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Korean American Center’s work in Korean language education, cultural outreach, and community leadership has been featured across local and national media. From earning prestigious accreditation to hosting healing-centered events and elevating Korean American voices, our story is one of impact, visibility, and connection. We’re proud to share stories that reflect the depth and reach of our mission.

Korean American Center Becomes First WASC-Accredited Korean Language Center in the United States

Korean American Center Becomes First WASC-Accredited Korean Language Center in the United States

PR NEWSWIRE

Designation marks a turning point in national recognition of Korean language education in the U.S.

From Tagalog to Korean, these Asian Americans are using quarantine to learn their families' languages

NBC News America

“The global crisis has really made people re-evaluate priorities. … For some people like myself, it might be reconnecting with their roots,” Danielle Colayco said.

Irvine King Sejong Institute was selected by the King Sejong Institute Foundation’s Award of Excellence.

Korea Times USA

With 248 King Sejong Institutes across 85 countries, the Irvine King Sejong Institute was selected by the King Sejong Institute Foundation’s Award of Excellence. 

At a Korea-sponsored school, Americans learn the language with K-pop, dramas and mores

NBC NEWS AMERICA

The South Korean government has chosen a Southern California language program to become part of its global initiative to advance the Korean language.

South Korean government helps fund Irvine language institute

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Now officially recognized by the King Sejong Institute — which is part of South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism — the KAC will hire more teachers, strengthen its curriculum, offer study-abroad opportunities and host more cultural events. 

South Korean government selects Irvine’s Korean American Center to teach language program

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

“…the Irvine organization was not chosen because of the high concentration of Korean Americans living in the area. Instead, she said, she thinks the center was chosen because of the quality of the Korean language classes offered there since January 2016.

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