It opened in January 2020 on the first floor to help establish the identity of Korean Americans and to promote Korean history and culture. It explains the development of Korea's history and culture in Korean and English by dividing it into periods, from Old Joseon 5,000 years ago to the Korean Empire era about 100 years ago. It is a popular place for students and the general public to understand Korea, as it displays a large historical timeline that allows you to easily understand Korea's long history at a glance and relics from each era that allow you to experience Korean culture.
It was installed in February 2022 next to the Korean History and Culture Experience Hall to promote the immigration history of Korean Americans. It displays explanatory materials and photos of major events by year, showing the development process of Korean American immigration history, which started in 1903. It introduces Korean cultures, such as Hanok, Hanbok, Korean food, and Taekwondo, from the student's eye level, making it a space for education and activities on the history of Korean immigration.
With the steady increase in the demand for studying abroad at Korean universities and the steady interest of foreign youth in Korean culture, the Korea Studies Support Center was opened on October 4, 2024. The Studyin Korea Information Center of the LA Korea Studies Support Center exhibits and provides various information on admission process, scholarship system, dormitories and living conditions by university in Korea, and is used as a space for providing and consulting students and education officials in the United States with reliable information on studying abroad.
