by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Doo-ho Choi’s first fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lasted all of 18 seconds back in November. On July 15, the […]
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Army Veteran Turns to Social Media in Search of His Long-Lost Twin Children
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Army veteran Allen Thomas had spent over 40 years unsuccessfully searching for the whereabouts of his twin children he left behind in […]
Pic of the Day: The Force Awakens in South Korea on ‘Star Wars Day’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Yeah, we know. Star Wars Day was Monday. But if the Force is with you, Star Wars Day is every day. South […]
Samsonite and Samsung Partner Up to Create ‘Smart Luggage’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Travelers rejoice—you may soon never have to worry about lost luggage again. Travel luggage maker Samsonite is teaming up with Samsung to […]
Former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang to Run for California Senate in 2016
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Former Irvine, Calif. mayor Sukhee Kang announced last Friday that he will be running for the California Senate, Korea Times reports. The 62-year-old will […]
Five African Students Receive Scholarships to Duksung Women’s University
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Five African students will be pursuing their Master’s degrees at Duksung Women’s University through the school’s global partnership with U.N. Women, reports […]
Shinzo Abe Offers ‘Remorse’ But No Apology for WWII ‘Comfort Women’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com For some, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “eternal condolences” for the American lives lost during World War II were not enough. In […]
Brian Tee Cast as Shredder in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Brian Tee will play the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villain Shredder in the next installment of producer Michael Bay’s reboot, Variety […]
Post-It Notes Create an Unforgettable White Day Marriage Proposal
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com A single sticky note reminds us of what is important. It’s only fitting that this Korean man took three stories worth of […]
JooYoung Choi’s ‘Cosmic Womb’ Delves into Issues of Adoption, Race and Identity
Above image: “The Sacrifice of Putt Putt,” by JooYoung Choi by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com When JooYoung Choi was growing up in an adopted American family, she was […]
Just In Case You Missed It: Sei Young Kim’s Eagle to Beat Inbee Park
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com When one thinks walk-off win, golf isn’t the sport that immediately comes to mind. But Sei Young Kim made two incredible shots this […]
Awkwafina and Parker to Headline UC Irvine’s 4th Annual KFEST
The 4th Annual KFEST at UC Irvine kicks off just one week from today. If you’re looking for good food, games and music, you might want to stop by next […]
Columbia Grad Student Creates K-pop Boy Band ‘EXP’ for Thesis Project
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com When fans of K-pop boy group EXO recently heard about a non-Korean boy band debuting in Korea as “EXP,” they weren’t having it. […]
KCON 2015 To Take Over Staples Center & L.A. Live
If you need any indication of the power of hallyu and Korean popular culture, look no further than how CJ E&M‘s KCON has grown since its launch in 2012. KCON hosted over […]
Exclusive Interviews with the Director and Cast of ‘Seoul Searching’
Director: Benson Lee KoreAm’s February/March Cover Story: Benson Lee Goes Seoul Searching With Latest Indie Feature Cast Here are some exclusive interviews with the cast […]
