This project continues a path shaped not only by public service—through military duty, hospital volunteer work in undergrad, and AmeriCorps home repair—but also by a time when I struggled to navigate a system without the civic clarity or legal knowledge to protect myself. Later, while living in stillness and reflection in Korea, I began building a civics curriculum rooted in the question: How do we preserve institutional integrity while safeguarding dignity and well-being?

At the heart of the answer is informed citizenship. When people lack knowledge of their rights, they are left exposed—not only to abuse, but to a system that cannot serve them well. Civics education, especially with a legal foundation, equips individuals to recognize what protection requires and how to claim it with purpose. This awareness and agency, in turn, feed into the positive cycle that builds stronger institutions and a healthier society. As each part strengthens, so does the whole.

Though distinct, the United States and South Korea share structural DNA in their legal systems and political cultures. For Korean students, American civics offers more than a comparative lesson: it provides a foundation for understanding the roots of their own laws and democratic governance, their system’s global context, and its future direction. With that lens, they can reexamine their civic role and rights with greater confidence.

This project is a beginning—a small effort to foster civic fluency, self-respect, and institutional trust across borders.

This project is offered free of charge.