Engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under such law. In the context of these general purposes, the Corporation is formed to promote international trade, tourism and economic development between the United States Latino Community, South Korea, and the Republic of Mexico by encouraging, sponsoring, and promoting business activities that foster further development between all countries.
LAKOA (Latino and Korean Association) is a non-profit organization that pursues economic development between countries through trade and cultural tourism between the Latino community in the United States, Mexico, and Korea. It serves as a bridgehead for cultural, educational, and economic exchanges between the Latino community and Korea through business promotions.
President: Lupillo Ramirez
Co-President/Chairman: Peter Chong
Vice President: Ruben Smith
Secretary: Bomi Kong
Lupillo Ramirez: President of LFIA, Director, Innovation &
Product Development @ Northgate
Peter Chong: UNFI registered vendor, Latino market supplier
Ruben Smith: Adviser Lawyer-Northgate, Cardenas, etc.
Bomi Kong: Federal Procurement, SAM, WOSB, 8(a)
Roberto Alcantar: SWCC Elective Officer
Raul Cortes: National & South America Sales, Marketing
Duk Joon Hwang: Herald USA
Republic of Korea Goverment
Gyeongsangbuk-do, Wondo-gun, Wonju City.
Manufacture
The Bob, A-Tree F&B, Ebichae, Haeri Byulri,Alali Food, Munkyeong Omija Vally, Garam of Nature, by Selected, Yeon Go Farm, Andong Jongga Cultural Center,Seomin Fresh, Haecheongjeong, Haechomiin, WandobadaFishery Association, Haesung International, Pureun JeongFoods, Wando Seafood, Myeongwondam, Samil F&B, Gosurok food, Harim, Hanwool.
Imports, Exports or Distributors
KYLOBAL, Good for Health, The Petra Group.
Market
Northgate, La Bonita, Carnival, Cermak Produce, Central Market Calimex, OXXO, Best Bargains, Advance Food Market, Jay’s Market, Villa Market, Gardena Supermarket, El Fresco, El Mexicano, Santa Ana Food, Provecho, Lotte Plaza Market, Food Bazzar, HEB, Joong Boo Market.
Beauty & Health