The K-Town Atlas is a collection of maps that document the history and culture of Los Angeles’ Koreatown, Macarthur Park, and Pico-Union neighborhoods.
Looking for Narrators: Land, Climate, and Environment
KSP is seeking interviewees who can share their stories and perspectives on land, climate, and the environment.
We’re looking to connect with environmental justice advocates, artists, activists, climatologists, educators, and other community members who live or work in the Koreatown, Pico-Union, and Westlake area whose work or experiences speak to the intersections of environment, community, and place.
Whether your focus is on urban green spaces, housing and displacement, air quality, or creative responses to climate change, we hope to gather information and perspectives that will help us understand how environmental issues shape our communities.
If you or someone you know would be interested in being interviewed, please contact us at KSP@kyccla.org
Partnering with The LA Local
KSP is excited to partner with The LA Local, a new nonprofit newsroom dedicated to serving the communities of Boyle Heights, East L.A., Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake, Inglewood, and South L.A.
Through this partnership, KSP students will participate in a year-long curriculum that blends oral history and journalism. In the first half of the program, students will explore the foundations of oral history—learning how to conduct, record, and edit interviews that preserve lived experiences. In the second half, they’ll transition into journalism workshops led by The LA Local team, gaining hands-on experience in newsroom practices, article writing, and community-based reporting.
Celebrating legacy businesses on Koreatown’s Western Avenue
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Kwak's Furniture
"If the street becomes more active, I’d like to keep my work going. Even if it’s not me, I hope others can maintain it and keep things going. If Western Avenue is known as the place where Mr. Kwak’s small Korean-owned museum exists, I would be at peace."
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Happy Bookstore
"Despite the prevalence of smartphones, we believe in the importance of keeping books close. Books help deepen our thoughts and perspectives, which is essential for preparing for the future. It’s crucial to remember that books are a vital means of communication."
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New World Camping
"First of all, for adults, it usually comes down to two hobbies: golf or fishing. The thing about golf is that you have a drink afterward and go home. But after fishing, you’ve got the fish."
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Harbin Deer Antlers Trading Company
"Traditional Chinese Medicine is still not widely recognized in American society. However, due to its natural, plant-based ingredients, interest in it is gradually growing. It doesn’t contain chemical compounds; it is not harmful to the body."
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Opera Music Academy
"Unlike the cello or piano, the voice is an instrument we always carry with us. We can enjoy singing by taking care of our bodies and avoiding harmful habits. Singing is like exercise; it engages the lungs and improves respiratory health."
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Goltong Chicken
"I’m really not a chef. But I thought, Why not create a chicken dish that’s unique like a movie? And you know what? When you put in all your heart, use the best ingredients, and give it your all, people quickly notice. That’s how success comes."
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This program is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture.
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.
Koreatown Storytelling Program recently attended the inaugural Futures Summit LA25, hosted at Snapchat headquarters and presented by Creative Futures Collective and the Snap Foundation. The event brought together artists, storytellers, and other creative orgs from across LA who are shaping the future of creative work.