- Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles
Infobox Company
company_name = Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA)
company_
company_slogan = Dedicated to Expanding Knowledge of Korea
company_type =Govt. Funded
foundation = April 1980
location = Los Angeles, CA, USA
key_people =Jongyul Kim (Director)
industry =Educational, Not for Profit
products =N/A
revenue = N/A
homepage = http://KCCLA.orgThe Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) is operated by the
South Korean government ’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. [ [http://daikynguyen.com/eet/print_archive/united_states/los_angeles/2006/10-Oct/13/10_EET.pdf "Daikynguyen" PDF] ] KCCLA’s mission is to broaden Korea-U.S. relations through cultural and educational activities. KCCLA is located inLos Angeles, California [ [http://en.epochtimes.com/news/6-10-14/46986.html “Epoch Times", PDF] .]History
1980: Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles was founded on April 11, 1980.
2001: Reopening of remodeled KCCLA Library on My 24, 2001 2006: Collaborated organization with the Korean Government’s
Ministry of Culture and Tourism , and theKorean Culture & Content Agency .Programs
*The
Museum features various artifacts from Korea, ranging from Korea’sdynastic to modern periods. [ [http://www.koreamjournal.com/Magazine/index.php/kj/2006/november/cultural_exchange “KoreaAm Journal", November, 2006] .]
*Thelibrary features more than 17,000 books, videotapes, DVDs, and CDs. Both in English and Korean. [ [http://kccla.org/html/library.asp KCCLA, Library] ]
*The Exhibitions features historical pieces for display based on reference to Korea. [ [http://kccla.org/html/exhibition.asp KCCLA, Exhibition] ]Korean Language Classes are the biggest attraction for the Korean Cultural Center. Every year, there are over 1200 students coming to KCC to learn the Korean language. There are 6 classes at 2 different levels (Beginner A, B & C; Intermediate A, B & C). The instructors are all professors from the local universities (UCLA, USC, CSUSB, CSULB & CSUN). They teach not only the language but also history, customs, and cultures of Korea.
The classes are held every Tuesday from 7:00PM-9:00PM. The cost of the program is $50.00 registration fee (beginning 2008). The registration fee includes: light refreshment, parking, book, class material & instruction. Application should be returned before class begins. For more information please call Sungwoo Park (coordinator) at 323-936-7141 (Fax 323-936-5712) or John Song (dean) at 909-821-9104.
ee also
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Korean Art
*Culture of Korea Notes
External links
* [http://KCCLA.org Official website]
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