This course introduces and reviews the fundamental components of basic conversation in the Korean language. Participants will focus on vocabulary; phrases and common expressions used in daily conversations and will learn to make different types of sentence endings (e.g., polite, intimate, etc.) by applying various vocabulary and grammar basics. Common expressions used in daily conversations will be taught and participants will learn to make simple sentence, while practicing listening comprehension. Aspects of contemporary Korean culture will also be explore.

Please contact the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago for additional information or to register.

Children in grade school can get help with homework at the afterschool program at KCC in the fall.  Please contact KCC at 847-947-4460 for more details.
 

 

Korean Adoptees Reception/ChuSeok

Last year we were fortunate enough to experience the 2nd Korean Adoptees Reception/ChuSeok event at the Korean Cultural Center on Saturday, September 10, 2011.  Pictures from last year are available for viewing on the KCCoC Facebook page - click here.

Here is a list of activities from last year's event: Introduction, brief overview of ChuSeok (Hangawi), family, make Songpyun (rice cakes), see examples of the traditional bows, try on/learn about Hanbok.

The tremendous support and hard work from many different groups, artists and teachers who made that day fun for this children who attended that day was invaluable. If anyone would like to discuss options for a similar event this year (around the end of September), please email kcichicago@gmail.com or call 312-813-9391. All plans are in the beginning stages at this point; permission still needs to be sought to conduct it this year. Any thoughts on how to make it authentic and memorable for children would be appreciated. Thank you.

Camp Pride
 

KCC will be hosting an overnight for Camp Pride, a week long program for Korean adoptees, on August 2-3.
 

Win a Round-Trip Ticket to Korea!
 
The 17th Annual Chicago Korean Festival will once again be having its KPop singing contest, and this year there will be TWO grand prize winners - one winner will be Korean and the other will be a non-Korean.  If you are not Korean and love KPop, or know someone who is, don't miss this great opportunity!
 

Who: Koreans and Non-Koreans - All Are Welcome
What: KPop Singing Contest
When: Preliminary Round - Saturday, August 18th 7:00 - 9:00 PM
             Final Round - Sunday, August 19th 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Chicago Korean Festival, 5601 Spaulding Ave. (Korea Town)
Why: Share your love of KPop and Korean culture, and compete to win a paid, round-trip ticket to Korea!
 

All are welcome, but we strongly encourage all you non-Korean KPop lovers out there to enter the contest!  Have fun, meet other KPop lovers and maybe even win a round-trip ticket to Korea!  Don't miss this a great opportunity to take your passion for Korean culture one step further!
 
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact kcc.4.youth@gmail.com.
 

In August, there will be a new photography exhibition featuring the works of 3 photographers.
Artists: Joong Gyu KIm and 2 others
Duration: August 12 ~ 28, 2012

 

The new KCCoC Library is open to the public.
Hours: Mon:-Fri: 9AM-5PM, Sat: 10AM-4PM, Sun: Closed
Books may be checked out for 3 weeks at a time.