We are Koreans in Washington passionate about sharing the stories that shape us.

The KORE Team

Jayden Park
Founder/Director

안녕! 반가워!

My name is Jayden (요한). I’m a junior at Interlake High School. I created KORE because I wanted to connect with other Korean students living in Washington State.

If you are a Korean student living in Washington, you are welcome here. I hope we can share stories and experiences we can all relate to, and build meaningful connections together.

우리 자주보자!

Olivia Park
Managing Director

Hello! I am Olivia (Seohyun/서현), a junior at Interlake High School. I lived in South Korea for over 10 years, and I am very passionate about Korean culture!

I have volunteered at KORAFF and am currently volunteering at USBKS. I love binge-watching K-dramas and eating Korean food. I'm excited to share knowledge of Korean culture and stories in our community!

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  • Gio Kim

    Spotlights Director

    Hi! My name is Gio and I am the current director of Spotlight. I am volunteering at USBKS and I love sharing Korean culture! I'm ecstatic to get to know you all!

  • Ryan Lee

    History Director

    Hello, my name is Ryan Lee, and I am part of the Korean History division of the KORE project, and I am in 8th grade. I was born and live in Washington State, but I visit Korea every year. I joined the KORE project because I wanted to share my culture with other people and gain leadership experience.

  • Jed Kim

    News Director

    안녕! I’m Jed(도현), a sophomore at Interlake High School. I was born in America as a second-generation Korean immigrant, and I really enjoy researching history, whether it's Korean history or 18th-century treatises on music. I’m excited to be a part of this project and can’t wait to spread Korean culture and to shine light on overlooked parts of my culture!

  • Jaemin Son

    Outreach/KOREner Director

    Hey I'm Jaemin! I lived in Korea for only two years, but I visit frequently. I enjoy rap music like Playboi Carti. One fun fact about me is that I really enjoy racing, especially F1 (Go Red Bull!). Have a nice day!