Welcome to Kccny

The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is a government institution inaugurated in December 1979 to establish and promote Korean culture and aesthetics in New York. KCCNY provides diverse cultural and artistic activities including gallery exhibitions, performing arts programs, film festivals, educational workshops, and more.

Brief History

The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is a government institution supported by the Korean Consulate General. The main objective is to support Korea and U.S. relationship and to promote information on Korean culture and aesthetics in New York.

Since 1979, KCCNY has focused its efforts on broadening the understanding of Koreans and the relationship between Korea and the United States through cultural and academic activities. In the earlier years, it was critical to utilize KCCNY’s capabilities to support Korean artists who faced many limitations in New York. Despite its limited space in the past, KCCNY eagerly hosted as many shows as possible to showcase talented individuals. These opportunities eventually opened more doors to Korean artists. Nowadays, KCCNY is equipped with improved facilities and strong relationships with global institutions and local organizations here in New York. Therefore, more opportunities are provided to these artists at different venues and occasions, and we are successfully able to raise awareness of Korea and its culture through these opportunities.