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How a 75-year-old retiree landed a job at Taco Bell after 200 applications

"Just hire me for two weeks." At age 75, Kyungtaek Jang convinced the manager during a job interview. Since retiring, Jang has applied to more...

Korean-American Kyu Young Mike Paek confirmed as federal judge in New York

Another Korean-American federal judge is on the bench. Kyu Young (Mike) Paek has been confirmed as the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of...

Holly Choi, first Korean-American Dudamel Fellow conductor for LA Philharmonic

Holly Hyun Choi (33) has been selected as the first Korean-American “Dudamel Fellow” conductor for the LA Philharmonic. The Dudamel Fellowship Program is designed to...

Director Julie Ha reflects on ‘Free Chol Soo Lee’ Emmy nominations and its impact on U.S. history

The prestigious Emmy Awards have recently announced their nominees, and the documentary “Free Chol Soo Lee,”" which tells the story of Lee, a Korean...

Businesswoman Michele Kang to donate $4 million to U.S. Women’s Rugby team

Michele Kang, a Korean-American businesswoman and owner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Washington Spirit, has made headlines for her generous donation to...

Unstoppable K-Pop: The spirit no one can steal

K-Pop's global popularity has reached Hollywood, bringing its excitement to the entertainment capital. The ‘Electrik Seoul’ event on July 18 gave K-Pop fans an...

Jennifer Koh, artistic director at Kennedy Center, suggests ‘Resilience & Innovation’ in Korean DNA

It is an artist's dream to perform on the stage of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, America's...

Smithsonian’s Museum names Sunwoo Hwang as the first curator of Korean art

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA), the largest art institution in the United States specializing in Asian art, has appointed its first...

Korean-American attorney Janet Hong appointed as LA County Superior Court judge

A Korean-American attorney with a long history of advocacy for the Korean-American community in Los Angeles has been appointed to serve as a judge. On...

US Army Recruiter Sgt. Hyeongmin Lee Named “Hero of the Match” by LA Galaxy

Sgt. Hyeongmin Lee, currently serving as a recruiter for the US Army, was named “Hero of the Match” by Major League Soccer (MLS) club...