Young Korean American Network (yKAN)

PO Box 6777
Yorkville, NY 10128
(212)229-8282 phone
http://www.ykan.org website

Area of Interest:
Organization - Advocacy and empowerment

Primary Ethnic Community Served:
Korean

Description:
The Korean American Network (yKAN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization of 1.5 and 2nd generation Korean-Americans who strive for the advancement of all Korean-Americans in the mainstream of American society.

Officially inaugurated on August 30, 1990, the organization’s membership has grown over the past 13 years. Our members are Korean-American professionals, representing every industry and academic field.

Our mission is to elevate Korean-American professionals by fostering educational programs, community service, and networking opportunities. Through these activities yKAN addresses the issues of our community and provides a forum for those who share common experiences and face similar challenges.

Through our combined efforts, yKAN will undoubtedly lead to a better standing for the Korean-American community and open doors of opportunities for current and future generations.

Staff:
Jayne Jun, President
Linda Choi - Vice President
Kristin Pak - General Secretary
Paul Kim - Treasurer

Submitted by:
AIA Staff

New - 02/24/04