On April 16, KAC-WA and the World Affairs Council at Seattle University co-sponsored a talk featuring Christopher Hill, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs. As the United States representative in the six-party denuclearization talks with North Korea, Ambassador Hill discussed his work and how the talks are a critically important step toward denuclearizing North Korea for the safety and stability of the region.

He stated that through the six-party talks, as well as bilateral discussions with North Korea, the United States hopes to achieve its goal or arrive at a resolution that convinces North Korea to give up and permanently dismantle its nuclear program. Ambassador Hill expressed optimism for the new administration in South Korea and hopes that with further meetings, North Korea will understand and accept the terms of the negotiations being presented. At the close of the program, Ambassador Hill took questions from the presenter and audience, and further addressed issues of human rights, Russia’s role and involvement, his relationship with North Korean officials, and the United States’ position on the talks.

Time To Organize

KAC-WA is excited to host the 6th Annual 2008 KAC National Convention, scheduled for Sept. 25 to 28 at the Westin Hotel in Bellevue, Wash. The theme of the convention is “United Today for a Stronger Tomorrow.” Join us in planning this momentous occasion!

What: Planning meeting for the sixth- annual KAC national convention
When: 6:30 - 8 p.m., June 11
Where: KAC-WA Office, Conference Room, 1611 116th Ave. NE, Suite #225, Bellevue, Wash.
Information: convention@kacwashington.org

Fore!

Join KABA of Washington, Korean American Health Professionals Association and KAC-WA in a golf tournament to benefit the Korean Community Counseling Center (KCCC). There will be prizes for the first-, second- and third-place teams, along with raffle prizes, a $5,000 hole-in-one, and much more.

When: 1:30 - 8 p.m., June 28
Where: Trilogy Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, 11825 Trilogy Pkwy. NE, Redmond, Wash.
Registration fee: (includes green fees for one, unlimited use of driving range, power cart, and dinner)
Registration deadline: June 13
Information: To inquire about registration or sponsorship, visit www.kacwashington.org or call (425) 836-1510.

Please also join us at our board meetings the first Thursday of every month, and our membership social every third Thursday of the month. For more information, visit www.kacwashington.org, or call us at (866) 399-5277.