Irene Park
11th grade
Okemos High School
My name is Irene, I’m a Korean American born and raised in Michigan. I joined this project because I wanted to learn how immigrant stories in my own family connect to other Asian American experiences. I didn’t know much about oral history before, but this project showed me how meaningful it is to share and preserve these voices.
Some fun facts about me are that I love going on walks, going to cafes, and listening to music!
Grace Park was born in 1980 in Gwangju, South Korea. She spent her early adult life in Korea, then immigrated to the U.S. in 2007 after getting married. Her oral history video highlights her experiences in Korea after the Gwangju Uprising, and the importance of preserving Korean roots within her family.
Annie Chung was born in 1982 in Seoul, South Korea. She spent her early childhood in Korea, then immigrated to the U.S. when she was 13. Her oral history video focuses on her immigration journey, adjusting to life in America, and the challenges of adapting to a new culture at a young age.