KAtCH: Korean Adoptees of Chicago

06/10/2026

Last weekend, we explored 2,000 years of art at the Art Institute’s Korean National Treasures exhibition. Catch it before it closes on July 5!

06/10/2026

Last weekend we explored 2,000 years of art at the Art Institute’s Korean National Treasures exhibition. Catch it before it closes on July 5!

06/06/2026

KATCH had a great time at MODU Gala last night as a sponsor of the event! We were joined by board and community members, founder and other API allies.

Congrats to and the HANA team for a lively community-focused event. Thank you for all of the important work you do for the Korean, Asian American, and multi ethnic immigrant communities!

HANA has been a longtime partner and we are so grateful for the cultural and educational opportunities they offer to the local Korean adoptee community.

06/05/2026

Did you know that the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago serves 13 states? Yesterday, we had the pleasure of meeting with Deputy Consul General Joonseok Wee. We look forward to continuing to build on this meaningful relationship between the and KATCH 🇰🇷

05/28/2026

Join us on June 6 for a family-friendly, fun, and cultural day out downtown! We’ll start with a modern-day Korean lunch at Kong Dog before exploring 2,000 years of Korean art at the Art Institute. Optional play date at Maggie Daley Park to follow. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-out-downtown-lunch-museum-park-outing-tickets-1988970322777

05/14/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for a special presentation by Julayne Lee. Please register using the link below.

Join us for a presentation by Julayne Lee on a 10 month Fullbright Project "Adopted Koreans as Space Makers” hosted by KATCH

05/08/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 16, when Julayne Lee will present on her 10-month Fulbright project, “Adopted Koreans as Space Makers.” Link in bio.

05/08/2026

Hey everyone

Our next event will be in a couple weeks. We hope to see you all there! Please register using the below link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adopted-koreans-as-space-makers-reframing-national-memory-by-julayne-lee-registration-1988970159288?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

05/04/2026

KATCH Member Spotlight: Julie Krugler Hollek / 한여울 Julie Krugler Hollek

04/29/2026

Deadline Tomorrow: Applications for grant opportunity for Midwest-based Korean adoptees to attend IKAA 2026 Gathering! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the Gathering in the motherland.

Apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRc7YvW4sLVQn2y97m906GHe6CWp9PqlzZNQelarHqZ0TbwQ/viewform