Where and how to meet Koreans in the U.S

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Where and how to meet Koreans in the U.S

We will learn about various ways and places to meet Koreans or experience Korean culture in the United States.


1. Visit Koreatown

Koreatowns are formed in major cities in the United States. You can easily meet Koreans here, and there are many Korean restaurants, marts, and cafes, so you can easily access Korean culture.

Los Angeles Koreatown (LA): The largest Koreatown in the United States, it is packed with Korean restaurants, karaoke bars, and shopping malls.
Koreatown, New York (NYC): Located in Manhattan, Koreatown is a cluster of various Korean restaurants and stores.
Atlanta Koreatown: Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Koreatown is home to many Korean restaurants and stores.
Chicago Koreatown: Located in Chicago, Illinois, you can experience various cultures, including Korean food.

2. Participation in Korean Cultural Events

Participate in cultural events hosted by the Korean Embassy or the Consulate General or events hosted by local Korean associations. Various events are held, including Korean food festivals, K-pop concerts, and traditional art performances.

Korean Food Festival: It is a great opportunity to taste various Korean food and communicate with Koreans.
K-pop Concert and Fan Meeting: If you are a K-pop fan, you can meet Koreans through concerts or fan meetings.
Traditional Art Performance: You can experience Korean culture while appreciating Korean traditional music, dance, plays, and more.

3. Korean Language Teaching and Culture Center

Take Korean language classes at local universities or community centers or visit Korean culture centers. You can learn Korean and make Korean friends.

Korean Language Classrooms: Korean language classes are offered in many cities for those who want to learn Korean.
Korean Cultural Center: It runs various Korean cultural experience programs, where you can interact naturally with Koreans.

4. churches and religious organizations

Join religious groups, such as Korean churches and cathedrals. You can get closer to Koreans through religious activities.

Korean Church: Many Koreans attend church on weekends, and various gatherings and events are held within the church.
Korean Cathedral: There are many opportunities for Koreans to gather in the cathedral to worship and exchange.

5. Social media and online communities

You can communicate with Koreans through social media and online communities such as Facebook, Instagram, and KakaoTalk.

Facebook Group: Join a Korean community group in the U.S. You can share various information and news.
KakaoTalk Open Chat: You can communicate with Koreans through chat rooms with people who have specific interests.
Online Forum: Join an online forum for Koreans living in the United States to get a variety of information and interact with Koreans.

6. Korean restaurants and cafes

Visit Korean restaurants or cafes. You can naturally interact with Koreans while enjoying delicious Korean food.

Korean BBQ Restaurant: You can meet Koreans at a restaurant where you can taste traditional Korean barbecue.
Korean Café: You can talk while enjoying Korean desserts and drinks at cafes in Koreatown or in areas where many Koreans gather.