The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (Embassy of the Republic of Korea) wrapped up the Embassy Adoption Program 2024 with one of its partnering schools Houston Elementary on May 10th. Fifth-grade students gave presentations about Korean culture and what they learned during the semester-long program. Afterward, the students learned how to make japchae (stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables) with Patrice Cunningham, CEO of Taegu Kimchi. 

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is a longtime participant in the Embassy Adoption Program, which pairs local embassies with elementary and middle school classrooms for a series of cultural workshops and lessons throughout the school year. Presented in partnership with District of Columbia Public Schools and Washington Performing Arts, EAP itself has a long history of providing DC public school children with valuable cultural experiences and knowledge as they learn about the countries of the world first hand. For more information about the Embassy Adoption Program, visit the DCPS EAP website.