Korean Community Events in Maryland

Alexander Y. Kim, MD, FSIR is a nationally recognized Vascular & Interventional Radiologist who is the Co-founder and Medical Director of National Vascular Physicians, a practice designed by him and his co-founder, Dr. Lynskey, to provide personalized care and the most advanced minimally invasive treatments to patients in the outpatient setting. Dr. Kim has over 18 years of clinical experience. Following medical training, Dr. Kim completed a Diagnostic Radiology Residency and Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital. He also successfully completed a research fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York City. Following his clinical training, Dr. Kim joined the staff at Georgetown where he became the program director for the Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fellowship and served as the Chief of the Vascular & Interventional Radiology division. Dr. Kim is a national leader in treatment of liver cancers, uterine fibroids, and symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). He has led or participated in various clinical trials and has written a number of publications and book chapters regarding the treatment of these disease processes. He has frequently been invited to speak at various national and international conferences regarding these topics. Dr. Kim has had a leadership position on a number of committees for the Society of Interventional Radiology and has been on the advisory boards of various medical companies, and has also served as a board examiner for the American Board of Radiology. He has been on the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazines’ lists of “Best Docs” for multiple years. He is a fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology and has memberships in other medical societies including the American Medical Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Originally from the Seattle area, Dr. Kim is a faithful devotee of all Seattle sports teams, when he and his wife are not busy chasing around their young children.

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Serving the Korean American community in Columbia, Maryland, the Korean American Community Association of Howard County is a nonprofit organization rooted in the values of mutual support, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. The organization strives to honor the contributions of first-generation Korean Americans while supporting younger generations through programs that address education, mental health, senior care, and youth development. With a focus on intergenerational connection, the association organizes community events, including cultural celebrations and senior recognition gatherings that bring together families and foster appreciation for Korean heritage. The organization operates CareLine, a youth volunteer program that combines community service with educational workshops on mental health awareness and personal development. By maintaining active partnerships with local institutions including Howard County schools, hospitals, and law enforcement, the Korean American Community Association of Howard County demonstrates its commitment to being an integral part of the broader Columbia community. The organization's work reflects a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Korean American families while celebrating their resilience, achievements, and cultural contributions to Howard County.

Rooted in the Washington Metropolitan Area and headquartered in Rockville, MD, the Korean-American Democratic National Organization (KADNO) represents a unified voice for Korean-American political empowerment and community advancement. Founded on the principle that Korean-American perspectives are essential to the national political dialogue, KADNO connects individuals and organizations across state lines to create meaningful collective impact. The organization recognizes that in today's dynamic political environment, it is vital for the Korean-American community to actively shape policy and representation at all governmental levels. KADNO welcomes participation from diverse backgrounds—whether members seek to volunteer their time, support candidates, or run for office themselves. The organization is deeply committed to building bridges between Korean-American communities and mainstream political institutions, fostering partnerships that benefit both the Korean-American community and the nation. Through education, voter encouragement, and candidate support, KADNO empowers individuals to become active participants in democracy. By connecting local and state Korean-American Democratic groups into a national network, KADNO demonstrates that community strength grows through synergy and shared purpose, creating opportunities for every member to contribute meaningfully to political progress.