Founded by Korean adoptees in 1996, Also-Known-As has grown from a mentorship program into a national community for international adoptees. Four former presidents reflect on the organization’s history, the importance of representation, and the lasting power of adoptee-led advocacy.

Spanning generations and vastly different eras of international adoption, Thomas Park Clement and Youngsun reflect on the shared complexities of the Korean adoptee experience. Their conversation explores trauma, identity, reunion, and the ways adoptees are creating new paths toward healing, advocacy, and community.

Coming from different Korean American experiences, Abby Smith and Maddy Park reflect on identity, belonging, and the journeys that shaped their connection to Korean culture. Their conversation explores how community, creativity, and storytelling helped each of them embrace what being Korean American means.

Through humor and honest conversation, Ed Pokropski and Kathy Kim explore adoption, loss, identity, and the importance of asking difficult questions. Their dialogue reminds us that meaningful connection begins when we're willing to listen and share openly.