The current USD-to-Korean won exchange rate is better than ever. As of now, 1 U.S. dollar equals ₩1,474, and it reached a high of ₩1,558 per USD in the summer of 2026. Over the past 10 years, the exchange rate has been as low as ₩1,054 per USD so you are now saving 25%-30% on top of Korea’s already low prices. As stylish and sophisticated as any destination, and with…
The Longest Running Show in Korea is Currently Playing in the Twin Cities [Special Offer Below] “Cookin’ Nanta” has been a fixture in the South Korean entertainment scene since it premiered in 1997 and has since become one of the longest-running and most beloved shows in South Korea. Over the years, it has gained international…
There are so many reasons to visit Korea in April, from beautiful cherry blossoms and spring blooms, to exciting festivals across the country and some of the best weather of the year. April is a time when positivity for the year ahead grows from the gloom of winter and everyone is outside to enjoy the…
Many consider Korea in the spring to be its most beautiful season, with mild weather and flowers bursting into bloom across the country. After the cold winter, and before the humid heat of summer, Korean springs welcome all with an air of excitement and possibility. Warmer and longer days feature temperatures ranging from 45-65°F and…
Join the Council of Korean Americans (CKA) on Tuesday, October 18 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET for an intimate virtual discussion with Arden Cho and the Yun Family of Netflix’s hit show Partner Track! Tune in as they discuss their individual journeys as Korean Americans in Hollywood, the importance of representation of…
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 7th at 5:30 PM for a Chicagoland event! The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) is pleased to host an evening reception with Korean American professionals in Chicago anda distinguished panel of top Korean American leaders featuring Executive Vice President and Chief Legal &Risk Officer for Target Corporation, Don Liu,…
Submit your original work to win a poetry prize of $1,000. “Poetry inspires me and my fellow Korean poets in America because it is beautiful and more glorious than the prose world I know.” The winning poem will embody the spirit of Dr. Yearn Hong Choi, a professor and poet who composed cross-cultural works depicting…
Long before the creation of Koreatown in LA, SF or NYC, there was Pachappa Camp in Riverside, CA, a settlement of Korean Americans that dates back to 1904. There are many strange mysteries about this little known town but perhaps strangest of all is that it was forgotten for so long. A new exhibit in…
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 awards were announced earlier this month with two Korean owned restaurants included on the list: San Francisco’s Benu and Manhattan’s Atomix. This is the second time Benu has been named to the list and the first time for Atomix. They are the only two Korean owned restaurants to…
Join the Korean Cultural Center of NY for this celebration of K-Pop. Show off your dancing and singing skills and win cash prizes up to $1,000. To participate, applicants must fill out an online form along with a video link that showcases their dance skills. Applicants can freely choose to perform any K-pop song or…