KCCoC β€˜12th Annual Benefit Gala’

KCCoC β€˜12th Annual Benefit Gala’

The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) held the 12th annual benefit gala with the theme “Hope to the New Future” to raise funds for the construction of “Bisco Hall.” More than 300 guests and supporters attended the event, which began with a welcoming speech by Gala committee lead, Byoung SugΒ Kim followed by a congratulatory performance by Gayageum artist Eun sun Jung. The event continued with congratulatory remarks by Kimberly Chunghee Kang, chairman of KCCoC, Julie EunjuΒ Choi, President of the Korean American Association of Chicago, and Village of Wheeling president, Mr. Patrick Horcher. KCCoC president Dr. Yoon Tae Kim revealed that the 400-seat Bisco Hall will grow its pride by leaping toward a new future, with the goal of completion by the end of December 2023.

The celebration performance, the “Gugak Ensemble” received a great response for its harmonious performance of Korean and Western instruments with pansori musicians and tenor vocalists. Then, KCCoC Director Kay Kihwa Rho made announcement of plans for the 2023 year-round planning, programs and events.

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