Korean Center - San Francisco, California

💡 Korean Futures Lab: K-Art x Technology is now open for registration!

This one-day creative program invites teens ages 13 to 19 to explore Korean arts, storytelling, AI, media, and technology through hands-on workshops and conversations with working creators.

Participants will get to:

🎬 Storyboard a short film
🎵 Create music with AI
🎭 Make a microdrama
💻 Try vibe coding
💬 Hear from working creators

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
📍 Korean Center, Inc., 1362 Post Street, San Francisco
👥 Ages 13 to 19
🍱 Lunch included

No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and creativity.

Space is limited. Register here: https://forms.gle/6ybM9kMybEvrvr4W7

💙 Thank You & Happy New Year

As we close out 2025, we want to sincerely thank our community, students, families, artists, partners, donors, and volunteers, for being part of Korean Center, Inc.

Your support makes it possible for us to share Korean culture, create welcoming spaces, and build meaningful connections across generations. We’re excited to continue this work together in 2026.

Happy New Year, and thank you for being part of our community.

Warmly,
KCI Team

✨ We’re hiring! Join the Korean Center, Inc. team. ✨

We’re looking for motivated, self-directed team members who can take initiative, manage projects independently, and communicate clearly in writing and conversation. Our open roles support cultural events, youth initiatives, and fundraising efforts that serve our community across the Bay Area.

While roles are primarily remote, all positions require on-site work as needed for events, meetings, and program delivery.

We’re excited to connect with thoughtful, mission-driven individuals and look forward to working with you!

📌 See full job descriptions and application details on our website(koreancentersf.org) or via the link in our bio.

This Giving Tuesday, your support helps shape the next generation.

KCI’s youth and teen programs, like the Teen Summit, Children's Day, and cultural education, give young people a space to explore identity, creativity, and leadership. With your help, we can continue expanding these programs in 2026.

Help us reach our fundraising goal and invest in the future of our community.
💛 Give today: koreancentersf.org

2025 Fall Teen Summit — “Navigating Challenges Through Arts”

📅 Saturday, November 15 | 12–5 PM
📍 Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
🎓 *Eligibility extended* for teens in grades 8–12 and young adults up to age 19

Unleash your creativity at Teen Summit:
✨ Make your own kimchi for lunch with Chef JiYoung Park
🎨 Learn to express yourself by creating soft sculpture with artist Jun Yang
🎭 Be inspired by rising student creators in theatre, music, and film
🖼️ Explore the Asian Art Museum and connect with creative teens across the Bay Area

🍱 Lunch included | 🎟️ Space limited to 70 teens
💵 Early Bird $40 (extended to Nov 7) | $50 Regular | $35 Group (5+) | $30 Group (10+)

👉 Learn more & register now at koreancentersf.org

🌟 Meet the Rising Creators at Teen Summit 2025 🌟

Be inspired by three incredible young artists who are shaping their stories — and the world — through creativity! 🎭🎬🎵

✨ Athena Cho – Filmmaker & photographer capturing the emotions and connections that bring people together.
✨ Bora Wee – Theatre artist and interdisciplinary creative uplifting AAPI voices through storytelling and design.
✨ Cate Wang – Singer-songwriter and producer blending everyday sounds and personal stories into heartfelt music.

🎨 Join us at Teen Summit 2025: “Navigating Challenges Through Arts” to hear their stories, see their work in action, and discover how art can empower your own journey.

📅 Saturday, November 15 | 12–5 PM
📍 Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
🎓 For ages 13–19 (Grades 8–12 + young creatives)

💵 Early Bird $40 (extended to Nov 7) | $50 Regular | $35 Group (5+)
🍱 Lunch included | 🎟️ Space limited

👉 Learn more & register at koreancentersf.org

🎨 Meet Artist Jun Yang — Soft Sculpture Creator & Painter!

At Teen Summit 2025, join Jun Yang, a q***r Korean artist based in San Francisco, for a hands-on workshop that blends creativity and self-expression. In this creative session, you’ll design your own soft sculpture or pillow using fabric, stuffing, paint, and glue — transforming emotions into art you can hold.

Jun’s vibrant work explores identity, belonging, and healing, inviting connection and reflection through tactile, colorful forms. This session is all about process, presence, and creating from the heart. 💫

📅 Saturday, November 15 | 12–5 PM
📍 Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
🎓 For teens in grades 8–12

✨ Early Bird $40 (until Oct 31) | $50 Regular | $35 Group (5+)

🔗 Learn more & register at koreancentersf.org/teen-fall-2025/

🥬 Meet Chef JiYoung Park — Culinary Storyteller & Kimchi Creator!

At Teen Summit 2025, you’ll roll up your sleeves with Chef JiYoung Park, founder of Park’s Kitchen, and learn how to make your own authentic Korean kimchi — while discovering the stories and traditions that connect food, culture, and community.

JiYoung is an internationally renowned chef and educator who brings people together through her modern take on Korean cuisine. Her session combines flavor, creativity, and hands-on fun — plus, you’ll enjoy lunch made with your own creation! 🍽️

📅 Saturday, November 15 | 12–5 PM
📍 Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
🎓 For teens in grades 8–12

✨ Early Bird $40 (until Oct 31) | $50 Regular | $35 Group (5+)

🔗 Learn more & register at koreancentersf.org

🌟 Announcing Teen Summit 2025! 🌟
🎨 Theme: “Navigating Challenges Through Arts”
📅 Saturday, November 15 | 12–5 PM
📍 Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
🎟️ $40 Early Bird (until Oct 31)

Get ready for an inspiring, hands-on day of creativity, culture, and connection!
✨ Make your own kimchi with Chef JiYoung Park
✨ Create soft sculptures with artist Jun Yang
✨ Hear from rising young creators in theatre, music, and film
✨ Explore the Asian Art Museum and discover new ways to express yourself through art

Lunch included | Space limited
👉 More info and registration at koreancentersf.org/teen-fall-2025