"KGK stands for “Kanpai Gambei Kombae” which are the words for ""cheers"" in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean respectively. The name represents our association’s emphasis on promoting cooperation between the students of the different branches of the East Asian Studies Department.

KGK is a student association which aims to promote studying in the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Alberta. The intention of this association is to increase the visibility of the East Asian Studies department within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. We will facilitate communication between faculty and student body within the East Asian department, and promote a socially inclusive environment throughout all disciplines."