A new issue facing the Korean community is the dilemma of Second Generation Korean Americans, who are having difficulties rooting themselves in this society.

They struggle with social inequality in the workplace and mainstream society due to their ethnicity, yet feel more comfortable with the American culture versus the Korean culture.

Second Generation Korean Americans also face multiple barriers with their parents and grandparents as they find it difficult to communicate due to language barriers, and have a hard time understanding “the ways” of their elders due to lack of cultural understanding.

The Korean Service Center believes it is important to reach out to all generations of the Korean community to work together and to bridge the divide between generations.

It is an exciting opportunity to pass on cultural resources to future generations, and they in turn will share valuable knowledge of this society with us.