Share our culture
Create opportunities to experience Korean culture, food, art, and traditions.
OUR ASSOCIATION
Rooted in Korea.
At home in Tennessee.
Sharing culture. Building friendships. Creating a stronger community across our region.
A place to connect.
A way to belong.
The Knoxville Area Korean American Association is a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization supporting Korean community life and sharing Korean culture with our neighbors.
The next chapter of knoxkorean.com makes space for communities east of Nashville through East Tennessee, including the Tri-Cities.
Help shape the next chapterCulture. Service. Connection.
Our community, in action
Support our neighbors
Help people discover useful information and build meaningful local connections.
Honor our shared history
Preserve community stories and honor the relationships that connect us.
Our association, together
Meet the leadership
Current roster supplied by the association. Names for additional positions are still to be confirmed.
President
Elena McMillan
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Executive Vice President
Mina Yoon
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Vice President
Melissa Carey
General Affairs Director
Caroline Roberts
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Chair of the Board
Michael McMillan
Senior Advisor
heecheol kang
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Community health contact
Dr. Suk Lee
Free Clinic Director
Contact the director to ask about services, eligibility, dates, and current availability. This page does not promise an appointment or service.
Additional association positions · names to be confirmed
Secretary GeneralName to be confirmed
SecretaryName to be confirmed
TreasurerName to be confirmed
AuditorName to be confirmed
Public Relations DirectorName to be confirmed
Cultural Arts DirectorName to be confirmed
Education DirectorName to be confirmed
Young Adult Affairs DirectorName to be confirmed
External Relations DirectorName to be confirmed
Community Service DirectorName to be confirmed
Sports DirectorName to be confirmed
Board MemberName to be confirmed
Advisory Committee MemberName to be confirmed
For association and officer inquiries, please use our contact form.