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Welcome to America’s first Association of Koryo Saram Koreans

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Our mission is to advance cultural awareness and understanding of the Koryo Saram community through educational resources and strategic collaborations

Our vision is to foster intercultural connections and enrich community engagement to build a more inclusive society for all

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📢 ATTN: Koryo Saram Korean Americans, Koryo Saram South Korean citizens, and all Koryo Saram Koreans in the Southeast🇺🇸! 🇺🇸Colorado’s 150th birthday month 🏔️ Part 1. Tatyana’s Korean American immigrant story started in… Canada! 🇨🇦->🇺🇸 📃These snapshots are excerpts from a public testimony by a Koryo Saram living in America. It was shared at a Korean American church. Permission to publish granted to @koryosaraminamerica Original caption kept. 📆August 19 🌏World Humanitarian Day 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 I am American, South Korean, and Koryo-saram! Paddles up for liberation! 🏓🇰🇷 🏓 🇰🇷Happy Gwangbokjeol! 광복절을 축하합니다! 대한독립 만세! 🇰🇷 Born in poverty. Raised in the mountains. Feared by an empire Only One Week Left: Gwangbokjeol Pickleball Tournament! 🏓 🇺🇸 Colorado’s hidden gem! 🏔️🇰🇷 🇺🇸Found two types of Koryo Saram carrot salad at a local European store in the US—⏭️⏭️ one imported from the Ukrainian Koryo Saram community, and the other made right here locally! It is called ‘KOREAN CARROTS!’ 😃🥕 🎤@zoyakim_koreansinger 🎶 singing in Koryo Mar in the US🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇰🇷 When being part of the National Leadership Convention this spring 2026 with fellow Presidents of Korean Associations from across the entire U.S., it was an absolute delight to hear 🇰🇿Kazakhstan (or Kazakhstani ethnic Koreans) mentioned on stage TWICE! The new Korean War Veterans Memorial in Aurora, CO was dedicated on July 27, 2026, honoring all 22 allied United Nations nations from the conflict. 🎶🎤 The incredible Koryo Saram Korean American Zoya Kim bringing her legendary talent to our community. From the Academic Korean Theater to the US, her voice bridges worlds! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸Making traditional Korean Bread (Chartogi) and handmade noodles (for Kuksi) in the USA is hard because we do not have our traditional Koryo Saram equipment here! Instead of sharing academic notes, we decided to show how it was done in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, this July ! 🇰🇿🍲 📚A rare piece of Koryo Saram legacy is now safely in the U.S.! 🇺🇸🇰🇿 🥞Tirimgubi, traditional Koryo Saram crispy rice flour pancakes 📍LA, California 🇺🇸 @el_pomar An Evening of Leadership, Legacy, and Learning🌟🏛️ #Leadership #Legacy #Learning #KoryoSaramAmerican #Nonprofitwork These two charming adult Koryo-Saram are from state of Georgia 🇺🇸 and I was impressed by their independence and courage! It’s fascinating how diverse the Koryo Saram diaspora is—one is a South Korean citizen and the other is American citizen. One is fluent in Russian, and the other doesn’t speak it, yet both speak perfect, unaccented American English. Both get to eat ”plov” at home very often..😁 Such a beautiful example of adapting and thriving! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸 As we commemorate 250 years, our national parks remind us of the enduring landscapes and collective stories that bind us together. These protected spaces are a gift we hold in common—meant to be treasured, respected, and preserved for the next 250 years🇺🇸 Swipe left to see a second photo of sundae (Korean blood sausage). Although kuksu and some other dishes have evolved differently over time, the Koryo-saram recipe for blood sausage is close to those found in South Korea. Food truly connects us, regardless of borders. 📆June 25 🍲Koryo-saram Korean cuisine in Central Asia: Happy Father’s Day!

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 One can make a mountain by collecting specks of dust.


“Koryo In, Koreans” by Kim Jin Suk. https://product.kyobobook.co.kr/detail/S000001847998

“Korean Diaspora” by photographer Kim Jiyoun https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20210412/survivors-of-xenophobia-hate-crime-captured-in-photos

“Ghost Trains of the Koryo Saram” by Dmitry Kang. https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/explainers/ghost-trains-koryo-saram-mystery-novel-sheds-light-stalins-forced-exile-ethnic-koreans/

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What services do you offer?

Our non-profit organization strives to provide accurate information, encourage intercultural understanding, and amplify the voices and experiences of Koryo Saram diaspora group

Do you offer virtual consultations?

We are open to developing interactive workshops for students and community groups. Cover topics like Koryo Saram language (Koryo-Mar), cuisine, traditions and artistic expressions, as well as invite Koryo Saram speakers to share personal stories and experiences, offering valuable first-hand perspectives

How much do your services cost?

Our non-profit organization is not charging or fundraising at this point

How long does a typical project take?

Project timelines vary, and it can take 2–6 weeks depending on the complexity and availability of the resources