About Youngmi Yi

A cultural bridge for Korean tea, food, hanbok, and ceremony.

Youngmi Yi is a Los Angeles-based Korean culture educator connecting institution-backed Korean cultural programs with schools, museums, universities, and communities across the United States.

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Mission

Culture is taught by presence, practice, and generosity.

Through tea ceremony, K-Food, hanbok, traditional rites, and youth education, Youngmi Yi helps American audiences encounter Korean heritage as a living practice.

  • 2007-2026Director, Myung Won Cultural Foundation, Arizona and California Chapter
  • 2023-2026President / U.S. branch leader, The Korean Food Forum USA
  • 2025-2026Dean of Academic Affairs, Buddhist University
  • 2020-2025President, Education for Korean American Youth
  • 2013-2015President, Korean Women's International Network Arizona Chapter
  • 2008-2010Korean Director, Arizona Asian American Association
K-Tea

Myung Won Cultural Foundation

Arizona and California activity connecting traditional Korean tea ceremony with U.S. cultural education.

K-Food

Korean Food Forum USA

U.S. branch leadership for Korean food workshops, K-Gimbap, kimchi, and food culture storytelling.

Education

Community Programs

Programs for schools, museums, universities, consulates, youth groups, and community festivals.

Booking

Invite Youngmi Yi as a Korean culture educator.

Tea ceremony, hanbok, K-Food workshops, traditional ceremonies, lectures, and youth mentoring programs.

Phone
714-926-3553

Email
teaartedu@gmail.com

Location
Los Angeles, California
Arizona / California / U.S.-wide by invitation

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