2025-04-16T08:00:02Z 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 901028223 HOUSE OF KOREA INC HOUS 8587406896 3773 CARMEL VIEW ROAD4 SAN DIEGO CA 92130 Jinyoung Min Treasurer 8587928454 2025-04-16 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.house-of-korea.org X X 62396 7550 48951 1130 4765 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62396 4150 0 0 24226 10523 2738 0 41637 20759 138010 0 158769 138010 158769 0 0 0 0 138010 158769 0 0 138010 158769 X TO FOSTER PUBLIC LEARNING OF KOREAN ART CULTURE HISTORY AND VALUE AS VOLUNTEER AMBASSADORS OF KOREAN CULTURES AT THE HOUSE OF KOREA COTTAGE IN BALBOA PARK Korea-ful Night The organization held Korea-ful Night its largest annual fundraising and cultural engagement event designed to promote Korean heritage and foster community connections Approximately 300 attendees participated in an evening of cultural education and entertainment The event featured three guest speakers who shared insights about the Korean diaspora along with K-pop dance traditional dance and TaekKwonDo performances Guests enjoyed a Korean cultural experience booth and authentic Korean cuisine provided by a local caterer The event raised 34035 and incurred 1980434 in expenses with net proceeds supporting the organizations mission 19804 Balboa Park Cultural Events and Cottage Open Houses As part of our membership in the House of Pacific Relations HPR in Balboa Park the organization maintained regular programming at the Korean cottage throughout the year Open houses were held every weekend Saturdays and Sundays welcoming visitors to experience Korean culture through traditional displays music costumes and volunteer-led conversations Volunteers also provided educational materials and answered questions about Korean history and modern society In addition to weekend open houses the organization hosted two major annual events at the cottage the Korean Lawn Program and December Nights International Christmas Festival The Korean Lawn Program featured traditional and modern Korean performances including dance music TaeKwonDo demonstrations and a Korean food tasting tent December Nights offered visitors the opportunity to experience Korean food and cultural activities drawing thousands of visitors from the broader San Diego community 10342 Youth Cultural Leadership Programs Queen and Princess Program from House of Pacific Relations International Cottage and House of Koreas Young Ambassador Program 3900 5678 35824 Jung Joo Hwang President 20.00 0 0 0 Bill Luksic Vice President 1 15.00 0 0 0 Jinyoung Min Vice President 2 15.00 0 0 0 Jinyoumg Min Treasurer 15.00 0 0 0 Miyoung Hyun Secretary 15.00 0 0 0 Kyoung Kay Kim Board of Directors 10.00 0 0 0 Young-Shin Lee Board of Directors 10.00 0 0 0 Miyeong Lee Board of Directors 10.00 0 0 0 Dohee Lee Board of Directors 10.00 0 0 0 Grace Lee Board of Directors 15.00 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false CA Jung Joo Hwang 3773 CARMEL VIEW ROAD 4 SAN DIEGO CA 92130 8587406896 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 88471 43646 29521 10476 8700 180814 51032 50061 101093 88471 43646 29521 61508 58761 281907 281907 4765 4765 4764 4764 88471 43646 29521 61508 63526 286672 0.98 1 0.0166 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Schedule O: Supplemental Information to Form 990-EZ, Part I and III Form 990-EZ, Part I - Line 10: Grants and Similar Amounts Paid During the tax year, the organization made the following support payments to individuals and internal programs as part of its cultural and leadership development initiatives: 1. HPR Korea Queen & Princess Support Fund - $700 - Provided to assist participation costs associated with representing Korea in the House of Pacific Relations Queen & Princess Program at Balboa Park. 2. HOK Youth Ambassador Support Fund - $3,450 - Provided to cover expenses for youth training, cultural materials, and participation in outreach programs. Funds supported the organizations Youth Cultural Ambassadors Program, which develops leadership and cultural education skills in Korean-American youth. These payments were made in direct alignment with the organizations mission to promote Korean culture and invest in youth leadership development. They were not made to outside organizations or as part of any formal grant making program. Program 1: Korea-ful Night - Annual Cultural Fundraiser and Outreach Event The organization held Korea-ful Night, its largest annual fundraising and cultural engagement event, designed to promote Korean heritage and foster community connections. Approximately 300 attendees participated in an evening of cultural education and entertainment. The event featured three guest speakers who shared insights about the Korean diaspora, along with K-pop dance, traditional dance, and TaeKwonDo performances. Guests enjoyed a Korean cultural experience booth and authentic Korean cuisine provided by a local caterer. The event raised $34,035 and incurred $19,804.34 in expenses, with net proceeds supporting the organizations mission. Program 2: Balboa Park Cultural Events and Cottage Open Houses As part of our membership in the House of Pacific Relations (HPR) in Balboa Park, the organization maintained regular programming at the Korean cottage throughout the year. Weekly open houses welcomed visitors to experience Korean culture through traditional displays, music, costumes, and volunteer-led conversations. Volunteers also provided educational materials and answered questions about Korean history and modern society. In addition to weekly open houses, the organization hosted two major annual events at the cottage: the Korean Lawn Program and December Nights (International Christmas Festival). The Korean Lawn Program featured traditional and modern Korean performances, including dance, music, TaeKwonDo demonstrations, and a Korean food tasting tent. December Nights offered visitors the opportunity to experience Korean winter traditions, sample holiday treats, and participate in hands-on cultural activities, drawing thousands of visitors from the broader San Diego community. Program 3: Youth Cultural Leadership Programs In 2024, the organization continued and expanded its youth engagement efforts through two key initiatives: the Youth Cultural Ambassadors Program and the House of Pacific Relations (HPR) Queen & Princess Program. The Youth Cultural Ambassadors Program involved local Korean-American youth in community leadership, public speaking, and cultural education. Participants received training and led cultural presentations, hosted guests at the Korean cottage, and assisted with special events such as the Korean Lawn Program and December Nights. The program aims to instill pride in cultural heritage and build leadership skills through service and education. In addition, the organization participated in the HPR Queen & Princess Program, a longstanding tradition at Balboa Park that provides a platform for young women representing each member nation to serve as goodwill ambassadors. Our selected Queen and Princess represented Korea at cultural events and official HPR functions throughout the year, including ceremonies, parades, and public speaking engagements. This program promotes cultural diplomacy, youth leadership, and cross-cultural understanding within the larger House of Pacific Relations community.