"An Inspiration for the Youth"
The youth volunteer organization, Hwarang Youth Foundation (President Park Yoon-sook), successfully held the 20th Next Generation Identity and Leadership Forum on the 7th at the Civic Center in Brea, Orange County. This event was sponsored by the Overseas Koreans Foundation, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles, and SOS, and featured experts from various fields as speakers, offering the next generation of Korean leaders an opportunity to gain insights into identity and leadership.
The first speaker, Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung, highlighted the influence of Korean music and musical groups on global music culture, emphasizing that this is a source of pride for Korean people.
Steve Kang, Commissioner of the LA Public Works Commission, drew significant interest by explaining how the maintenance and management of community infrastructure directly impact the welfare of local residents.
Jeff Kim, a professor at California State University and a board member of the Irvine Unified School District, received a great response as he presented ways in which Korean youth, leveraging the power and influence of the Korean community's education system, can grow into global leaders.
The final speaker, Paula Yoo, author of Rising From the Ashes, explained how to reflect on the present through the lessons of history. She provided an opportunity for the youth to take pride in their roots.
Students who attended the forum expressed that the lectures helped them positively recognize their identity and gave them a chance to demonstrate leadership based on that identity.
Reporter: Kim Moon-ho
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