KAASC - Korean Adoptees Association of South Carolina

03/29/2026

03/28/2026

For those of you who attended the art exhibit Shaping Identity: Korean Print in Diaspora, one of the featured artists, Jean Shin, will be giving an artist talk on Wednesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts.

This exhibition brings together Korean-born artists from around the world, using printmaking to explore themes of identity, migration, cultural roots, and belonging across the diaspora. 

A reception with light refreshments will follow the talk—hope you can join!

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

What a great day at the Cowpens Food Truck Takeover! 🌮🍔🎶

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the food, music, and beautiful weather. It was such a fun afternoon seeing friends, meeting new people, and supporting local vendors and small businesses. Events like this are what make our community so special.

A big shoutout to all the food trucks and vendors who made the day delicious and memorable! And a special congratulations to
Simply Aloha on your first public debut—you did amazing! 🌺

Already looking forward to the next one! 😊

03/13/2026

Hi everyone! 😊 Just a quick reminder about our impromptu meetup tomorrow!

Let’s come out and support a fellow KAD at the 2026 OGS Cowpens Food Truck Takeover. It will be her first public debut with Simply Aloha, so let’s show her some love! 🌺

📅 Saturday, 3/14 at 4:00 PM
📍 Cowpens Veterans Memorial Park

We’ll meet there, wander around the grounds, check out the vendors, listen to some music, and grab dinner from the Simply Aloha food truck. 🌮🎶

If you’re free, stop by—even if just for a little while. It will be fun to catch up and support one of our own!

Event link:

https://facebook.com/events/s/2026-ogs-cowpens-food-truck-ta/1363160082215183/

Hope to see you there! 😊

03/08/2026

Thank y’all for coming to the art exhibit! It was so much fun, and I’m so glad I had the chance to meet everyone. I hope everyone enjoyed their time today. If you have any suggestions for future activities or events, please let me know. I look forward to getting together again soon! 🎨😊

02/25/2026

Just a friendly reminder that the Wofford College Museum is hosting a Korean print exhibition, and Professor Youmi has generously offered to give our Adoptee Group a guided tour. This is such a special opportunity, and I hope you’ll join us!

📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 130 Memorial Dr., Spartanburg, SC

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday so we can finalize our headcount.

We’ll plan to gather for lunch afterward for anyone who would like to continue the time together. 💛

Hope to see you there!

02/21/2026

A birth mother is currently searching for her daughter, who was born in October 1985. In 1986, the birth father’s brother reportedly took the baby to a police station. It is unclear whether he reported the child as having been found or simply left her there. The birth mother only recently learned of these circumstances and has been trying to locate her ever since.

She heard about the photo display at Omma Poom and wanted to look through the photos, which is how I became connected with her. She has completed 23andMe DNA testing, but so far no matches have been found. She also tried to register her DNA at the police station in Korea, but was not allowed to complete the process. (It is very frustrating that the process is so complicated for birth families in Korea.) I plan to accompany her to the police station in May to help her do the DNA registration.

Could you please share this photo with the adoptee communities you belong to and ask around? Thanks.

02/05/2026

The Wofford College Museum is hosting a Korean print exhibition, and Professor Youmi has graciously offered to provide a guided tour exclusively for our Adoptee Group—a truly special opportunity we don’t get often.

If you’re interested in attending, please let me know. I hope you can join us for this meaningful experience—you won’t want to miss it. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.

📅 Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 130 Memorial Dr., Spartanburg, SC

After the exhibit, we can gather for lunch and spend some time together if you’re able. 💛

This gallery hosted by SmugMug; your photos look better here.

02/01/2026

Just got word about a tour with Me&Korea. If you're from or potentially have info from the Daegu area, they're doing a regional tour with birth family search assistance. One of the KADs Went on the Mosaic tour last year and can attest that the staff is wonderful and extremely helpful in this regard. It's also a more affordable way to visit. Official announcement and applications will go out this week.

Here's the link:

This region-specific tour offers Korean adoptees the opportunity to experience Korea by spending meaningful time in one region while engaging deeply with local culture, history, and community.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year! As we step into a new year, we also embrace new beginnings—honoring our shared journeys as Korean adoptees while creating space for connection, healing, and growth. May this year bring renewed strength, deeper understanding, and a supportive community as we continue walking this path together.