Council of Korean Americans Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) is a civic and social organization based in Washington, DC, focused on advancing the national voice and influence of Korean Americans. Its mission centers on amplifying voices, building community, celebrating identity, and developing leaders to support the 1.9 million Korean Americans in the United States, while encouraging collaboration with other ethnic, racial, and international groups to pursue the public good. The organization emphasizes uniting and equipping current and future leaders within the Korean American community to enhance public engagement and representation at high levels of society. CKA operates within the civic and social sector and positions itself as a collaborative platform that seeks broader partnerships beyond its own community. The most recent notable development is the appointment of Angela Sungmee Killoren as president, signaling leadership continuity as the organization seeks to expand its national reach from its base in the Washington, DC area.