Opinion

Please join us in fighting for justice for wrongful death of my son Yong Yang

Hi, my name is Min Yang, the father of Yong Yang. It's been 85 days since my 40-year-old son, Yong Yang, was shot and...

Internecine conflict threatens Korean Friendship Bell’s preservation

Those who first see the magnificent Korean Friendship Bell, set against the backdrop of the San Pedro sea in southern LA, cannot help but...

Renovating MacArthur Park alone won’t draw citizens back

Located between Koreatown and Downtown Los Angeles, MacArthur Park boasts a large, serene lake that appears peaceful and beautiful from a distance. However, up...

The Universal Identity of Korean New Zealanders

This spring, I traveled to six cities in New Zealand and Australia to host documentary screenings and lectures on the Korean diaspora. Most Koreans...

LACMA exhibits forged paintings, damaging its credibility

The renowned Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has sparked controversy for displaying forged Korean artworks in its “Korean Treasures” exhibition, which was...

Unraveling the 32-year-old cold case of Bo Im Ko’s murder

The Korean-American community in Southern California was shaken by the brutal murder of Bo Im Ko, who was tragically killed at age 56 in...

Putin’s visit to North Korea highlights Russia’s unfulfilled promises

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has failed to fulfill his promise to unify the Korean Peninsula for 80 years, should prioritize honoring his international...

Community must demand justice for Jonathan Jung and Yong Yang

In July 2021, Jung Sik Jung, 82, a missionary, lost his son, Jonathan Jung (then 45 years old), after five casino security guards at...

From World Cup babies to pandemic graduates

When reflecting on the year 2002, the first word that comes to mind is “World Cup.” In its inaugural tournament held in Asia, the...

Five casino security guards trap and pin Korean American to death

On July 24, 2021, around 3:57 p.m., at the Bicycle Casino parking lot in Bell Gardens, five casino security guards knocked down a Korean-American...