By Justine Velasquez
“I realize now that there was something quite out of the ordinary during my childhood in the Philippines in a very specific way: we always had a big jar of homemade kimchi in our fridge. I never thought much of it before. That jar was just always there, mysterious in its origins. Though I was blissfully unaware of it at the time, my grandmother would have made that kimchi from scratch, in the way that my great-grandfather had shown and taught her…”

By Sergey Tsay
“It took me some time to decide on the format of this article. Should it be a summary of personal memories, a retelling of conversations with my paternal grandparents and my dad, or a brief history of the 100,000+ Koreans forcibly deported to Kazakhstan in 1937 from the Russian Far East… also referred to as Kore Saram…”

By Sharon Stern and Eun Byoul Oh

August always causes us to reflect on Korean independence at the end of WWII and this year we are focusing on the history of the Korean diaspora, particularly as a result of the Japanese occupation from 1910-1945.

By Sharon Stern
On July 20^th, 2025, the Dosan Hakdang book club met to talk about the novel Yeonnam-Dong’s Smiley Laundromat by Kim Jiyun. The book tells the story of multiple people in the Yeonnam neighborhood of Seoul who connect through a diary on a table in a laundromat and then, eventually, in person.

By Jon Oaks
For many Korean adoptees, Korean Liberation Day is more than a historical commemoration. It serves as a powerful reminder to reflect on personal identity, ancestry, and what freedom means within the context of adoption.

By KCCNYC Monthly Team
KCCNYC held the second volume of the KCCNYC After Class Series. It was great to meet everyone in person! New York’s Korean community has several great events to celebrate Korea’s liberation this month—come join Korean American community celebrating our heritage and history.

By Josh Kim
The Myth of the Red and Blue Fan - 빨간 부채 파란 부채 This month’s myth is a short one, though funny and odd and begs some questions about greed.

By Sharon Stern
There is quite a bit of everything going on in August in Dramaland.  There are a couple of pretty twisted plots, one drama that borders on X rated, a couple of family/slice-of-life pieces, a time travel to Joseon, a super-hero heaven-hell action series and a legal drama.  We’ll see how they all live up to their descriptions!

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.