RECOGNIZING THE KOREA FOUNDATION

On 2026-08-20, Representative Young Kim (R-CA-40) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE KOREA FOUNDATION" in the House.

RECOGNIZING THE KOREA FOUNDATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E797] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE KOREA FOUNDATION ______ HON. YOUNG KIM of california in the house of representatives Thursday, August 20, 2026 Mrs. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Korea Foundation for its steadfast support of the Peace Corps Korea Revisit Program. This initiative has enabled more than 500 former Peace Corps Korea Volunteers to return to the Republic of Korea and witness firsthand the extraordinary transformation achieved since their service from 1966 to 1981. During those years, more than 2,000 Americans served in the Peace Corps in Korea, working alongside local communities as the country rebuilt from war. I know their story personally because I was a young girl growing up in South Korea during those same years. These volunteers, together with the resilience and determination of the Korean people, helped a war-torn nation rise into a vibrant democracy and one of America's strongest allies. The Peace Corps Korea Revisit Program is a powerful testament to the bonds forged through that shared experience. By supporting this program, the Korea Foundation has made it possible for former volunteers to reconnect with the communities they once served and to see the lasting impact of their partnership, service, and mutual respect. I join Friends of Korea in expressing my appreciation for the Korea Foundation's leadership and generosity in advancing this meaningful initiative and strengthening the ties between the United States and the Republic of Korea. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Korea Foundation for its continued efforts to promote goodwill, understanding, and cooperation between our two nations. ____________________