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From school boards to Congress: The rise of Korean-American women in U.S. politics

Since the 1950s, Korean Americans have made significant strides in U.S. elected offices, with female representation beginning in 1970 when Eleanor Kim Chow was...

LA hosts first overseas DNA testing for Korean War separated families in hopes of reunion

Shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War, then 6-year-old Bok-seon Cho (80) and her younger sibling fled to her grandmother’s house in Kaesong....

Korean-American fashion designer becomes advocate for native plants in California

A prominent Korean-American fashion designer is making headlines for her dedication to promoting native plants in California. Elaine Kim, founder of the “Elaine Kim...

Solo dining becomes a healing ritual for many in Koreatown’s bustling food scene

A Koreatown employee in his 30s typically eats lunch alone about twice a week in Los Angeles. While he enjoys dining with friends or...

LA Lakers unveil first NBA jersey featuring Korean characters, partner with CJ’s bibigo

The LA Lakers will make history in the NBA by wearing jerseys featuring Korean characters for the first time. During the team’s Media Day at...

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....

LAPD seeks scooter rider in fatal hit-and-run of elderly Korean-American man

A Korean man in his 60s was fatally struck by an electric scooter illegally operating on a sidewalk in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. The suspect...

Delta Airlines accused of racism after ejecting Korean-American filmmaker from flight

A controversy has erupted after claims surfaced that a Delta Airlines employee made racist remarks toward a prominent Korean-American Christian filmmaker, Timothy Chey, and...

Korean Americans gather at the White House for a special Chuseok celebration

On September 17, for the first time in history, a Chuseok, or Korean Thanksgiving, celebration was held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, part...

Korean American wins $20M lottery jackpot, ticket sold at fellow Korean American’s store

A Korean American has become the lucky winner of a $20 million jackpot. It was revealed that the winning lottery ticket was sold at...

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