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Our First Newsletter – January 2026 Every friendship begins with a connection, and we're excited to share the first chapter of ours with you! Welcome to the very first edition of A Monthly Letter Journey, where friends from Orlando, Florida, and Dongducheon and Yangju, South Korea, come together through stories, traditions, and a shared love of reading. We hope these letters bring a little warmth, spark curiosity, and remind us that even across thousands of miles, friendship

One of the best ways to experience culture is to get out and experience it together. Throughout the year, our Korean Culture Club organizes outings around Orlando that give members opportunities to discover, enjoy, and celebrate Korean culture in a fun and relaxed setting. Our outings can include everything from Korean food and music to performances, festivals, cultural exhibitions, markets, and special events. Sometimes we may try a new restaurant together, attend a Korean c

One of the things we enjoy at OKC is getting to know people in Korea through our monthly pen-pal exchange. It gives us a chance to share a little piece of our lives while learning about theirs and building friendships along the way. We write about everyday things — our favorite foods, books, hobbies, traditions, and what life is like where we live. Despite the distance and differences in language and culture, it’s lovely to discover how much we have in common and how friendsh

We get together in person every other week to practice Korean, with short Zoom sessions in between to keep in touch and continue learning. Our sessions are led by our certified native Korean teacher, who shares her knowledge of the language and her own experiences of Korean culture. Instead of focusing just on textbooks and grammar, we learn through everyday conversations, useful expressions, and interesting cultural stories that help us get a feel for how Korean is used in r

What better way to experience Korean culture than to experience Korea together? From time to time, our Korean Culture Club plans group trips to Korea designed around connection, discovery, and having fun together. With the help of a professional travel planner, we create thoughtfully planned itineraries while leaving room for the personal experiences that make a trip truly memorable. Rather than simply checking famous landmarks off a list, we focus on discovering the places,

Sometimes the best way to share a cultural experience is through a photograph. Our Photography & Exhibitions activities give members an opportunity to capture and share the places, people, traditions, food, and everyday moments that make Korea special. Members can share photos from their travels to Korea, creating a collection of personal stories and memories that reflect their experiences. We showcase these photographs through online galleries and local exhibitions, giving f

Every two months, we choose a Korean or Korea-related book and come together to read, discuss, and discover something new. Our book selections give us an opportunity to explore Korea through different perspectives — from novels and memoirs to history, culture, food, travel, and everyday life. Our gatherings are relaxed and welcoming. You don't need to be an expert reader or know everything about Korea to join the conversation. We share our thoughts, ask questions, compare per