About Us
Korea Festival Fort Wayne is a cultural program dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity through the exchange of Korean arts, culture, food, and history in Fort Wayne. We hope to share the rich culture and intricacies of South Korea with the Fort Wayne community.
In the news today, media sources often focus on the tension between North Korea and South Korea. However, South Korean culture encompasses far more than this coverage portrays. For example, since the Korean War, which led to the destruction of the country, the division of North and South Korea, and the deaths of many Korean and American soldiers and civilians, South Korea has grown economically at an unprecedented rate. Today, South Korea is home to multinational companies such as Samsung, Hyundai, Kia, and LG, and is the producer of internationally famous Kpop music, Korean tv dramas, and skincare. More and more people around the world are discovering the delicious traditional and contemporary dishes (from kimchi to Korean barbeque) of South Korean cuisine. Seoul, South Korea’s capital, is a vibrant center of cultural and financial exchange in Asia.
Fort Wayne is a diverse city with people of various nationalities, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Korea Festival hopes to promote the sharing of culture with openness and generosity. During our Korea Festival, visitors can learn about Korean culture and history through traditional artistic performances and educational exhibitions, and can enjoy eating delicious Korean food, participating in fun games and crafts, and purchasing souvenirs. In addition, our Kpop Dance Showcase and Kpop Random Dance event provides the opportunity for Kpop fans to dance to their favorite artists in front of an audience of fellow Korean pop music lovers. Our many programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages through fun and enriching activities!
Volunteer Management & Staff
Chief Executive Officer: James Park (Principal of Korea Saturday School)
Program Manager & Vendor Coordinator: Sunglim Shin
Program Coordinators: Sunny Huddleston, Mike Shim, Terri Jung, Brian An, Junghwa Yu
Social Media Marketers: Brian An, Brittney Bressler
Graphic Designers: Junghwa Yu, Brittney Bressler, Phong Dang
Kpop Showcase Coordinating & Choreographing Team: Brittney Bressler, Phong Dang, Diep Thach
Festival Sound Technician: Hansol Oh