Community Outreach

 

Beyond the policy world and academia, KEI actively engages the broader community that is interested in Korea related issues.  The institute support a number of cultural, educational, and policy outreach programs to inform the broader American communities about Korea.  KEI supported programs include the following:

      + Korean Kontext Podcast - hosted by Chad O'Carroll, this program is a interview show that explore the lives of leaders that shape U.S.-Korea relations and the Korean American community.
     + Korea Club - a northern Virginia based regular forum at WoolaeOak Restaurant in Tysons Corner to hear special speakers on Korea. 
     + Korean American Day - each year on January 13th, KEI sponsors a premier luncheon in downtown Washington, DC to recognize the Korean American communities to contribution to the United States.
      + Future of Korea - in collaboration with the World Affairs Council, KEI brings State Department officials and Korean Embassy officials to the heartland of the United States to hold a variety of seminar programs on Korea. 
       + Cultural Events - In cooperation with cultural organizations like the Korea Society, KEI holds receptions or movie nights to showcase Korean art, entertainment, or culture.