s how long I had been waiting since I first made the decision to put a down payment on a trip to South Korea and on April 16th, 2026 in the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, GA, I found myself staring at the well-known blue/white aircraft representing Korean Air. In my life, I’ve had the fortunate opportunities to travel to countries in Europe and Africa, but this would be my first venture over the Pacific Ocean to Asia.
