Korean History Special Lecture “Korean Liberation: 80 Years in the Rearview Mirror”
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Korean History Special Lecture “Korean Liberation: 80 Years in the Rearview Mirror”

Special Lecture by Dr. Mark Peterson We are pleased to invite Dr. Mark Peterson, who earned his Ph.D. in Korean Studies from Harvard University, for a special lecture on Korean history titled: “Korean Liberation: 80 Years in the Rearview Mirror.” Dr. Peterson, author of The Frog Outside the Well, will guide us through a retrospective journey spanning the 80 years since Korea’s liberation. The lecture will be delivered in Korean, accompanied by an English-language presentation. 📍 Special Lecture 🗓️ Saturday, August 9, 2 PM 📍 KCCoC BISCO Hall (9600 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL) 🔗 Pre-registration required: www.bit.ly/koreanliberationlecture About Dr. Mark...

KCCoC Golf Outing
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KCCoC Golf Outing

The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) held a successful fundraising golf tournament at Crane’s Landing Golf Club in Lincolnshire, despite the sweltering heat approaching 100°F. The event drew 90 participants and raised significant funds through donations and hole sponsorships. Proceeds from the tournament will support the Center’s mission to promote and advance Korean culture and the arts. Following the tournament, a dinner and awards ceremony took place at the KCCoC’s BISCO Hall. The KCCoC extends its sincere appreciation to Tournament Chair Kee Nam Chang, organizing committee members Young Sik Yoon, Wonja Yook, and Byoung Suk Kim, as well as...

‘Taegeukgi’ Exhibition
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‘Taegeukgi’ Exhibition

Korean Cultural Center of Chicago will hold the special Taegeukgi exhibition and history lecture in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation For the first time ever, two historic Taegeukgi from the KCCoC Museum’s collection will be unveiled to the public! To celebrate this important milestone, the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) will present a specially curated Taegeukgi (Korean national flag) exhibition, alongside an engaging lecture on Korean history. The exhibition will run from August 9 to 20 at the KCCoC Gallery and will showcase two historically significant Taegeukgi: A rare, square-shaped Taegeukgi with over 100 years of history, preserved in the...

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The Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, Korea Visit KCCoC

동대문 구청장 문화원 방문 The Mayor of Dongdaemun District in Korea, along with five other officials, visited the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) and held a meeting to explore potential collaborative projects. This meeting was organized as part of Dongdaemun District’s efforts to seek new directions for development in the areas of culture, tourism, and public libraries. As part of this initiative, the delegation selected the KCCoC as a model case among overseas institutions. During the visit, the KCCoC introduced its various programs aimed at promoting Korean culture, and showcased its cultural facilities including the gallery, museum, and library....

‘Pachapp Camp’ Exhibition & Special Lecture
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‘Pachapp Camp’ Exhibition & Special Lecture

‘Pachappa Camp: The First Koreatown in the United States’ The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) will host a special exhibition ‘Pachappa Camp: The First Koreatown in the United States’ from June 7 to July 5 at the KCCoC’s gallery. This exhibition is curated by the Young Oak Kim Center for Korean American Studies at UC Riverside (directed by Professor Edward T. Chang) and is part of a U.S. traveling exhibition project generously supported by the Mellon Foundation.   The exhibition originally showcased at the UCR Arts Center from October 2021 to February 2022. Following its showcases in San Francisco...

‘Pachappa Camp’, Special Lecture and Opening Reception
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‘Pachappa Camp’, Special Lecture and Opening Reception

KCCoC hosted an opening reception on Saturday, June 14 in BISCO Hall. The event featured a special lecture by Professor Edward T. Chang on “The History and Significance of Pachappa Camp.” This exhibition served as a valuable platform for cultural exchange, not only within the Korean American community but also with the broader American public, by highlighting the history and contributions of early Korean immigrants. In his book Pachappa Camp: The First Korean Town in the United States, Professor Edward T. Chang explains, “This was a political and cultural base where Dosan Ahn Chang Ho prepared for the early Korean independence...

‘Taft High School’ Field Trip
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‘Taft High School’ Field Trip

태프트 고등학교 필드트립 Jun. 3 Taft High School students visited the KCCoC for a field trip and took the opportunity to try on hanbok and different types of hats and head pieces at BISCO Hall. They explored the ‘Symbolism’, a museum exhibition and the Pachappa Camp exhibition. Field trip concluded with traditional Korean calligraphy to write their Korean names. 태프트 고등학교 학생들과 지도교사들이 문화원을 견학하였다. 비스코홀에서 한복 체험을 하고, 박물관의 심볼리즘 전시와 파차파 전시를 관람하고 붓글씨로 본인들의 한글 이름쓰기를 하였다.

‘Pachappa Camp’ Exhibition & Special Lecture
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‘Pachappa Camp’ Exhibition & Special Lecture

You are invited to the Opening Reception and Special Lecture of the exhibition! ‘Pachappa Camp: The First Koreatown in the United States’ The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) will host a special exhibition “Pachappa Camp: The First Koreatown in the United States” from June 7 to July 5 at the KCCoC’s gallery. This exhibition is curated by the Young Oak Kim Center for Korean American Studies at UC Riverside (directed by Professor Edward T. Chang) and is part of a U.S. traveling exhibition project generously supported by the Mellon Foundation.   The exhibition originally showcased at the UCR Arts Center...