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Core Political Mission

Advocating for Korean-American Political Empowerment

NetleeWorld/네트리월드 is a leading Korean-American Political Action Committee (KAPAC) dedicated to building political power, influencing policy, and securing representation for the Korean-American community at all levels of government in the United States and in US-Korea relations.

Political Power Building

We are committed to increasing Korean-American political representation and influence through:

  • Candidate Recruitment & Training: Identifying and training Korean-Americans to run for political office at local, state, and federal levels
  • Voter Mobilization: Registering Korean-American voters and increasing turnout through targeted campaigns
  • Political Education: Conducting workshops on the US political system and campaign strategies
  • Leadership Development: Cultivating the next generation of Korean-American political leaders
  • Grassroots Organizing: Building local chapters to engage community members in political action

Policy Advocacy

We advocate for policies that benefit Korean-Americans and strengthen US-Korea relations:

  • Immigration Reform: Pushing for fair immigration policies including visa expansions and family reunification
  • Small Business Support: Advocating for policies that help Korean-American entrepreneurs
  • Civil Rights Protection: Fighting against anti-Asian hate and discrimination
  • Foreign Policy: Influencing US policy toward Korea on trade, security, and diplomacy
  • Education Equity: Addressing issues like affirmative action and language access

Electoral Engagement

We actively participate in the electoral process through:

  • Endorsements: Supporting candidates who align with our policy priorities
  • Campaign Support: Providing volunteers, funding, and expertise to endorsed candidates
  • Voter Guides: Producing multilingual voter education materials
  • Debates & Forums: Hosting candidate forums focused on Korean-American issues
  • Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV): Implementing targeted voter turnout operations

Our Three Political Pillars

The foundation of our political action

1. Representation

Increasing Korean-American presence in government and politics:

  • Currently only 0.3% of elected officials in US are of Korean descent
  • Goal to double Korean-American representation by 2026
  • Pipeline programs for appointed positions
  • Leadership training for political staff roles
  • Mentorship for aspiring candidates
  • Building a bench of future candidates
  • Creating a Korean-American political network

2. Policy Influence

Shaping legislation and government action:

  • Annual policy agenda focused on community priorities
  • Lobbying efforts in Washington and state capitals
  • Policy research and white papers
  • Coalition building with other AAPI groups
  • Testimony at legislative hearings
  • Regular meetings with elected officials
  • Tracking and scoring key votes

3. Civic Engagement

Activating our community in the political process:

  • Voter registration drives targeting Korean-Americans
  • Multilingual election information
  • Poll monitoring and protection efforts
  • Civic education workshops
  • Town halls with elected officials
  • Advocacy training for community members
  • Volunteer mobilization for campaigns

Our Political Activities

How we turn our mission into action

Electoral Activities

  • Candidate Recruitment: Actively identifying and recruiting potential Korean-American candidates for local, state, and federal offices
  • Campaign Schools: Intensive training programs for first-time candidates covering fundraising, messaging, and field operations
  • Voter Targeting: Using demographic data to identify and mobilize Korean-American voters in key districts
  • Ballot Access: Assisting candidates with petition gathering and ballot qualification processes
  • Debate Preparation: Coaching candidates for debates and public forums
  • Election Monitoring: Ensuring fair access to voting for Korean-speaking voters

Legislative Advocacy

  • Capitol Hill Days: Organizing constituent visits to Congressional offices
  • Policy Briefings: Educating lawmakers and staff on Korean-American issues
  • Legislative Tracking: Monitoring bills affecting our community at all government levels
  • Coalition Letters: Organizing sign-on letters from community organizations
  • Amendments Advocacy: Pushing for specific changes to legislation in progress
  • Resolution Support: Advocating for commemorative resolutions recognizing Korean-American contributions

Community Mobilization

  • Phone Banks: Organizing volunteer calling to Korean-American voters
  • Canvassing: Door-to-door outreach in Korean-American neighborhoods
  • Text Banking: Leveraging peer-to-peer texting for voter engagement
  • Cultural Outreach: Engaging voters through Korean cultural events
  • Churches & Community Centers: Partnering with key community institutions
  • Language Access: Ensuring political materials are available in Korean

Political Education

  • Civics 101: Teaching the fundamentals of US government
  • Advocacy Training: How to effectively lobby elected officials
  • Media Training: Preparing spokespeople for interviews
  • Campaign Management: Professional development for political operatives
  • Digital Organizing: Using social media for political action
  • Fundraising Workshops: Training candidates and organizations

Our Political Milestones

Key achievements in our political work

2023

Historic Election Victories

Supported the successful campaigns of 5 Korean-American candidates for state legislatures and city councils across the country, including the first Korean-American woman elected to the New Jersey State Assembly.

2022

Language Access Victory

Led coalition that successfully advocated for Korean language voting materials in 3 additional states and 12 counties, benefiting over 200,000 limited-English proficient Korean-American voters.

2021

Anti-Hate Crime Legislation

Played key role in passage of federal COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and 5 state-level bills addressing anti-Asian violence, organizing over 10,000 petition signatures and 500 constituent calls to lawmakers.

2020

Record Voter Turnout

Our targeted Korean-American voter mobilization efforts contributed to record 72% turnout among registered Korean-American voters, up from 58% in 2016.

2019

Congressional Caucus Formation

Instrumental in establishment of Congressional Korean-American Caucus, now with 28 members, to advocate for issues important to the Korean-American community.