by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Samsung just unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday, but it’s probably not among those you’re looking for. That is unless you’re in […]
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I Am KoreAm: AJ Riester
I am KoreAm and proud because: It has opened myself, my wife, and children up to a beautiful and complex culture, full of history, pride, tradition, and wonderful people. […]
Student Spotlight: University of Toronto’s Antonio Lee
I am proud to be a Varsity Blue because: I get to learn the art and science of medicine from world-class researchers and pioneers in the field, while living […]
Roy Choi’s Fast Food Restaurant Loco’l Launches Crowdfunding Effort
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Fast food chains aren’t known to crowdfund, but Loco’l isn’t your normal fast food restaurant. Spearheaded by chefs Roy Choi and Daniel […]
Coffee Meets Bagel Turns Down Record ‘Shark Tank’ Offer
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Not many people would reject $30 million, but the Kang sisters aren’t your average individuals. Soo, Arum and Dawoon (left to right, above), […]
Ken Jeong Tells the Story of Notre Dame’s Asian ‘Rudy’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Doctors usually don’t stray too far from their area of expertise–unless you’re Ken Jeong, of course. The physician-turned-actor and comedian knows a […]
LG and Samsung Lead the Charge for the ‘Internet of Things’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Samsung and LG are no strangers to the spotlight. For as long as anyone can remember, the two South Korean electronics giants have […]
Fitbit Searches for Identity in a Crowded ‘Wearables’ Market
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Before James Park and Eric Friedman co-founded Fitbit in 2007, Park recalled watching people play Nintendo’s Wii and become excited about utilizing its motion control […]
LG Unveils a Refined G Flex 2 Smartphone at CES
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Once upon a time before phones became smart, they were also curved to fit the angle of our faces. So, why did […]
Dr. Evil Mocks North Korea and Sony Pictures Over ‘The Interview’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Evil has a name, and it is Dr. Evil. The comically absurd arch nemesis of Austin Powers interrupted last weekend’s Saturday Night Live […]
South Koreans Consume the Most Ramen in the World
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com The convenience of Korean instant ramen makes the dish a favorite among college students, single folk and the lazy alike, but there […]
2NE1’s ‘Crush’ Appears on Rolling Stone’s Top 20 Pop Albums of 2014 List
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com America has been a tough market for K-pop acts over the past decade, even with the success of “Gangnam Style” back in […]
China Formally Arrests Korean American Aid Worker
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Chinese authorities formally arrested Peter Hahn, a Korean American aid worker who lived near the country’s border with North Korea, on Friday, […]
NYC Public Schools Can Designate Lunar New Year as a Holiday
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com New York City’s Department of Education must consider making Lunar New Year a public school holiday, according to a new law signed […]
Roy Choi’s Fast Food Restaurant to Open in San Francisco Next Year
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Not many individuals can create a fast food chain from the ground up, but not everyone is Roy Choi. After announcing his […]
