Where connections are made, business grows, and knowledge is shared.

Elevating Korean lives in the Kansas City Metro Area.

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ANNUAL PROGRAMS

  • MARCH 6TH

    2026 First Meeting

  • APRIL 16th

    Vision Sharing Night

  • MAY 28th

    SEMINAR

    Professional Track

  • JUNE 18th

    WATCH PARTY

    Korea Support

  • SEP. 19th

    KC ARIRANG FEST

    Partnership Event

  • Oct.

    SEMINAR

    Professional Track

  • DEC.

    YEAR-END NIGHT

    Group Attendance

  • JAN 13th

    KOREAN AMERICAN DAY BREAKFAST

    2027 Start

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We Build Businesses. We Raise Leaders.

We Make Kansas City Home.

Our non-profit organization is dedicated to driving meaningful change by leveraging resources and expertise to support impactful initiatives. With a commitment to transparency and accountability, we work diligently to create a lasting difference in communities worldwide.

WHO WE ARE

FAQs

What is KC KBN?

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KC KBN, also known as Kansas City Korean Business Network, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit business network serving Korean American entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and mentors in Greater Kansas City.

Who can join KC KBN?

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KC KBN welcomes entrepreneurs, professionals, students, mentors, business owners, community leaders, and anyone who values Korean heritage and meaningful professional connections.

What does KC KBN do?

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KC KBN hosts networking events, seminars, mentorship opportunities, leadership development programs, and partnership initiatives that help people build businesses, careers, and long-term community roots in Kansas City.

How can I contact KC KBN?

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You can contact KC KBN by email at kansascitykbn@gmail.com or through the contact page for membership, partnership, mentorship, and event questions.

Our MissIon

KBN exists to elevate the Korean American business community in Greater Kansas City. As a premier business network, we connect people at every stage of their professional journey to real opportunities, including clients, partners, and the knowledge they need to grow. Together, we drive commerce, build lasting presence, and develop the next generation of leaders who call this city home.

Building a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs, young professionals, and students in Greater KC.

connect the network

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Fostering growth through structured mentorship, active collaboration, and continuous education.

cultivate the empowerment

Empowering the next generation of Korean American leaders to drive impact.

lead the future

CORE PILLARS

  • Meaningful relationships across industries and generations.

  • Seminars, mentorship, insight, and development.

  • Raising future leaders who shape Kansas City and beyond.

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You do not have to be Korean to join.

If you value Korean heritage and meaningful connections, you are welcome.

WHO IS KBN FOR?

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Mentors

Students

Entrepreneurs

Professionals

Executive Officers

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    Ben Ahn

    PRESIDENT

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    Joshua Do

    VICE PRESIDENT

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    John Yang

    SECRETARY

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    DJ KIM

    TREASURER

Board Members

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    DJ KIM

    Board Chair

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    Grace Ahn

    Board Member

  • Steven Yee

    Steven Yee

    Board Member

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    Changhyun Kim

    Board Member

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    Ben Ahn

    Board Member

OUR Partners

Here, creativity meets opportunity. Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.

Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution.

Let’s create something meaningful together.

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FUTURE VISION

Dig deep roots. Form strong businesses. Build a lasting home.

As Korean Americans, we know what it takes to start from the ground up. The Kansas City Korean Business Network is more than just a professional group. We are a family dedicated to helping every member plant their roots deeply in this city.

Finding your footing and establishing a livelihood is the very first step in building a permanent home. Our vision is to dig into the soil of possibility and uncover opportunities for the next generation of Korean American leaders.

We strive to be more than just a network. We act as resourceful guides, offering mentorship, genuine connection, and a spirit of giving. By lifting each other up, we build an unshakable community rooted in mutual contribution.

We measure our success not just by the connections we make, but by the businesses that grow, the careers that launch, and the leaders that rise because of them.

Through this foundation, we equip our people with the support they need. Not just to start their careers, but to stay. To build their houses. Raise their families. And weave their own lasting legacy right here in Kansas City.

Contact Us

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