our mission & vision
The Korean Canadian Adoptee’s Association (KCAA), formerly known as Korean Canadian Children’s Association (KCCA), is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the Canadian adoptive families with Korean children. John Lim founded this organization after attending a ‘Canadopt’ summer camp in London, Ontario, 1991.
Currently, there are about 3000 Korean born children adopted to Canadian families. Every year, an average of 100 Korean children are adopted in Canada. Our main goal is connecting the adoptive families to other adoptive families as well as organizing various cultural events focused on embracing Korean culture.
Our most anticipated event of the year is the heritage summer camps in August. Families come together from all across the country to enjoy a weekend away with other adoptive families. Delicious Korean food is served and various Korean cultural events take place during the three-day camp. Programs include family games, cooking contests, water-gun fights, dancing, movie, campfire, Q&A with youth speakers and more.
Depending on participation, we also hold motherland tours for adoptive parents and their children to visit Korea in May. In addition, we hold our annual Christmas Dinner Get-together in early December and Korean Lunar New Year celebrations in February. All throughout the year, we hold language classes, cooking classes, Korean drum lessons and more. All adoptive families and prospective parents are welcomed to come to our events.
KCAA is founded by John Lim who has dedicated his life to volunteering for others. He had inspired us and truly made a difference for both the adoptive families and volunteers who have worked with him.
KCAA is run by a team of dedicated volunteers. Each year, we add on more volunteers who come out to help make our events happen. Want to volunteer? Contact us
Board of Directors
Chair:
Rev. David ManHong Kim
Treasurer:
Myung Sook Kim
General Secretary:
Kelly Lee
Parent Committee:
Nina Lee
Lisa Graham
Kevin Grossi
Stephen Kranabetter
Allison O’Connor
James Dobravec
Audra Bowlus
Board of Directors:
Will Cho
June Choi
Suzie Han
Dae Kang
Chris Kim
Myung Sook Kim
Rev. David M. H. Kim
Chris Lee
John Lee
Kelly Lee
David Lim
Paul Muther
Rev John Yoon
Honorary Board Member:
Judy An
Esther Kim
Yeon Soo Kim
Rev. Lark H. Kim
Gloria Lee
Sandy Lee
Jenny Lim
Vincent Lim
2024 Committee Chairs:
Inter-Communication Committee – Wil Cho, Nina Lee
Parents Committee – Will Cho
Heritage Summer Camp Committee – David Lim/Chris Kim
Motherland Tour COmmittee – Dae Kang
Young Adult Committee – Dae Kang
Seollal Event Committee – John Lee/June Choi
Christmas Party Committee – Dae Kang
Fundraising Committee – Myung Sook Kim
Founder and Previous KCAA President:
The Late John Lim (1940-2008)
Rev. Chang-gil Soh (1943-2018)
Rev. Lark H. Kim
Dae Kang
Vincent Lim
Will Cho
Board Members
Rev. David ManHong Kim
Chair
Rev. David ManHong Kim serves as the President of InterCultural Church & Ministries, where he leads efforts to foster unity and understanding among diverse communities through faith-based initiatives. He also holds the position of Chair at the Schofield Foundation, guiding its mission to empower individuals and support meaningful community development. A devoted family man, he is the father of three and proud grandfather of two.
Myung Sook Kim
Treasure
Retired CPA, currently a director of Arirang Age-Friendly Community Centre, Schofield Foundation, and Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra. Recipient of Queen Elizabeth Jubilee medal in recognition of various community involvement.
Kelly Lee
General Secretary
Kelly Lee is an accomplished IT manager at a financial firm, a dedicated social activist, and a wife and mother of two girls. Serving as the director of the Schofield Foundation and the General Secretary of the DJ Foundation's Toronto chapter, Kelly combines professional expertise with a strong commitment to community initiatives and family life.
Will Cho
Board of Director
Will Cho serves as the Special Advisor to Ontario's Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, the Honorable Raymond Cho, supporting initiatives that improve seniors' well-being and accessibility. He is also the Co-Chair of the Asia Pacific Community Consultative Committee for the Toronto Police Service, working with community representatives to address policing issues and strengthen community-law enforcement relations.
In addition to his public service roles, Will is dedicated to spreading knowledge and appreciation of Korean culture, fostering greater understanding and connection across diverse communities. He is widely recognized for his unwavering commitment to serving the community.
June Choi
Board of Director
June Choi is a retired professional with extensive experience as a Supply Chain Management Consultant at Oracle Corporation. With a strong background in optimizing logistics, streamlining processes, and implementing innovative solutions, June played a pivotal role in driving efficiency and productivity for clients. Now retired, June enjoys reflecting on a career marked by impactful contributions to the supply chain industry.
John Lee
Board of Director
John Lee, founder and former CEO of Apollo Seafood International, established the company 40 years ago and recently retired after a distinguished career. A passionate community leader, he serves as the Director of the Korean Canadian Adoptee Association (KCAA) and is the Toronto Chapter Head of the DJ Foundation. John is a former council member of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) and a proud recipient of the Former Korean Presidential Honor for his contributions to society. An alumnus of the University of Toronto, holding both a B.A. and M.A., John enjoys golf, gardening, and grafting in his leisure time.
Paul Muther
Board of Director
Paul Muther had a thirty year career in international corporate banking with what is now JPMorgan Chase Corporation. During his career, he held various functional and managerial positions in several different countries, including a six year term in Seoul, Korea and shorter term in Toronto. While in Seoul, he and his wife, Dr Ulla Dagert, added to their existing family of three children, by adopting two Korean children (Jinoo and Anneka). While Paul is from the USA and Ulla from Sweden, they and the two younger children have settled in Toronto since Paul’s retirement in 2004. In Toronto, Paul has been active in and on the boards of youth sports organizations (soccer and ice hockey), as well as a support organization for families with adopted children from Korea, KCAA.
Rev John Yoon
Board of Director
Rev. Hyung Bok Yoon is a dynamic leader with a significant impact across multiple fields. As a pastor, he provides spiritual guidance and fosters strong communities. As an Eastern Europe Connection Professor, he bridges cultural divides and enhances students' understanding of global issues. A Taekwondo Master, he inspires personal and physical excellence through discipline. Additionally, he has written 15 books, reflecting his diverse experiences and insights, leaving a lasting legacy of wisdom.
Dae Kang
Board of Director
.Dae Kang is a retired professional with a distinguished career spanning over three decades across engineering, IT, and real estate. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto (1982-1986) before starting his career in engineering and managerial roles in North America's automotive parts manufacturing sector (1986-1998). Later, he transitioned into IT consulting with An, Kang & Associates (1999-2009), providing expertise in project management, product development, and business growth. From 2010 until his retirement, Dae focused on real estate investment and property management, strategically building equity and managing rental properties.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dae has been actively involved in community service. He was a member of the Rose of Sharon Long-Term Care Acquisition Task Force (2017-2022) and currently serves as a director for the Arirang Age-Friendly Community Centre (2022-present). His career and volunteer work highlight a legacy of innovation, leadership, and commitment to his community.
Chris Kim
Board of Director
Chris is an owner-operator dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with disabilities, specializing in wheelchair-accessible vehicle services.
Suzie Han
Board of Director
Suzie is the President of First Financial, an institution in the financial sector. Beyond her professional achievements, Suzie actively works on community initiatives, demonstrating her dedication to making a positive impact both within and outside the workplace.
David Lim
Board of Director
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Chris Lee
Board of Director
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