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Korean-American Angie Kang promoted to global general counsel for Disney+ and ESPN+

Angie Kang, who has served as Deputy Chief Counsel for Walt Disney subsidiary Hulu, has been promoted to global general counsel for Hulu, Disney+,...

Park Hyung-man honored with doctorate for lifelong philanthropy in Gongju and LA

On September 12, Park Hyung-man (87), chairman of the Manhee Koju Foundation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration from Gongju National University....

Three Korean American chefs join Netflix’s new culinary showdown

Three Korean American chefs have joined the ranks of 100 competitors in a cooking reality show, setting the stage for a culinary showdown. The show...

80-year-old man conquers Mount Baldy barefoot, defying age and challenges

An 80-year-old Korean-American man climbed Mount Baldy, the tallest mountain in Los Angeles County, barefoot. Mount Baldy, standing at 10,064 feet, is known for its...

Jee Lee of Shalom Center to be honored by NHSLA with Unsung Hero award

Jee Lee, President of Shalom Center will receive the Unsung Hero award for his efforts and achievements in addressing low-income housing. On September 4, Neighborhood...

First Korean-American astronaut Jonny Kim to launch to space in March 2025

Jonny Kim, a Korean-American astronaut with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) next year. Kim...

Hudson Jeans founder partners with Bruce Lee Family to spread Lee’s philosophy through fashion

Peter Kim, a 53-year-old entrepreneur from Los Angeles, is on a mission to spread the philosophy and teachings of Bruce Lee through fashion. As the...

Min Jin Lee, author of ‘Pachinko,’ to receive Fitzgerald Prize for Literary Excellence

The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum announced on August 27 that Min Jin Lee, the renowned author of the novel “Pachinko,” has been selected...

Mirinae Lee is the first Korean to win William Saroyan International Prize for Writing

Mirinae Lee, author of the novel 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster, has become the first Korean to win the William Saroyan International Prize...

Homeless girl becomes the Supreme Court Justice, Patricia Lee recounts her life story

In 2022, a woman shook up the state of Nevada. Patricia Lee, 49, is the first Asian American woman in the state's history to...