Eric Kim
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF STORIES, COMMUNITY, AND CONNECTION
On Friday, October 17, 2025, we gathered to celebrate the 15th Annual Korean American Story Gala — an unforgettable evening honoring the voices and achievements that continue to shape our community.
This milestone year marked 15 years of preserving, sharing, and amplifying Korean American stories. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us — our sponsors, donors, honorees, volunteers, and attendees — for your continued support. Your generosity sustains our mission to ensure these stories live on for generations to come.
Our heartfelt thanks to our 2025 Trailblazer Honorees — Eric Kim, Soo Hugh, and Kevin Woo — for sharing their stories and inspiring us all through their words and work.
We also extend special thanks to our Emcee Vivian Lee, Auctioneer Kathy Kim, and performers Kathy Kim & Ed Pokropski, KHSS, Young Kim, and Sung Beats for bringing their talent, warmth, and energy to the stage.
We are sincerely grateful to our sponsors, whose generosity made this celebration possible, and to our dedicated staff and volunteers, whose hard work brought the evening to life. We also extend our appreciation to our in-kind sponsors, whose contributions helped make the night even more memorable.
We were especially honored to receive a New York State Assembly Proclamation, presented by Assembly Member Grace Lee, recognizing Korean American Story’s impact and contributions over the years.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to the next 15 years of storytelling, connection, and community.
Watch the highlights and honoree speeches above, and view portraits and event photos from the evening.
Portrait Photography by Janice Chung
Event Photography by Minnow Park
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