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Improving the Lives of Korean Youth Through Outreach and Education

[Day #6] Fanbases Uplifting Korean Children

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In 2018, the BTS One In An ARMY (OIAA) reached out to KKOOM to do a fundraiser in honor of Jungkook’s birthday. It was the first time that […]

[Day #5] A Lifelong Passion for Service

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A.A. Milne once wrote, “Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” A year and a half ago, I never would have imagined how […]

[Day #4] The Beginning of KKOOM – Reflections from Leanne Stein

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I have been involved in KKOOM since it started. I was a part of the Fulbright ETA program in Korea in 2005-2006 and lived in Gumi. Aimee had […]

[Day #3] Transforming Lives through an Education

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In 2021, KKOOM funded scholarships for one preschool toddler and two college students. We believe in equaling the playing field so Korean children and young adults have access […]

[Day #2] The Art of Giving, Reflections by Liat Shapiro

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Four years ago, I wrote the following in a KKOOM guest blog post:  “I hope that one day, I will work directly with the precious children halfway across […]