Korean American Coalition

The Korean American Coalition (KACLA) is a non-profit organization that has been advocating for the interests of the Korean American community since 1983. As recent immigrants and members of an ethnic minority group, Korean Americans face numerous barriers to full participation in American society, and KAC was established to address these obstacles. The organization's priorities include advocacy, empowerment, organizing and outreach, education, and multi-generational collaboration. KAC has developed various programs aimed at empowering and educating the community, including assisting immigrants to become U.S. citizens and registered voters, co-founding the Black Korean Alliance, and providing dispute resolution and interethnic outreach. KAC has also lobbied for bilingual voter registration forms and sample ballots in California, conducted forums and workshops on pressing social issues, and trained college students in leadership development and community organizing. Additionally, KAC has worked closely with government agencies and elected officials to promote more responsive governance and policy making, and has developed coalitions with other ethnic communities around shared concerns.