In anticipation of the highly anticipated 41st NAKS Conference, two momentous meetings took place on July 20, bringing together influential educational leaders to further bolster Korean education in Northern America! The first meeting saw the esteemed visitors from the Ministry of Education and the directors of Korean Education centers in Northern America gather at UC Berkeley. Joined by distinguished faculty members, they engaged in a fruitful conference with a shared vision: enhancing Korean education in the area and attracting more students to study in prestigious Korean Universities. Additionally, they paid a visit to the Korean Consulate General, engaging in insightful discussions with the Consul General about various aspects of educational and economical field in Northern California.