Oregon Korean Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to systematically teaching the beauty and culture of Korea while fostering cultural exchange through various performances and events. The group aims to bridge Korean culture with both mainstream American society and the Korean American community.
Director
Ji Seung Hee
- Dance Major, Hanyang University
- Cultural Ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization
- Former Dance Instructor at Gwacheon Middle and High Schools
- Former Deputy Director of the Gwacheon Cultural Arts Troupe
- Current Board Member of the Oregon Korean Association
- Current Advisory Council Member for Peaceful Unification
- Current Director of the Oregon Korean Performing Arts
Oregon Korean Performing Arts Committee
Director
Ji Seung Hee
Assistant Instructors
Im Mi Sook, Park Hwa Young
Folk Song Specialist
Ji Chan Woong
Chairperson
Han Eun Jung
Board Members
Oh Jong Ho, Im Sung Wook, Hong Jung Ki, Kim Soon Ae, Kim Kyung Hee, Kim Bok Young, Park Young Sook, Kim Jin, Kim Ik Shin
Advisors
Choi Jung Hee, Jeon Sun Hee
Treasurer
Jo Soo Hyun
OKPA History
2013-2024
- 2014: 3rd Annual Showcase Korean Drum & Dance (Jesuit High School Theater)
- 2013: Seattle “World Korean Day” Commemoration Event
- 2013~2014: Performances at Oregon State Prisons
- 2013: Oriental Art Society (OAS) Commemoration Event
- 2013: 2nd Annual Showcase The Beauty of Korea (Jesuit High School Theater)
- 2013: World Beat Festival (Salem)
2011-2012
- 2012: Special Performing for U.S. Fish&Wildlife Service
- 2012~2014: Rose Festival Parade
- 2011~2013: Beaverton International Celebration
- 2011: 1st Annual Showcase (Lincoln Hall)
2008-2010
- 2010 ~2013: Korean Night (PSU,OSU,UO,PCC)
- 2010: Beaverton City Fair Parade (Washington County)
- 2009~2010: The 3rd Oregon state Korean-American Day (Salem)
- 2009~2014: Korean War Memorial Day ( Wilsonvill)
- 2008: Oregon Chamber of Commerce Commemoration Event
- 2008~2014: Commemoration events by Oregon Korean Association, Korean Foundation, Asian Health Center, Grocery Association, and Vancouver Korean Association