WA-Tacoma Korean American Association

04/07/2026

On 31 March, 2026, the Executive Team from the Washington-Tacoma Korean American Association (WA-TKAA) secured a grant from the Federation of Korean Associations of the United States, honoring our consistent dedication and outstanding initiatives supporting the Tacoma community and neighboring areas. We will channel these funds to strengthen and expand programs throughout our community. Excellent job, Executive Team!

04/07/2026

03/26/2026

A big thank you to the Korean American Community of Lacey for participating in the 1st Quarter (CY 2026) “Adopt-a-Road” Program!

It’s truly inspiring to see our Korean American community actively serving and making a positive impact across Washington State.

For those interested in volunteering, please contact Jun Yi, Senior Vice President of the Korean American Association of Washington State, at [email protected]. Students are also eligible to earn volunteer credit hours through this program.

Let’s continue to be of service to our community!

03/19/2026

Incredible and insightful session on using AI in everyday life!

On 17 March 2026, Vice President Noh Hee-Jin of the Tacoma Korean American Association delivered a practical, easy-to-follow lecture on how to use major AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini right from your iPhone or Android smartphone for Seniors in our community. The session highlighted real-life examples that participants can immediately apply in their daily routines.

The engagement was fantastic, with active questions and meaningful discussions throughout the lecture. It was inspiring to see our community come together to learn and embrace new technology in such a hands-on way.

02/26/2026

We had an amazing Korean Lunar New Year celebration alongside the 49th Inauguration of WA-TKAA President Kyung Vincent, Chairwoman Chong Dameron, along with her new cabinet members!

The event brought together approximately 800 people from our local community, including distinguished guests and local leaders. A special thank you to Senator Jeff Wilson, Deputy Tacoma Mayor Joe Bushnell, WDVA Director David Puente, and Tacoma Community College President Dr. Ivan Harrell for joining us at our annual event.

This celebration showcased the rich diversity of Tacoma and the unity, inclusiveness, and spirit of multiculturalism within the Korean American community. We look forward to an amazing and productive year ahead! 🇰🇷✨

01/23/2026

The Tacoma Korean American Association of Washington State will host our 26th Korea Day on February 7 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, a celebration of multiculturalism, diversity, and unity in the Tacoma Korean American community. The event has two parts: Part I starts with a 11:00 AM reception and 11:30 AM ceremony featuring the inauguration of Im Kyung Vincent as the 49th President, the introduction of new staff members and honorary board members, and a transition honoring outgoing President Chang Pom Kim, followed by congratulatory speeches from distinguished guests. Part II (12:30 PM–3:00 PM) celebrates Korean culture and the multicultural spirit with a diverse lineup of activities and a complimentary dinner. Please RSVP via the link below or email us.

01/06/2026

Meet the New WA-TKAA Executive Leadership for 2026!

01/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that the WA-TKAA concluded in December the 49th General Assembly meeting with TKAA executive board leadership with the nomination and selection of the following leadership to lead TKAA in 2026.

- Kyung Vincent as the 49th President of TKAA
- Jun Yi (Womack) as Senior Vice President. Jun's the first Korean and Black selected to this position.
- Gina Noh as Vice President.

We look forward to serving the Korean American Community of Tacoma and bridging cultural barriers, enriching our great city through cultural understanding and solidarity.

11/14/2025

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will hold a labor law seminar for Koreans at the conference room of the Tacoma Korean Association on December 10 at 11 a.m. Loaction for the seminar is 8645 Pacific Ave Ste A Tacoma, WA 98444.

This seminar will be held for Korean workers and small-scale commercial employees, and Korean counselors affiliated with L&I will attend in person to provide detailed information on the Labor Standards Act, compensation insurance, safety management, workers' rights, and the criminal damage support system in Washington State.

10/30/2025

10/24/2025

Community Announcement: Adopt-a-Roadway Campaign in Lacey, WA

The Korea/American Community of Lacey is committed to keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe, and welcoming. I am partnering with the City of Lacey to launch an Adopt-a-Roadway Campaign for our community

** I invite everyone to join me and volunteer on:
- Date: November 1
- Time: 9:30 AM
- Location: Corner of Campus Park Drive NE and Meridian Rd NE (see map for exact location).

** What to expect:
- The City of Lacey will provide all PPE and safety vests.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for high school students to earn volunteer hours.

** Important: To comply with the City of Lacey, Adopt-A-Roadway policy, please read and fill out the “Release Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement” and bring it to the event. You can also sign and email it to [email protected].

Please RSVP at [email protected] and share this post to help us get a good turnout. See you there!

Thank you for helping keep Lacey clean and beautiful.

10/15/2025

James Newman, the International Director from Tacoma Community College, and Terry, WA-TKAA International Liaison, met with Suseong University to finalize the plan for an MOU between both universities