Korean American Perspectives

Beyond the Plate: A Conversation on Cooking, Culture, and Celebrity

In the final episode of our season, host Abraham Kim sits down with the incomparable Kristen Kish—chef, television host, and the recipient of the 2024 Council of Korean A

Leading with Purpose: A Trailblazing Executive’s Impact on Positive Change, with Paul Kim

This episode features a conversation with Paul Kim, the Founder and Principal of LaSalle Asset Management, CEO and Managing Partner of Aventis Asset Management, and Found

Honoring Our Elders: Revolutionizing Korean American Elder Care

This episode of the Korean American Perspectives podcast features a conversation with veteran nurse and elder care pioneer Sue Song, featured on HLAG’s Elderly Care Serie

From Vision to Victory: A Korean American Corporate Icon’s Success Story

This episode of the Korean American Perspectives podcast features a conversation with Founding Chairman & CEO of Kizan International Bill Kim. Mr. Kim was one of the este

Illustrating our Story: A Conversation with a Korean American Graphic Novelist and Environmental Justice Warrior

This episode of the Korean American Perspectives podcast features Eddie Ahn, Executive Director at Brightline Defense, artist, and writer of the national bestselling grap

Cracking the Code: A Korean American Pioneer in Tech and Artificial Intelligence

This episode of the Korean American Perspectives podcast features a conversation with Songyee Yoon, a leading venture investor and strategic advisor recognized for her ea

Opening Doors:  Building Pathways of Hope for Underserved Students

This episode of the Korean American Perspectives podcast features Raymond John, CEO and founder of 12+, a nonprofit organization committed to increasing educational equit

Faith, Leadership, and Legacy: One Man’s Journey to Inspire a Generation, with Dave Gibbons

In the third episode of our season, we sit down with Dave Gibbons—pastor, author, and social innovator—for a deeply moving conversation rooted in his newly released memoi

Elevating Korean Flavors: A Conversation with Award-Winning Chefs, with Edward Lee, Beverly Kim, and Danny Lee

The second episode of our season features an engaging live conversation with award-winning Korean American chefs Beverly Kim and Danny Lee, moderated by Edward Lee. Edwar

Breaking Barriers: A New Vision of Leadership in the U.S. Military, with JoAnne Bass

A fireside chat with JoAnne Bass, the former 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the first woman to become the highest senior enlisted leader in any U.S. mili

KAP Season 4 Episode 0

We welcome you to Season 4 of the Korean American Perspectives Podcast, brought to you by the Council of Korean Americans (CKA). Our podcast is dedicated to amplifying th

Everything That Rises Must Converge: Jennifer Koh

Our seventh and final episode of season 3 of the Korean American Perspectives podcast features Jennifer Koh, Internationally-Acclaimed Violinist and Founder & Artistic Di

Leading with Authenticity and Core Values: Marshall Cho

In our sixth episode of season 3 of the Korean American Perspectives Podcast features Marshall Cho, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Lake Oswego High School.   In this int

Pushing the Envelope by Following Your Bliss: Debbie Shon

In our fifth episode of season 3 of the Korean American Perspectives Podcast, we speak with Debbie Shon, Chief Strategy Officer of USA Gymnastics, legal and political adv

Leveraging Your Talent for Entrepreneurial Pursuits and Philanthropy: Dow Kim

In our fourth episode of season 3 of the Korean American Perspectives Podcast, we sit down with Dow Kim, a former leading Wall Street financier, philanthropist, and lovin

Laying the Groundwork for the Next Generation: Tammy Kim

Our third episode of season 3 of the Korean American Perspectives Podcast features Tammy Kim, Vice Mayor of the City of Irvine and Founder & Managing Director of the Kore

Deep Diving into "My Year Abroad" and the Asian American Experience: Chang-Rae Lee

Our second episode of season 3 of the Korean American Perspectives Podcast features Chang-Rae Lee, a celebrated Korean American novelist. To speak with him, we have guest

Welcome to Season Three: Abraham Kim

We’re glad to be back with Season Three of our podcast, Korean American Perspectives.   This season, we’re introducing three new initiatives. First, we will be bringing

Empowering Others Through Compassion, Relationships, and Racial Reconciliation: Steve Park

Our first episode of Season Three of CKA's Korean American Perspectives podcast series features Steve Park, the Founder and Executive Director of Little Lights Urban Mini

We Write the Stories of Our Community: Dr. Stephanie Han

Our eleventh and final episode of Korean American Perspectives features Dr. Stephanie Han, award-winning author of Swimming in Hong Kong. Many of us grew up reading book