Korean Quarterly

The Korean Quarterly Digital Archive, featuring all 98 quarterly issues (published from 1997 to 2022) is nearing completion.  

The first segment of the archive (from 1999 to 2022) is now online available for reading and downloading, with a broader search capacity now available from 2002 to 2022.  It is a user-friendly archive for all readers and researchers.  In 2026 all the issues, back to the first issue published in 1997, will be online. 

With a significant grant from the Thomas and Wonsook Foundation, KQ continues building the digital archive structure ~ however, we are still a around $4,000 short of our total fundraising goal.  

With your help, we can fully fund this project! 

The archive will allow easy access for casual readers, scholars and researchers to access that “first rough draft” as seen through the KQ lens.  The digital archive will allow readers to dig deeper with ease, whether you are perusing recipes, looking for book reviews or researching the the former "comfort" women or  the from experienced photographers, artists and seasoned Korea-watchers, to beginners in journalism who believe they have something to say. National Security Law in South Korea.   

Korean Quarterly is a home-grown Minnesota non-profit media organization created by a diverse group of Korean Americans, adopted Koreans and allies who cofounded this unique newspaper in 1997.  

Korean Quarterly is made by a village of volunteer contributors, from experienced photographers, artists and seasoned Korea-watchers, to beginners in journalism who believe they have something to say. 

News, commentary and criticism that’s informed and knowledgeable

Korean Quarterly continues to produce accounts of current news, in-depth features, informed opinion writing (and some fun stuff) on our online edition at (www.koreanquarterly.org)  

Support this relevant community journalism project, not only on Give to the Max Day ~ but also through a tax-deductible gift at any time here or on our website.    

Please help spread the word by forwarding this message and fundraising link, on your social media accounts, not only to help KQ achieve its fundraising goal, but also to share the great work this non-profit/volunteer organization is doing.  

Uncertain world, but volunteerism keeps going

Todays reality in independent journalism is uncertain.  Many small and independent community newspapers have either closed or have been swallowed up by media groups, with no community control.  KQ has continued its mission of being a resource,  thanks to its many determined volunteers.  We do our best to reflect Korean American leadership, innovation, creativity, opinion and concerns. 

Free to read – not free to produce

Media that is free to read on a website is not free to produce or to preserve for the future.  KQ relies on advertising, subscribers, grants and its annual funding appeal to keep going strong. 

Thank you, KQ family and thank you for considering Korean Quarterly as part of your tax deductible donation plans!

You can also support KQ by visiting the KQ "store" (www.koreanquarterly.org/shop/) and stock up on all your KQ, Kimchigirl and Space Bunny merch...!