Doug Kim | Legacy Project | Los Angeles

Doug Kim was born in 1956 in Minnesota. As a youngster growing up in the Mid-West he was frequently bullied by his peers for being Asian and was at a loss understanding how he was different (than Chinese or Japanese)... or why anyone should take pride in being Korean American.
Thankfully a course in college exposed him to the rich traditions and roots of Korean history and culture which began a life-long pursuit to better know his Korean identity. He went on to teach Korean American Studies at San Francisco State University and has served as Director of SaeJong Camp - a Korean heritage summer camp in Michigan - for 17 of its 44 years.
“To know where we come from; to know the adversities that our ancestors faced; that blood flows in us. That is a huge source of strength.”
SaeJong Camp website: www.saejongcam...
SaeJong Camp story on Michigan Public Radio: bit.ly/2kRnj3B
Doug’s personal blog on enlightened Asian American parenting: wisedragonfathe...
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Interviewer: Hj Lee
Videographer: Janice Chung janicechung.com
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Production Assistant: Jessica Park
Music Composer: Jang Hyeong Yoon
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