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3 Korean Americans named Leaders of Influence for Minority Attorneys 2024

Three Korean-American attorneys have been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the 'Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys 2024'. On January 26,...

Janice Y. K. Lee’s novel adapted into an Amazon Prime drama ‘Expats’

"Expats," which will be released on Amazon Prime on January 26, features Nicole Kidman, who produced and stars in the series, and Ji-young Yoo,...

Jihee Kim nominated for semifinalists for Best Chef in James Beard Awards

A Korean-American chef has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious 2024 James Beard Awards, a significant recognition in the culinary industry. Among the semifinalists...

Using hearing aids reduces mortality by 24% in people with hearing loss

  Dr. Janet Choi, a Korean-American otolaryngologist at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), recently published a study showing...

Dr. Jungsang Kim named 2023 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Jungsang Kim, co-founder of IonQ, a prominent quantum computing company, has been named a 2023 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI),...

Sharon Pak climbs up from $17 an hour to $20 million startup co-founder

Sharon Pak, 32, a second-generation Korean American who grew up in a low-income immigrant family living on food stamps, has become a Forbes Influencer...

Sukhee Kang marks first year as GSA’s Regional Administrator with perfect score

Sukhee Kang, recently promoted to Head Regional Administrator at the General Services Administration (GSA), humbly remarked on his first year of service, "I've probably...

Steve Kang of KYCC fosters community spirit as his mission in Koreatown

  During the 1970s, the City of Los Angeles became a hub for intense gang activities and widespread drug abuse, even prompting a federal agency...

Do Hyung Kim becomes first Asian MLK Major Drum for Justice awardee

Do Hyung Kim, the President of the K.W. Lee Center for Leadership and a Korean-American lawyer, has become the first Asian-American to receive the...

Korean immigrant to LA becomes the culinary scene magnate in Colorado

  J.W. Lee, a Korean-American chef who has opened 16 Asian restaurants in Colorado over the past 16 years, including a prominent Korean restaurant, has...