The Korean Culture Club (KCC) is a growing club at the University of North Alabama that focuses on spreading the country’s language and culture. KCC gives an opportunity for students and staff at UNA to experience Korean traditions.
The club was formed in the Fall semester of 2022, along with UNA beginning to offer Korean language classes for students to enroll in.
KCC hosts a variety of events each semester, all open and free for any students or faculty to attend. In the spring of 2025, the club has featured events like Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) celebration, an introduction to Jeju Island, making Korean keyrings, and K-pop dance showcases.
To finish out the semester, the club plans to host a Noraebang, which is Korean karaoke on April 25 in the Guillot University Center.
“The Korean Culture Club aims to share the beauty and depth of Korean culture with the UNA community,” said Milo Harris, the KCC club president. “We offer engaging activities that are open to all students, regardless of their background or prior knowledge of Korean culture.”
Harris joined the club through taking UNA’s Korean language courses. He later studied abroad in South Korea for almost 6 months and gained more knowledge and experience in Korean culture.
“Being part of KCC has helped me build connections with like-minded peers, and serving in a leadership role has allowed me to grow professionally.” said Harris
Regularly scheduled events such as “Korean Table” offer students and staff the opportunity to learn about cultural topics, participate in Korean crafts, and play educational games. The club also has larger events for major Korean holidays like Chuseok, which is similar to America’s Thanksgiving.
Dr. Mijung Kim, faculty advisor for KCC and Korean instructor, said the club plays an important role in preparing students for a more interconnected world.
Kim explained Korean culture is becoming an “influential global phenomenon.”.
“This cultural influence extends beyond entertainment and food, inspiring an increasing number of students to enroll in Korean language courses at universities across the nation,” said Kim.“By engaging with Korean culture through the Korean Culture Club, students not only expand their cultural knowledge, but also develop skills that are increasingly valuable in global career paths.”
As the KCC continues to expand their reach on campus, the club’s leaders hope to organize larger events and further promote cultural awareness across UNA.
“We invite all UNA students interested in exploring Korean culture to join the Korean Culture Club,” said Kim.
Students interested in joining KCC can contact Dr. Kim, President Harris, or Vice President Victoria Blackwood.
