by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com The Jeju Island “sea women,” or haenyeo, are perhaps one of the most unique examples of Korea’s indigenous cultural heritage. The title […]
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PIC OF THE DAY: Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan Holds Cooking Class
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com When Yumi Hogan became Maryland’s First Lady after her husband, Larry Hogan, was sworn in as governor earlier this year, she told […]
Mega Tiny Corp’s Zero G Case Allows iPhones to Defy Gravity
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Sometimes, for better or for worse, parents can attest that a smartphone or tablet can be the best babysitter. When out with […]
Korean Baseball Team Shoots a Fireball for First Pitch
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com There are first pitches in baseball, and there are Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) first pitches. We’ve seen South Korean gymnasts and Taekwondo […]
Student Spotlight: Touro University-California’s James Hun Kim
Are there any organizations/clubs you are involved in? Tell us about what you’re up to! I am very active in a professional pharmacy organization called California Society of Health […]
I Am KoreAm: Jenny Kong Cha
I am KoreAm and proud because being Korean American, I know about two cultures together, and with my job I can combine two style worlds together for anybody that […]
Shinzo Abe Invited to Address Joint U.S. Congress Session
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will speak before a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on April 29, reports Yonhap News Agency. […]
Korean Olympic Committee Reconsidering Park Tae-hwan Doping Ban
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Suspended South Korean Olympic swimmer Park Tae-hwan may still have a chance at qualifying for the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil if […]
Global Hackathon Seoul Looks to Showcase Local ‘Hacker Culture’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com The South Korean technology industry is often dominated by its electronic giants, but the headlines are slowly starting to change. Seoul has […]
Korean German Actor Teo Yoo Finds His Identity Through ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Korean German Teo Yoo is a classically trained actor. He studied acting in New York and the United Kingdom and performed in […]
Rosalina Leigh Retraces Her Past as Adoptee Kris Schultz in ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Kris Schultz didn’t know much about Korean culture growing up as an adoptee, so the summer camp seemed like a perfect opportunity […]
South Korean Actress Byul Kang Kicks Tail in ‘Seoul Searching’
Profile by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Sue-Jin Kim is one of the toughest students at camp—she’s not afraid to talk back or throw a kick at any guy […]
Cha In-Pyo Recalls the 1980s for ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Benson Lee knew he needed an experienced actor to portray Mr. Kim, the no-nonsense head counselor of the summer camp in Seoul […]
UC President Apologizes for Calling Student Protests Over Tuition ‘Crap’
Pictured above: University of California Berkeley student Kristian Kim throws fake money while starting a protest during a UC Board of Regents meeting in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 18, […]
Link Attack: Roy Choi in Watts; Dogs Rescued From Meat Farm; Custom Emoji Keyboard
Video: Roy Choi Wants the Next Food Revolution to Start in Watts The first location will be in Watts at a site that used to be smoke shop and […]
