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12/10/2014

Photos to Remember

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By Kristin Krzic, FOK member & Guest Blogger

On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, I had the honor of attending a reception celebrating a permanent photo exhibit from returned Peace Volunteers from Korea (many now members of the Friends of Korea) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in the Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The Peace Corps photos might be strange to some of my millennial peers, but I was used to seeing these black and white photos. The reason: my dad was a volunteer in Korea in the late 70's. To me, each photo reflected the passion and sincerity of the volunteers’ efforts from long ago – creating a bond so strong that it endures four decades after the Peace Corps left Korea!

Although I was not a Peace Corps volunteer, I would like to think that I shared some of the same emotions today as the volunteers who served in Korea.

It was also wonderful to see the KOICA pictures as part of the permanent display. The tradition and dedication of the Peace Corps Volunteers continues in the world – except now it carries a Korean passion and perspective. When I was studying at Ohio State, I learned about the concept “multiplier effect.” Today, I saw it in action – through the KOICA pictures.

I enjoyed hearing the current director of Peace Corps, Ms. Carrie Hessler-Radelet, describe her experience volunteering in Western Samoa and her impressions of the Korean volunteers. She said she had a “warm spot” in her heart for Friends of Korea. I feel the same as I have witnessed these individuals create people-to-people bonds that have lasted a lifetime. It is also amazing to note that of the over 200,000 PCVs that have served in 139 different countries, Korea is the only country to have a permanent photo display in Peace Corps headquarters!

One of my father’s former students, Mr. Byunghong Park (박병홍), was also in attendance. Mr. Park now works at the Korean Embassy in Washington. Even though it was a long time ago, he still has vivid memories about his experiences at middle school with his Peace Corps teacher. He smiled and laughed when he brought up memories from the past.

Peace Corps Director, Ms. Carrie Hessler-Radelet

Korea RPCV David Lassiter & Mr. Byunghong Park

If your work happens to bring you to the Peace Corps headquarters in DC, I encourage you to visit the photo exhibit. At the very least, you will see a fascinating display of young Koreans and Americans serving in the world. And -- who knows -- it just might make you decide to volunteer!

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