by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Looks like 2NE1’s Sandara isn’t the only friend Steven Yeun has at YG Entertainment. The Walking Dead star recently snapped a photo with […]
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Gennady ‘Triple G’ Golovkin Aims for 20 Straight KOs in Middleweight Title Fight
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com The boxing world may be still be collectively deflated after Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. spent their time in the ring […]
[VIDEO] San Francisco Meets Los Angeles: A Conversation with Chefs Corey Lee and Roy Choi
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Reputations have a habit of preceding, and it was no different when it came to two of the most established chefs on […]
Artist Dave Young Kim Wins 2015 Asian Pacific American Heritage Award
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Earlier this month, the Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Foundation named fine artist and muralist Dave Young Kim one of the three winners […]
Prying Parents: Phone Monitoring Apps Flourish in South Korea
by YOUKYUNG LEE | @YKLeeAp AP Technology Writer SEOUL, South Korea — Lee Chang-june can be miles from his 12-year-old son but still know when he plays a smartphone game. With […]
Commentary: A Medical Mission to North Korea
Pictured above: Wearing their light blue jerseys, Liz Park, Dr. Mike Yoon and Sophie Park (l-r), stand between North Korean medical students after a friendly volleyball match. (All photos courtesy of […]
5 Facts About Teachers’ Day in South Korea
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Today is a special day for teachers in South Korea. On May 15, Korean teachers and students annually observe Teachers’ Day (스승의 날), […]
Rilakkuma Is So Adorable, You Can Eat Him Right Up!
Having a long week? If you’re in need of a bit of cheering up or some inspiration for your next cooking adventure, we’ve got just the thing to satisfy […]
[Video] Asian Americans Respond to Racism
I was out shopping once when a man came up to me and asked for a favor. The kind samaritan in me asked how I could help him, but […]
Spring & Summer Street Style: Go For A Bright Yellow!
Street style has seen its fair share of monochromatic love lately, and while we adore classic black and white, we couldn’t take our eyes off these stylish, summery looks. Not sure […]
5 Creative Ways To Eat Avocado
Who doesn’t love avocados? Besides being yummy, these green beauties are full of healthy fats that will make your abs happy. So you’ve stocked up on avocados to […]
Top Stories of the Week: More Asians on TV and More of the Gorgeous Godfrey Gao
1) Rejoice! Even More Asians on Television [READ HERE] 2) Goodness Gracious! Godfrey Gao On The Cover of ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ [READ HERE] 3) Talented […]
[Video] Adorable and Easy DIY Gifts
It’s that time of year again! Caps are being thrown up in the air and students are drowning in candy leis. Yup, it’s finally graduation season. While there […]
KoreAm Editor Roundtable: Part 2
To honor KoreAm’s 25th anniversary, we invited former editors who steered the magazine between 1991 and 2014 to reflect on the milestones over the years. Their recollections touched on the humorous […]
South Korean Soldier Kills 2 in Shooting Spree Before Committing Suicide
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com A 24-year-old South Korean soldier shot and killed two fellow reservists and injured two others before turning the gun on himself earlier […]
