KAC Model United Nations (MUN), established in 2006, is the only year-round after-school program available in the City of Los Angeles that is focused on leadership and personal development for Korean American and Asian American youth (intermediate and secondary education students). KAC MUN program is intended to give inner-city youth insight into the world at large, while honing their leadership skills, all in an effort to engage students in a critical reflection of the global and local issues affecting their communities today. Acting as delegates from the United Nations (UN) member committees, students participate in simulated UN conferences.

General Information

  • The KAC MUN is the longest consecutive running program in the Korean American community.
  • Participants will see improvements in public speaking, writing, critical analysis skills, and leadership skills.
  • Participants of KAC MUN have gone on to attend prestigious colleges and universities, including Harvard, Duke, Columbia, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and USC.

Why Join KAC MUN?

  • Find confidence through public speaking and teamwork
  • Develop your critical thinking, reading, writing, and research skills
  • Become a leader – learn how you can make real, practical change in your community

Application

Applications for the 2025-2026 KAC MUN Program have officially closed!

The KAC MUN program offers students a unique opportunity to delve into global challenges, develop essential life and leadership skills, and work alongside peers in a collaborative environment. The program includes weekly virtual classes, monthly in-person sessions, participation in MUN conferences, an annual community advocacy project, and a fully student-led internal conference. By the end of the program, participants not only gain significant personal and professional confidence and leadership skills but also foster lasting connections with peers who share similar interests.

CLOSED NOW!

▶WHO CAN APPLY?

  • Open to Middle and high school students entering grades 8 through 11. Students in 12th grade are eligible if they are returning KAC MUN students.
  • New students with no prior experience in MUN are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants must be based in Southern California

▶HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the program, applicants must complete all parts of the application process, which includes: 

  • Submission of an online application form
    • Required documentation:
      • Current transcript
      • One reference with contact information (a recommendation letter is NOT required)
      • Responses to three short-answer questions (250-400 words each)
  • Participation in a 60-minute group interview with KAC MUN advisors
  • Please note there is a one-time administrative fee of $135 for applications submitted by August 1st. After this date, the fee increases to $150. Payment is required upon acceptance into the program.
  • Financial assistance is available for students who meet the eligibility criteria. Scholarships are funded through grants. For more details, contact programs@kacla.org or call 213-365-5999.. 

▶COST

  • One-time program administrative fee needs to be paid.
    • Early Bird Administrative Fee: $135
    • Regular Administrative Fee: $150
  • One-time Administrative Fee
    • $135 (Early Bird, by August 1st)
    • $150 (Regular, after August 1st)
  • Monthly program fee: $75, due on the first Wednesday of each month
  • Additional fees apply for participation in MUN conferences

Updates & News

KAC MUN Redefines Leadership for AAPI Youth by Rachel Choi

       https://edubridgeplus.com/jsr-kac-mun-redefines-leadership-for-aapi-youth-5-8-2025/

2025 SCMUN Conference

Congratulations to the KAC MUN team for their excellent performance at the SCMUN 2025 Conference. We are so proud of their hard work, commitment, and professionalism during this journey – and they had a blast!

A special shout out to those who won their individual awards:

Best Delegate: Rachel Choi (CSW)
Outstanding Delegate: Joon Byun (NOVICE FAO), Sophia Kim (UNCTAD)
Honorable Mention: Eric Choi (UNICEF), Eugene Kwon (UNICEF)
Verbal Commendation: Stephen Jung (UNCTAD), Jamie Lim (CRISIS)
Exemplary Research: Rachel Choi (CSW), Sion Lee (CSW)

 

2024 KAC MUN 4th Internal Conference

The 4th annual KAC MUN Internal Conference took place from May 25th to 26th. The conference was planned and run entirely by a staff of KAC MUN students, who spent four months holding weekly meetings, writing meticulously researched and creative background guides, devising high level lesson plans, and holding training sessions for MUN proceedings.

Led by two-year-consecutive Secretary General Sophia Kim, with Crisis chairs Matthew Hsieh, Michael Hsieh, Anna Lee, and General Assembly chairs Monica Lee, David Han, and Rachel Choi, the conference was a resounding success. Congratulations to all these students for their impressive performances!

Individual award winners are listed below.

Best Delegate: Heeju Bahk (WHO), San Ko (CRISIS)

 Outstanding Delegate: Gianelle Kim (WHO), Phillip Choi (CRISIS)

 Honorable Mention: Adeleine Choi (WHO), Sion Lee (CRISIS), Angel Song (CRISIS)

 Research Award: Gianelle Kim (WHO), Bezalel Shin (CRISIS)

Community Advocacy Projects

2022-23 MUN + Right To Be

Students’ work focused on becoming effective allies of fight against hate, bullying, and harassment. KAC partnered with Right To Be…

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