Opinion

Min Jin Lee, can we transcend the label of Korean American?

Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with Min Jin Lee, a Korean-American author who has risen to be...

Biden’s Withdrawal and the Future of the U.S. Election

Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race is a historic event. It would be even more so if Kamala Harris defeats Trump and...

19-year-old dies after 5 days in coma following random assault in LA Koreatown

The Korean-American community in Los Angeles is grieving the senseless loss of Joonhee Han, a vibrant 19-year-old man, who died as a result of...

A young woman fatally shot by police whom the family called for help

Another harrowing tragedy has unfolded in the United States, where a young Korean-American woman in her 20s, suffering from bipolar disorder, was fatally shot...

Unbelievable! 10-year wait for low-income apartments

Koreatown, one of the most densely populated areas in Los Angeles, is home to many low-income residents and seniors who are struggling with unaffordable...

Where is the vanished container filled with Korean beauty products?

Imagine the surprise and frustration of 70 South Korean companies arriving at a major beauty products expo in Las Vegas only to find that...

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...