by RUTH KIM In a world where the term “selfie” is ubiquitous, it’s easy to grow tired of the endless stream of self-promoting photos that flood your social media […]
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‘Comfort Women’ Survivors Defend Glendale Memorial During L.A. Visit
by RUTH KIM It’s a scene both painful and inspiring at the same time—two halmeonis, including one with a head of sparse, white hair and holding a cane, speaking out for […]
Fresno Man Sentenced To Three Years After Defrauding Elderly Korean Investors
by RUTH KIM Following a seven-year investigation, Kwan Yong Choi, 72, of Fresno, Calif., was sentenced this week to three years in prison for money laundering and charged $2.1 million […]
Seoul Transforms Urban Eyesores Into Creative, Artistic Spaces
by RUTH KIM An unused factory, a vacated government building, an abandoned commercial space—all are considered eyesores for a city. But, more and more, such sites in Seoul are being replaced by […]
James Kyson Plays Quirky Space Cowboy in New Sci-Fi Web Series ‘Nobility’
by RUTH KIM A web sci-fi series that describes itself as The Office meets Firefly, with the craziness of Doctor Who. Is this too good to be true, or is this the beginning of something […]
18 Best Comebacks in K-pop This Summer
by RUTH KIM with JAMES KIM Here’s what you’ve been waiting for: a compilation of the best “comebacks” in K-pop this summer from your favorite artists. Now, let’s get to […]
RIP Lorin Maazel, The Conductor Who Took The New York Phil To Pyongyang
by RUTH KIM A world-renowned American conductor of the New York Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel passed away at age 84 in his home in Castleton, Va., on Sunday. What he left […]
Largest Korean Spa Under Investigation For Prostitution And Enslaving Workers
by RUTH KIM A couple of weeks ago, we shared the story of the horrible conditions that employees endured at the “No.1 Korean Restaurant in New York City,” Kum […]
In a Korean Subway Station, Foreign Street Performer Busts Out Amazing Old-School K-pop
by RUTH KIM On the bustling platforms of South Korea’s subway, where commuters bolt to work and class, there will always be a curious, brave soul or two who will […]
Korean Mom Gives PSA On Accepting Children Who Come Out As Gay
by RUTH KIM Coming out is never an easy leap. Coming out to Asian immigrant parents is weighted with an even deeper set of complexities. “In Asian families, the parents […]
Peace Garden Seeks to Raise Awareness
story by RUTH KIM photos by KYODO via AP IMAGES and GRETCHEN POWELL Advocates in northern Virginia unveil a “comfort women” memorial that carries a message not just relevant to […]
L.A. Chef Sylvia Yoo Brings It With Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches
by RUTH KIM Sugar, spice, and everything (n)ice–Churro Borough is the new kid on the block bringing Los Angelenos the perfect summer dessert: the churro ice cream sandwich. Created […]
KA Pastor Loses in Bid to Lead Southern Baptist Convention
by RUTH KIM In a closely watched election, the Rev. Dennis Kim lost in his bid to become the next president—and first Asian American one—of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the largest […]
Parents Throw Amazing ‘Game of Thrones’-Themed First Birthday Party
by RUTH KIM We rarely see events that can be described as both “epic” and “cute.” But then we landed upon Emma’s first birthday Her dad Eric Cheung (aka […]
New Reality Show To Feature Lives Of ‘Ultra Rich Asian Women’
by RUTH KIM When we said we needed more Asian representation on screen, this wasn’t exactly what we had in mind. A new Vancouver reality show will spotlight the “luxurious lifestyles […]
