From working in her family’s grocery store to leading youth programs, Julia Park’s life is rooted in service and resilience. She continues to give back to future generations.

Through years at Sejong Camp, Grace Nicodemus found community, purpose, and direction. Her journey reflects growth, mental health awareness, and giving back.

Bridging spirituality and culture, Seo Hee Kelleher uses her work to make Korean traditions more accessible. Her journey reflects both healing and preservation.

Driven by questions of identity and justice, Laura-Ann Jacobs has dedicated her life to anti-racism work and education. Her journey includes reconnecting with her roots in Korea.

Without early memories of Korea, Lia Ylitalo found connection through community and cultural exploration. Her journey reflects growing confidence and pride in her identity.

A search for identity led Benjamin Kim Oser back to Korea, where he reconnected with his birth family. His journey reflects complexity, gratitude, and leadership within the adoptee community.

Growing up biracial, Hope Sacco sought connection within the Korean community. Through Sejong Camp, she found both belonging and a deeper understanding of identity.

Rather than seeking a fixed identity, Kat Ley focuses on living authentically in each moment. Her journey reflects growth, resilience, and self-definition.

Navigating family changes and identity, Tommy Lee found a sense of belonging through community. His journey continues to evolve through empathy and reflection.

Surviving war and hardship, Dr. Doug Hong built a life grounded in perseverance and gratitude. He reflects on the support that made his journey possible.

After growing up disconnected from his roots, Cory Lemke found connection through returning to Korea and meeting his birth family. His story reflects identity, belonging, and perspective.

Initially pursuing politics, Seonwoong Hwang found his path through faith and ministry. His journey reflects adaptability and purpose.

Navigating identity as an adoptee, Madison Jay faced questions of belonging from an early age. Living in Korea has allowed her to confront and embrace her full self.

Growing up in rural Ohio, Chris Packard balanced Midwestern life with helping his mother run small businesses. His journey through military service and personal struggle eventually led him to Korea, where he continues exploring identity and belonging.

Raised in a predominantly white community, Faith Kim struggled to define her Korean American identity early on. Through military service, she gained confidence and a deeper appreciation for both sides of her culture.

Living with a constant awareness of being different, Greg Norrish spent years searching for identity before moving to Korea. There, he found comfort not in answers, but in simply being himself.

Feeling “perfectly half-Korean,” Mandy Hwang embraced both sides of her identity from an early age. Living in Korea has deepened her understanding of culture and shaped her path as an educator.

Rebelling against expectations as a pastor’s kid, Joshua Hwang set out to define his identity on his own terms. What began as a short trip to Korea turned into a new life and entrepreneurial journey.

Often feeling caught between cultures, Brian Kuh transformed that experience into a strength. Today, he bridges Korean and American communities through his work in the music industry.

Facing discrimination and hardship early in life, Joseph Kim built a career rooted in communication and education. His journey reflects identity, resilience, and the power of choice.