MISSION
Korea Klubben is committed to facilitate contact among Korean adoptees, provide a space to share adoption experiences, inform about Korea and Korean culture, and promote and provide Post-Adoption Services.
Korea Klubben
REGION SERVED: Copenhagen, National Coverage
YEAR FOUNDED: 1990
IKAA MEMBER SINCE: Founding Member
HISTORY
Korea Klubben is the Danish association of Korean Adoptees founded in 1990 and is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. With more than 600 memberships – or nearly 2000 individuals Korea Klubben organizes a large variety of activities every month.
The association has played an active role in the establishment of the international network of Korean adoptees as well as in the organization of the large adoptee Gatherings in Korea.
PROGRAMS
- Monthly Dinners
- Annual Fall Camp
Cultural Events & Activities (Film Festivals, Musical Performances, Korean Cultural Workshops) - Annual Events (Christmas Party, Christmas Market, Summer Party, Seollal and Chuseok)
- Various Social Activities (Picnics, Sports, Make-up Classes, Dinners)
- Adoption Forums & Workshops on Adoption Issues
- Facilitating Group Tours to Korea (Organized by Meari Travel)
- Family Activities
- Peer Counselling
- Educational Programs & Seminars for Adoption Professionals, Prospective & Adoptive Parents, Authorities)
- Co-organizer of the Annual Copenhagen Kimchi Festival
Publications
- Bi-Annual Magazine Ch’ingu
- Conferences Proceedings & Post Adoption Paper
- Recommendations for New Adoption Law, 2013-2014
