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SINCE 2000

Building Community for Korean Adoptees in Minnesota

AK Connection creates space for Korean adoptees to connect, learn, celebrate culture, and build lasting community.

We honor the transracial and transnational adoptee experience and offer cultural, educational, and social programming for adoptees, their families, and their communities.

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WHO WE ARE

A community built by Korean adoptees, for Korean adoptees

AK Connection supports Korean adoptees as whole people. We believe identity, culture, belonging, and community matter. Through gatherings, educational opportunities, cultural celebrations, and shared experiences, we create spaces where adoptees can feel seen, supported, and connected.

BY THE NUMBERS

Minnesota is home to ~10% of all Korean adoptees worldwide

One of the largest Korean adoptee communities on the planet.

10% OF WORLD TOTAL
~20,000 in MN ~200,000 worldwide
WHAT WE DO

Programming built around community

CulturalExplore Korean heritage through language, food, traditions, and art. Our cultural programming helps adoptees reconnect with their roots and share that journey with others.
EducationalLearn about transracial and transnational adoption, identity, and the Korean adoptee experience through workshops, panels, and resources designed for adoptees and their families.
Social ConnectionBuild lasting friendships with fellow Korean adoptees in Minnesota. From casual meetups to organized gatherings, we create space for community, belonging, and mutual support.
OUR COMMUNITY

For many Korean adoptees, community is not something to be taken for granted.

AK Connection helps create a place where shared experiences can be recognized, culture can be celebrated, and meaningful relationships can grow. Our work is rooted in the belief that adoptees deserve spaces that reflect their voices, stories, and lives.

Identity grows through shared experience, culture, and community. AK Connection creates space for all three.

AK Connection community gathering

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Get Involved

Many ways to be part of AK Connection

  • Attend an event and meet others in the community
  • Volunteer, join the board, or become a vendor
  • Partner with us to support the adoptee community
  • Connect with us about upcoming activities
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Support the Mission

Help us grow community for future generations

Your support sustains cultural, educational, and social programming for Korean adoptees in Minnesota.

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