The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) is an annex of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles [1] and is operated by the South Korean government's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[2] KCCLA's mission is to broaden Korea-U.S. relations through cultural and educational activities.
Founded | April 11, 1980 |
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Type | Government |
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Key people | Sangwon Jung (정상원) |
Website | www |
1980: Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles was founded on April 11, 1980.
1992: The area around was burned in the Rodney King riots, while the center was protected by armed guards.
2001: Reopening of remodeled KCCLA Library on May 24, 2001.
2006: Collaborated organization with the Korean Government's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Korean Culture & Content Agency.