The Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) has roots dating back to 1921, and was established as a full service organization in 1960. KAAGNY
primarily serves the 500,000 Korean-Americans living in the New York Metropolitan Area, and acts as the umbrella organization for over 1,000 professional, educational, religious, and trade organizations.

As a non-partisan, non-profit community-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving the various needs of New York Korean-Americans, KAAGNY endeavors to protect the rights of Korean-Americans and assist them in overcoming any possible difficulties they may encounter, thereby helping them to achieve their dreams. As well as coordinating community activities, educational and cultural activities, and social services for the Korean-American community of New York, KAAGNY also cooperates with various other district and ethnic organizations to further good-will and harmony between the many groups that make up the colorful and elaborate mural of New York.

KAAGNY is located on the 6th floor of the Association Building at 149 West 24th street, in Manhattan and our doors are open to everyone!

KAAGNY shall recognize and address activities of interest for Korean-Americans. Alliances and an active KAAGNY network will be encouraged and as a unified body of members KAAGNY shall:

▷ Create a viable network within the Korean-Americans community and recognize the accomplishments of Korean-Americans in the U.S.
▷ Act as a bridge that will enhance U.S.- Korea relations.
▷ Identify business opportunities for individuals with U.S. - Korea background.
▷ Create a multi-ethnic, multi-religion community where Korean-Americans can preserve and share the Indonesian culture.
▷ Build a sustainable communication media for the Korean-Americans community.