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12 Korean chefs nominated for James Beard Awards, highlighting K-Food’s global rise

Korean chefs continue to make a significant impact on the prestigious James Beard Awards, often referred to as the "Oscars of the culinary world,"...

Two Korean Americans appointed to key roles in State and Defense Departments

Two Korean Americans have been appointed to Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) positions in the U.S. State Department and Defense Department, overseeing issues related to...

Korean-American NYPD officer named as ‘Police Officer of the Year’

A Korean-American officer from the New York Police Department (NYPD) has been named Officer of the Year at her precinct. The NYPD's 100th Precinct announced...

Soyoung Lee named CEO of San Francisco Asian Art Museum, champion of Korean art

Soyoung Lee has been named the new CEO of the San Francisco Asian Art Museum, the largest Asian-focused museum in the United States. The announcement...

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...

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...

Tony Lee, second-generation Korean American, named interim police chief in Ventura

A second-generation Korean American has been appointed as the interim police chief for the city of Ventura. Tony Lee, the former chief of the UCLA...

Korean Cardinal gains global attention as potential next Pope, says The Economist

The Pope, often seen as a moral and spiritual leader, also wields influence as a significant “international political actor.” Stalin famously mocked the Pope,...

New KAFLA President Robert Ahn vows to bridge generations and build political influence

Starting January 1 next year, Robert Ahn, the incoming president of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA), is envisioning a concept he...

Korean-American artist Aidan Kim wins ‘Open Verse’ competition

Aidan Kim, a 21-year-old singer who was born in Busan and raised in New Jersey, has emerged as the winner of the 'Open Verse'...