Since our founding, we’ve been dedicated to increasing engagement with the mainstream community, fostering camaraderie among Korean residents, and educating the next generation on their Korean identity. Over the years, various presidents and officers have served, and now approximately 4,500 Korean residents collaborate to promote Korea’s rich culture to the broader community.

Affiliated Organizations and Major Activities

The Korean American Association of Greater Greensboro is involved in various activities, such as organizing commemorative events for Korea’s important national holidays, including March 1st Independence Movement Day and Korean Liberation Day, as well as hosting New Year celebrations, Korean festivals, K-pop contests, and appreciation events for Korean War veterans. At the start of each year, the association hosts a prayer breakfast with local pastors to pray for Korea, the U.S., the Triad region, and the local Korean community.

The association also assists Korean residents with a variety of civil affairs and supports the Atlanta Consulate’s consular services. Additionally, the association actively participates in events such as the Southeastern Korean Sports Festival and other regional gatherings to strengthen ties with other Korean communities across the U.S. The association works with local medical institutions to improve Korean residents’ access to healthcare services through various initiatives.

To enhance a sense of belonging in the community, the association regularly participates in street cleanups and represents Korea at cultural festivals held in Greensboro and nearby cities, promoting harmony between Koreans and the broader community.

Affiliated Institutions

The association operates several key institutions, including the Korean School and the Senior Citizens Association. The Korean School offers programs every Saturday at the Education and Cultural Center, teaching Korean language and culture to Korean-American children and interested Americans with the support of dedicated volunteers. Thanks to the dedication of its leaders, the Greensboro Korean School has become a model for other Korean schools in the U.S.

The Senior Citizens Association hosts major celebrations during holidays to foster camaraderie among elderly Korean residents. It also offers various programs such as computer classes, traditional Korean percussion, health dance, calligraphy, and seminars on healthy aging. The association actively participates in major events and volunteer activities, sharing their wisdom with younger generations about living as a minority in the U.S.

Although far from Korea, Koreans in the Triad area are united in their passion for passing down Korean language, culture, and pride to future generations. The association operates a library on the second floor of the Education and Cultural Center, housing a large collection of Korean books that are accessible to the public.