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Mark Lee, chairman of the WCKNC, resigns from his position

After successfully rebuilding the Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council (WCKNC) with his fellow delegates, Mark Lee has announced his resignation after one year in...

White House nominates Anne Hwang as federal judge for central district of California

The White House has nominated Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Anne Hwang to serve on the United States District Court for the Central...

MBK Partners Chair Michael B. Kim donates $25 million to Haverford College

MBK Partners Chairman Michael Byungju Kim, one of South Korea's richest men, has donated $25 million to his alma mater, Haverford College in Philadelphia....

Korean-American Attorney Helen Kim honored with 2024 Asian Leadership Award

A second-generation Korean-American attorney has been honored with the Asian Leadership of the Year Award. Profiles in Diversity Journal (PDJ) announced on April 18 that...

Evette Kim says her role is being the first one to listen to people’s concerns

Who should residents talk to when they want to see changes in the city? Even in a city often hailed as the "safest"...

Chi Soo Kim appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge for Eastern District of California

On March 29, Korean-American Judge Chi Soo Kim was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...

NYPD Lt. Hak Kim aims to inspire future officers after heroic bridge rescue

"If this publicity helps inspire the next generation of Korean-American officers, then that's all that matters," said Lieutenant Hak Kim, 44, who rescued a...

Kimbap restaurant opened by former Wall Street daughter and mom creates buzz

A kimbap restaurant opened by a mom in her 70s and her former Wall Street daughter in Northern California is making waves. Owner Dong Hye...

Why did the Padres call a hanbok shop in LA before MLB opening game in Seoul?

The golden hanboks made the San Diego Padres players shine. The Padres wore customized hanboks, presented by Ha-seong Kim and the club, to the...

Chef Judy Joo, who started the “Hotteok” trend by posting a recipe in NYT

A decade ago, when Korean-American chef Judy Joo, 47, approached a cooking show and said, "I want to introduce Korean food," she was met...