Good morning , everyone.

 

It is my great honor and pleasure

to welcome all of you to Duluth, Georgia,

for the 4th North American Korean Law Enforcement Conference.

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On behalf of the Federation of Korean Associations, Southeast USA,

I extend my warmest welcome

to all Korean American law enforcement officers, leaders, and distinguished guests

who have traveled here from across North America.

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This conference has a very meaningful history.

 

It began in Chicago in 2023,

when Korean law enforcement groups from different regions came together

with one important goal — to build stronger connections

among Korean law enforcement professionals

and to better serve and protect our communities.

 

Since then, this conference has continued to grow,

bringing together law enforcement professionals

from across the United States and Canada,

as well as representatives from Korea.

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You come together not only to build friendships,

but also to share knowledge and experience,

develop future leaders, strengthen cooperation,

and address important issues

such as hate crimes, drugs, cybercrime, and community safety.

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That is why this year’s theme,

“Stronger Together,

Safer Communities,”

is so meaningful.

 

When law enforcement and the community know each other,

understand each other,

and trust each other,

we can build safer and stronger communities together.

 

As President of the Federation of Korean Associations, Southeast USA,

I am especially proud

that this important conference is being held here in Duluth, Georgia,

home to one of the largest and most active

Korean American communities in the Southeast.

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I sincerely thank each of you

for your service and dedication.

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You protect our families,

you serve our communities,

and you are also helping inspire

the next generation of Korean American leaders.

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I hope this conference creates stronger friendships,

greater cooperation,

and a lasting network

that will continue for many years to come.

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Once again, welcome to Duluth,

welcome to Georgia,

and welcome to the Southeast.

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I wish you a very successful and meaningful conference.

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Thank you for your service.

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God bless you,

God bless our communities,

and God bless America.

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Thank you.

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Federation of Korean Associations, SE USA

President

Kihwan Kim

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September 28, 2026