Name: Session A: 'Parents just don't understand': Bridging the Generational Divide
Start: 2017-09-09T13:30:00-0700
End: 2017-09-09T14:15:00-0700

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Session A: 'Parents just don't understand': Bridging the Generational Divide LIMITED

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The American experience for Korean Americans since the Korean War is very diverse across generations. The group has been divided into first generation immigrants, 1.5 gens, US-born second generations, half Koreans, adoptees, and North Korean refugees. Strong stereotypes exist against each of these groups based on cultural, social, political, educational, and religious differences. Every one of these “Korean-American” experiences is valid and adds to the cultural wealth of our community.

Moderators

Professor Richard Kim

Richard S. Kim is Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Asian American Studies at UC Davis. He received his Ph.D. in U.S. History from the Department of History at the University of Michigan. He also obtained a M.A. in Asian American Studies from UCLA. His research... Read More →

Speakers

Jenny Lee Berry

Board Secretary, Korean American Coalition of Oregon

Jenny Lee Berry is a second-generation Korean American, born and raised in Beaverton, Oregon. Her parents, grandparents and extended relatives set their roots in Portland after emigrating from Busan, S. Korea. She has held leadership roles with other local KA organizations such as... Read More →

Seth Davis

Board Member, Adult Korean Adoptees of Portland (AKAP)

Seth Davis, Korean name Jae Hun Lee, is a Korean adoptee who grew up with an adoptive Korean older brother. Seth became interested in his adoption history and the Korean culture when he was in his late 20's and hopes to visit Korea in the next few years and look for his birth... Read More →

Young Kim

Young Kim is a 1.5 generation Korean American who is born in Korea and immigrated to the U.S. as a 13-year-old middle schooler. His teenage years in the new country greatly shaped his perspective and developed a deep appreciation for intergenerational challenges. He has since... Read More →

Mindy Kim

Student, Lewis and Clark College

Mindy was born in Korea, but grew up in several different countries, including the United States. She moved to the US for college at Lewis & Clark, and is currently working as a resident advisor. Mindy has discovered her passion for civic engagement through KAC, and hopes to continue... Read More →

John Lim

John Lim was born in Korea and had a difficult, poor childhood during the Korean War. He graduated from Seoul Theological College with a B.A. in Religion and eventually emigrated to the U.S. in 1966, penniless. He began his life in the US working as a janitor and eventually grew... Read More →

Saturday September 9, 2017 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Main Ballroom at The MAC 1849 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR

Breakout Panels, Subtype 3

2017 KAC National Convention