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White House, U.S. lawmakers celebrate Korean American Day with congratulatory messages

On January 13, Korean American Day, prominent U.S. institutions, organizations, and federal lawmakers, including the White House, extended their congratulations to the Korean American...

Korean Americans also face hardship from wildfire evacuations and power outages

A series of large wildfires near Los Angeles led to evacuation orders and forced power outages, forcing Korean Americans and other residents of the...

Dr. Byung Yul Yoon recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for lifelong dedication to Korean immigrant welfare

Dr. Byung Yul Yoon, a retired clinical psychologist, has been recognized in the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who in America, one of the world’s most...

Former homeless Korean woman becomes pastor, inspires community

A remarkable story of a Korean-American woman who turned his life around after years of hardship, including living in a homeless shelter, has caught...

Korean American Day celebrated with lawmakers and community leaders in Washington

Korean Americans from various walks of life and their supporters got together in Washington on Thursday to celebrate Korean American Day in what has...

Korean-American gallery owner announces bid for U.S. Congress against Rep. Young Kim

Esther Kim Varet, a Korean-American who operates art galleries under the name Various Small Fires (VSF) in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Seoul, has announced...

Sen. Kim vows to ‘stand up vigorously’ if Trump uses military, economic coercion against Asian allies

Andy Kim, the first-ever Korean American senator, said Wednesday that if incoming President Donald Trump uses military or economic coercion against Asian partners, he...

Korea-America Association seeks descendants of Lee Won-soon to honor legacy in U.S.-Korea relations

The Korea-America Association (KAA), led by Chairman Choi Joong-kyung, is urgently seeking descendants of the late Lee Won-soon, its founding president, to honor his...

Korean-American senior in his 80s dies after assault; son identified as suspect

It has been revealed that a Korean-American senior in his 80s, who recently passed away due to complications from blunt force head trauma, had...

California to end ‘Stop The Hate’ campaign funding amid rising hate crimes

The California state government is poised to end its funding for hate crime prevention campaigns that it has been running in collaboration with minority...