Alliance for Korea United is a coalition of Korean-American organizations and individuals advancing the cause for a united Korea that fulfills the historic ideals and aspirations of the Korean people.
Korean Diaspora
There are over 7.4 million ethnic Koreans living outside of Korea. Alliance for Korea United represents Korean diaspora communities in the United States committed to Korean reunification.
During the March 1 1919 Korean Independence Movement, the Korean diaspora played a critical role in drawing global support and articulating the ideals of the new nation. Today, ethnic Koreans living abroad are equally a powerful force in determining the future direction of the pensinsula.
President's Message
Welcome to the Alliance for Korea United USA, part of a growing global initiative to fulfill the cherished dream of a unified homeland.
I look forward to your valuable insights and active participation with the nearly seven and a half million Koreans living abroad who, with our South Korean brothers and sisters, are advancing a dynamic global movement for peace and freedom on the Korean peninsula.
~Richard Lee, President, Alliance for Korea United
The Korea Division
The Korean people have been divided for more than 70 years. The volatile state of the Korean peninsula, the civil and human rights crisis to the North, and the unfinished work of self-determination for the Korean people make Korean reunification a major civil rights issue of today.
The Korean Dream: A Vision for a Unified Korea
The Korean Dream expresses the enduring aspiration of the Korean people to create a nation united, independent and free, grounded in the ancient ideal of Hongik Ingan. The Korean Dream is a vision for a United Korea that reaches out from Korea to the world.
Ongoing Activities
1. Research and Dialogue
An ongoing YouTube series featuring experts, policy makers and civil society leaders, weighing in on current affairs, Korean American Legacy, and how to engage Korean Americans in pursuing the Korean Dream.
2. Forums and Conferences
We have been sponsors and partners for international forums and conferences that advance a comprehensive approach to Korean reunification.
International Forum on One Korea
August 15, 2020
September 30, 2020
November 20, 2020
December 4, 2020
Action for Korea United Festival 2019
Global Peace Convention 2019
International Forum on One Korea 2019
3. Korean American Engagement
We are connecting with Korean-Americans across the United States, examining our legacy and our current role in securing a free, independent and unified Korea.
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AKU-USA representatives visit U.S. representatives at Capitol Hill.
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Korean-Americans of New Jersey and New York address their role in supporting Korean reunification.
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Richard Lee, president of AKU-USA address Korean American association heads in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia area.
Richard Lee and ROK Speaker Hee Sang Moon
A visitation with ROK Speaker Hee Sang Moon (문희상).
Group Photo with Ambassador Harry Harris
AKU-USA visited the US Embassy in Seoul for a meeting with Ambassador Harry Harris.
Capitol Hill Roundtable
AKU-USA co-convened for a roundtable dialogue on religious freedom in North Korea at Capitol Hill.