The population of Albany city is about 100,000, but the population of the Capital District, including the surrounding 11 counties, is approximately 1.23 million as of 2020.

Albany has Korean markets and churches, with around 3,000 residents including Koreans (mixed heritage) and international students.

Albany is the sixth largest city in New York State, taking about 3 hours by Amtrak train from New York City.

By plane, it takes about 50 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, and it is also a reasonable driving distance from New York City.

Using a Greyhound bus from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, you can arrive within 3 to 3.5 hours depending on the stopovers.

Combining the populations of Albany County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Rensselaer County, and Schoharie County, there are over 900,000 people.

As the capital of New York State, Albany is home to the state capitol and state legislature, and the New York State Bar Exam is held here and in Buffalo.


To connect with the Korean community or purchase Korean groceries in the Albany area, it is recommended to visit local Korean churches or Asian markets.

Albany Korean Presbyterian Church

7 Knox Drive, Schenectady, NY 12303

http://kpcalbany.org/kpca/


Albany Sarang Church

410 23rd St, Watervliet NY 12189

https://www.albanysarang.net


Albany Shalom Church

32 Lapham Dr, Colonie, NY 12205

https://www.albanyshalom.org