As the founder of BOJAGI and Mandoo Club, Judy Kim blends Korean tradition with San Francisco’s culture of sustainability and mindfulness.
Ina Jungin Lee’s Korean food empire turns every bite into comfort, love, and belonging—showing how food can heal hearts and create home wherever it’s shared.
Joy Yi Boatwright’s lifelong mission links San Francisco and Seoul through art, education, business, and cultural exchange—turning a personal promise into decades of programs that connect communities and celebrate Korean-American identity.
Rosemarie Nahm uncovers San Francisco's hidden role as a key passage to early Korean immigration to the US. Her research reveals forgotten stories of Angel Island arrivals, many other aspects of Korean American history.