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Han Jik Kim is a licensed Acupuncturist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching. He specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and oriental medicine classic texts such as Shang Han Lun, Jin Gui Yao Lue, and Wen Bing Xue. He is a dedicated teacher who has trained countless students to pass their accreditation and license examination. Han Jik Kim has authored and edited literature on oriental medicine and presented at numerous international conferences.

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Acupuncture | Plant Medicine | Mental Health

Dr. Jun Woo Kim serves as the OMC Director at Dongguk University Los Angeles. He holds a DAcHM and an MSAOM from South Baylo University, and a B.S. in Biological Science-Biochemistry from the University of California Irvine. Additionally, he is a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

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Acupuncture | Plant Medicine | Mental Health

Lauren Kim is a 26-year-old Korean American urban planner, whose work is deeply influenced by her family's legacy of traditional healing. Raised by a father who runs an acupuncture clinic and a mother who is a master fermenter, Lauren grew up surrounded by herbal medicine and the belief that care and nourishment are central to community life. She carries these values into her work by designing public spaces that prioritize collective well-being, cultural connection, and everyday healing.

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Acupuncture | Plant Medicine | Mental Health

Pastor Joe is the Senior Pastor at Holy Gospel Church and the Academic Chief Officer at New Life School. Joe immigrated to Koreatown in 1989, and having lived in Koreatown for over 30 years, Joe has both seen it all: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Koreatown is not only his home, but he received his spiritual calling within this community to pursue ministry and his passions of education, mentorship, and leadership. He is an outreach officer, connecting KYCC with local churches through the Korean Integrated Service Management program.

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Sae-joon Oh, born in Seoul in 1965, is a licensed acupuncturist and healthcare professional based in Koreatown, Los Angeles. From a young age, he aspired to become a doctor or establish a senior care and wellness center to support the elderly. Drawn to the freedom and open spaces of the United States, he immigrated to pursue a life where he could follow his passions without the societal constraints often found in Korea. Currently, he operates an acupuncture clinic in Koreatown while also developing a community health center that integrates both Western medicine and traditional Korean medicine. He strongly believes in the healing power of Korean traditional medicine, which differs from its Chinese counterpart by focusing on individual body constitutions rather than just symptoms. Through his work, he remains committed to blending ancient healing with modern medical practices to provide great care for his community.

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Acupuncture | Plant Medicine | Mental Health