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Breaking barriers: Korean-American filmmaker Seayoon Jeong on integrity and inclusion

Movies directed and produced by Korean-American filmmaker Seayoon Jeong are garnering attention in the U.S. With a bachelor’s degree in political science from University...

Korean-American businesswoman makes historic $30M donation to U.S. Soccer for women

Michelle Kang (65), a Korean-American entrepreneur and owner of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team Washington Spirit, has pledged a historic $30 million...

From polio to Carnegie Hall: Korean-American pianist’s remarkable triumph

Despite being unable to move her legs due to polio, Korean-American pianist Chun-ae Choi (69) will take the stage at New York’s Carnegie Hall...

Kyo Seok Lee honored for 50 years of genuine service at South LA Mobil Station

“Mr. Lee!” It was noon on October 30 at a Mobil gas station in South Los Angeles. More than a hundred people gathered, chanting a...

Steve Kang sworn in as Commissioner for Los Angeles Board of Public Works

Steve Kang, Director of External Relations at the Korean Youth and Community Center (KYCC), has officially begun his role as a commissioner for the...

Korean-American singers take lead roles at LA Opera: Duke Kim debuts as Romeo

Korean Americans are making their presence felt at the Los Angeles Opera. In the Los Angeles opera scene, Korean Americans have been cast in...

Former K-pop star Lee Ji-yeon’s BBQ restaurant makes NYT’s top 25 in Atlanta

Former Korean star singer Lee Ji-yeon, known for hit songs like “Stop the Wind” and “I Still Don’t Understand Love,” is making headlines again—this...

Korean-American physician is in charge of healthcare for Anaheim Disneyland’s 34,000 employees

The medical chief at Disneyland in Anaheim is reportedly a Korean-American physician. On October 24, Walt Disney's blog “Life at Disney” highlighted Seung Pyo (Sean)...

LA Dodgers’ Tommy Hyunsu Edman becomes first Korean American to win postseason MVP

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets to advance to the World Series for the first time in four years, and Korean-American...

University of Pennsylvania inaugurates James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies with $25M donation

A Korean studies research center has been established at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania thanks to a donation from a Korean-American entrepreneur. The Daily Pennsylvanian,...