K-Trail

K-Trail is an annual program is designed to visit and discuss notable spaces related to Korean heritage at USC campus and surrounding areas. The walking tour starts with the USC Korean Heritage Library which showcases unique collections on Korean American history, media studies and other Korean language sources. Other sites include the University Club, Ahn House, USC Dive Tower, Korean National Association Memorial Foundation, Hung Sa Dahn and Florence Sherman’s Church. See Daily Trojan’s report on the event from last April. Open to all students with priority given to students taking Korean language and other Korean subject courses as well as students majoring or minoring in East Asia. RSVP Link Here

The K-trail is more than just a walking tour — it is an immersive historical journey rooted in the rich, carefully curated resources of the Korean Heritage Library (KHL). From rare archival photographs and oral histories to community newspapers and government documents, the KHL’s collections provide a vivid window into the Korean American experience. These unique materials form the foundation of this program, allowing us to connect physical spaces with the remarkable stories, struggles, and contributions of the Korean American community across generations.

The event is co-organized with the Korean language program at the East Asian Languages and Cultures Department and co-sponsored by the USC Libraries Korean Heritage Library.