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Past Projects

Happy Cleaners

Happy Cleaners is a heartfelt story that celebrates the survival of immigrants, the experiences of the Korean American community, and the value of family.

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Logo for K-POD Korean Americans in Arts and Culture, featuring a stylized letter 'K' with overlapping black, orange, and blue shapes, and text in blue and white.

K-POD

K-Pod is a series dedicated to the stories of Korean Americans in arts and culture. Hosts Catherine Hong and Juliana Sohn talk to artists, writers, designers, musicians, chefs and other creatives about their work, their lives, and how they came to forge their careers.

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Pink handwritten text on a black background that says 'NOT YOUR AVERAGE'.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE

Not Your Average is a series hosted by Ji Young, in conversation with people who are not your average Korean Americans. We also have released audio versions of Ji’s interviews for you to enjoy in a podcast format.

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Logo of NY Radio Korea with blue circle and red and white text, indicating FM 87.7 frequency.

Korean radio broadcasting

Korean Radio Broadcasting, in partnership with Korean American Story, invites unique voices in the Korean American community for this bilingual podcast.

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A person wearing glasses and traditional Korean clothing (hanbok), holding a colorful fan with traditional Korean designs on a natural outdoor setting at sunset.

naya

NAYA (나야), produced by Korean American Story, is a mini-documentary series that paints vivid, visual stories of unique Korean American individuals and passion for their craft.

Collage artwork with people wearing masks, historical photographs, and signs with messages about social distancing and reopening, emphasizing the theme "Six Feet Apart."
Collage artwork with people wearing masks, historical photographs, and signs with messages about social distancing and reopening, emphasizing the theme "Six Feet Apart."

six feet apart

Six Feet Apart is a video series documenting the unique stories and challenges of Korean Americans during the COVID-19 global pandemic in 2020.

A promotional graphic for Writers Block, 8th edition featuring Soo Hugh, scheduled for Wednesday, August 3 at 8PM EST. The image includes a pink and purple background with text, a photo of Soo Hugh, and a still from the show Pachinko.
A promotional graphic for Writers Block, 8th edition featuring Soo Hugh, scheduled for Wednesday, August 3 at 8PM EST. The image includes a pink and purple background with text, a photo of Soo Hugh, and a still from the show Pachinko.

Writers Block

Writers Block is our free virtual community event where community members could personally engage with Korean American authors live over Zoom.

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Family gathered around a table enjoying a meal together in a cozy home setting, with several bowls of food and drinks on the table.

Film & Original

A general collection of short films, documentaries, and Korean American narratives from Korean American Story.

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Close-up of a wooden table with various sample materials, including fabric swatches, a notepad with a pen, and papers in an indoor setting.

written

A collection of archived writings, ranging from cultural topics, to book reviews, to intern blogs.