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👁 KKOOM's white stamp logo centered on a dark blue background.
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Category: Updates
Inside KKOOM: Our Executive Assistant’s Reflection on Supporting Children in Korea
👁 Yumin walking together with a student through a green park.
On youth empowerment, ethical storytelling, and the children who changed her.
Thank You, Friends of Dulwich Seoul!
👁 Leah standing behind the KKOOM table during the cocktail hour at the Friends of Dulwich Gala, with framed program photos, brochures, and stickers displayed for guests to explore.
How the 2026 Friends of Dulwich Seoul Gala helped make dreams possible for the youth we serve.
The Day That Belongs to Every Kid
👁 Children's Day graphic with two children posing in front of a topiary bear at Everland amusement park in South Korea, with the park's ticket sign visible in Korean and English.
Children’s Day (어린이날) is a holiday a century in the making. Here is what it means, and why some children need your help to celebrate it.
Back-to-School in Korea: Learning, Growing, and the Power of Play
👁 Students wearing backpacks representing KKOOM’s back-to-school fundraiser supporting youth in Korean children’s homes.
March marks the start of the school year in Korea. Across the country, students eagerly prepare to return to school with new teachers, new classmates, and new opportunities to learn. For many children, this season means buying a new backpack, preparing school supplies, and putting on a school uniform for the first time. For […]
Project for Awesome 2026 — Vote for KKOOM
👁 Graphic featuring the Project for Awesome 2026 logo on the left, with illustrated characters snorkeling and holding a camera, and the KKOOM logo on the right. The two circular logos are displayed side by side on a light blue and green, ocean-themed background with fish and water patterns.
You Can Support KKOOM in Under 2 Minutes — Just by Voting! Did you know there’s a simple way to support KKOOM that takes less than two minutes? KKOOM has been accepted into Project for Awesome (P4A) 2026, a global fundraising event where thousands of people come together to support charities making a real […]
Turning Korean Lunar New Year Traditions Into Hope and Connection
👁 Red illustrated envelope with Korean text reading “Happy Seollal,” symbolizing Korean Lunar New Year blessings and new beginnings.
In Korea, Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) is a time of reflection, respect, and togetherness. Homes are filled with the smell of tteokguk (떡국), a traditional Korean soup made with sliced rice cakes in a savory broth. Elders offer blessings, and children bow to show respect to their elders as the year begins with gratitude […]
Designed with Care: Behind the Redesign of KKOOM’s Website
👁 KKOOM website homepage showing students gathered around a table during a workshop, with navigation and mission statement visible.
From Discovering KKOOM to Pitching Projects In 2021, Will Landers and I met during our first year as U.S. Fulbright Korea English Teaching Assistants (ETAs). During orientation, Grace Lee, KKOOM’s former Executive Director, shared a presentation about KKOOM’s work. As a Korean adoptee, I was instantly drawn to the organization’s mission and eager to find […]