Korean Association of Retired Persons

The Korean Association of Retired Persons, also known as KARP, is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nations. It is dedicated to serving the interests and needs of Koreans ages 50+.

KARP Inauguration ceremony, Seoul press center Jan. 15, 2002

Since its inception in 1996 in New York City, KARP has been active in providing tangible services not only to its members, but also to the communities as a whole. As a result, KARP has realized a significant growth from its original 20 charter members to its current base of approximately 100,000. This continually expanding membership base represents an impressive position within the ageing society in Korea.

Organizational role

The primary objective of KARP is to assist and advocate Koreans and Korean-Americans in adapting their lifestyles as they age.

  • Young, old United movement poster
  • Is getting old, guilty? a satirical drama performed by KARP and college student
  • A futuristic Forum "where are we in 2054?"
  • Hero award's, recogniging Korea's oldest workers

About founder

Myong Y. Juch, is the president of the KARP.

As an immigrant early in eighties, he and his wife opened a delicatessen in the upper West Side of Manhattan and served his community.

He served two terms as President of Korean-American Grocer’s Association (KAGRO) which has membership of over 3,500 store owners in the New York metropolitan area.

In 1994, Myong Juch was elected as the 23rd President of the Korean-American Association of Greater New York (KAANY), to represent 450,000 Korean-Americans.

After serving his term, Myong became a McDonald's Owner/Operator in New York City. He was the first Korean to own and operate McDonald’s in the United States.

Myong Juch returned to Korea in late 2001, to serve as the President of KARP.

KARP activities

KARP continues to develop and implement programs. These programs, both currently ongoing or being planned for the near future, include the following;

  • KARP’s Monthly Magazine
  • Annual Award Banquet
  • Membership Service Programs
  • Domestic NGO Coalition
  • UN & International NGO Coalition
  • Cultural Exchanges
  • Conventions
  • Walk Korea; Walkthon
  • Motor Korea
  • WHO, The Global Embrace
  • 456 Festival
  • KARP Street Fair
  • Seminars/Workshops
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