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Korean Focus of Metro DC offers information and support to families interested in Korean culture and the Korean American community. Our members and friends include adoptive families, adopted Korean Americans, and Korean American families. All are welcome! Chapters in Cincinnati, Northern Maryland, Seattle, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

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Korean Market Tour July 21 in Rockville
Pledge by July 31 - Help Geographies of Kinship Earn $75,000!
Coming Event
Save the Date! Korean Market Tour July 21 in Rockville

 

Can't tell 된장 from 고추장? Confused about 김치? Scared to make your favorite dishes at home?

Join us for Coffee, Conversation and a Korean Cook's Tour and you'll be cooking in no time!

 

Date & Time: Saturday, July 21, 2012

  • 11 AM - 12:30 at Shilla Bakery in Rockville
  • 12:30 PM - Head to H-Mart in Silver Spring, MD for the tour
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - H-Mart tour led by Ken Hahn and the H-Mart staff

Locations:

  • Shilla Bakery, 2089 Veirs Mill Rd.,Rockville, MD
  • H-Mart, 12015 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, MD

RSVP: All are welcome for coffee, but space for the tour is limited to 10 people. RSVP as soon as possible by sending the number and names of attendees to [email protected].

 

Ever wanted to cook a Korean dish but were unsure about an ingredient or technique? This program is for you! Learn about Korean cuisine, bring home recipes and shop for what you need to prepare delicious Korean meals. Attend the coffee, tour or both. RSVP early for the tour, as space is limited!

 

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Korean Focus Korean Market Tour 

 

Help Geographies of Kinship Earn $75,000 - Pledge by July 31!
 
Deann Borshay Liem's new film Geographies of Kinship: The Korean Adoption Story can earn $75,000 if it reaches that amount of pledges by July 31. Please give whatever you can to make this new film a reality. Visit the Geographies of Kinship Kickstarter page and make your pledge NOW! Donations as small as $1 are appreciated! 
 
Geographies of Kinship Trailer
Geographies of Kinship Trailer
 
Coming Events

Stay tuned to the Korean Focus eBulletin for our fall events. Here's the current rundown of programs in planning and ideas we'd like to make happen:
  • Coffee & Conversation in July, September and October
  • Online Discussion: Getting Ready for College for High School Adoptees
  • Dual Adoptee Panel Discussions for Teens and Parents
  • Third Annual Korean Focus Chuseok Picnic
  • Korean Cooking
  • Korean Drumming
  • Korean Needlework Series: Jokgabo, Korean Patchwork
  • Stories with Halmoni: Korean stories with the ladies of KUMCGW
We always need volunteers to work on programs. Email [email protected] if you'd like to help. We also welcome ideas for new programs and activities!