About Us:

The Korean Cultural Center in Arizona (thereafter KCC) was founded in 1998 as a nonprofit organization with concerned charter members and supports from Korean Cultural Center, The Office of Consulate, Republic of Korea, Los Angeles. Main purpose is public awareness of the richness and diversity of 5000 years of Korean culture, arts, language, history as well as foster cross-cultural understanding between the people of Arizona and Korea. KCC’s mission is to promote and educate Korean culture for a greater understanding in an effort to bring communities closer together and economic ties, bridging gap between the people of Arizona and Korea. KCC is actively involved with other diversity organizations as follows:

KCC has very dedicated diverse board members and strongly participate or participated with Governor’s Commission on Prevent Domestic Violence Against Women and Children, Attorney General’s Asian Justice Advisory Council, Commission on Human Relations, City of Phoenix, Pacific Rim Advisory Commission, City of Phoenix, Greater Phoenix Multi Cultural and Arts foundation, Citizen’s Advisory Board of Police Dept., City of Phoenix.
Michelle Kim, President and Executive, is Valley Leadership Graduate Class of XXV. Michelle is appointed as an Official Cultural Representative of Arizona Region by Korean Cultural Center, The Office of General Consulate Los Angeles, Republic of Korea in June, 2004. She was awarded in “Outstanding Achievement Award” by Minister of Korean Culture and Tourism, Republic of Korea in January, 2004.

Besides KCC’s ongoing annual event, KCC also continuously design for special programs what this young immigrants local community needs.