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The Impact Of Korean Churches On The Korean American Community In Flushing, New York, Remy Moon
The Impact Of Korean Churches On The Korean American Community In Flushing, New York, Remy Moon
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
As of 2010, the Korean population living in Queens, NY was 64,107 (US Census). A majority of these Koreans live in Flushing, NY, which is also known as New York City’s Koreatown. A key characteristic of the Korean American community is the importance of the Korean church. Not only does it serve as a place of worship, but it also serves as a community center. Korean churches provide Korean language classes, Pre-K classes, visa workshops, opportunities to go on missionary trips, and meals for the elderly. While this seems like an ordinary occurrence, the Flushing area stands out in one …