by STEVE HAN In 2001, ex-South Korean policeman Chung Eun-yong brought justice to his two slain children, both of whom were killed brutally by the U.S. Army during the […]
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Motorist Joo Hwan Lee Dies in Southern California Mudslides
by STEVE HAN A series of thunderstorms triggered destructive mudslides in and around San Bernardino County in Southern California, swallowing a vehicle and killing its driver this past Sunday […]
Why Do Asians Throw Up The V-Sign In Photos? Finally, An Explanation
by STEVE HAN Ever wondered why in photos, East Asians always make the ubiquitous V-sign? (Also known as the peace sign or “fob sign.”) According to Time, the hand gesture entered […]
Korea For The First Time: Q&A With The Guardian Writer Colin Marshall
by STEVE HAN A white guy living in L.A. like it’s Seoul. That’s Colin Marshall. Living in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, a city where people drive to […]
Infielder Darwin Barney Joins Dodgers
by STEVE HAN The Los Angeles Dodgers has acquired second baseman Darwin Barney, who was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs last week. A Rawlings Gold Glove Award […]
Struggling Baseball Team Replaces Fans With Robots
by STEVE HAN It takes commitment and dedication to be a fan. That’s especially the case if you’re a fan of South Korea’s struggling baseball team, the Hanwha Eagles, […]
Chan Ho Park To Be Honored At SKorean All-Star Game
by STEVE HAN Retired pitcher Chan Ho Park, South Korea’s pioneering major leaguer, will be honored Friday at the Korean Pro Baseball’s All-Star Game in Gwangju’s Champions Field. Park, […]
In Amazing Reddit AMA, One Man Shares How He Escaped North Korea In The 1950s
by STEVE HAN Social media has given voices to people of all backgrounds. One Reddit user started his own Ask Me Anything thread to share a deeply personal story. DocKim, also known […]
Investigators: At Least 4 Officials Saw Or Heard Daniel Chong While He was Locked In A Cell For 5 Days
by STEVE HAN At least four authorities saw or heard San Diego student Daniel Chong screaming for help while locked in a cell for five days with no food […]
Man Dies In DC Store Robbery
by STEVE HAN Police in Washington, D.C. are searching for two armed men wanted for homicide after a surveillance tape showed them killing a man to rob a liquor […]
Korean Comedians Wear Blackface Again: Will They Ever Stop?!
by STEVE HAN When we saw that Gag Concert, a popular comedy show on South Korea’s state-run TV network KBS, featured comedians wearing blackface makeup (again), we were stuck […]
Ex-State Department Official Stephen Kim Begins Sentence Today In Government Leaks Case
by STEVE HAN A Korean American preparing for his jail term over leaking classified intelligence on North Korea is saying he still intends on pursuing his “dreams” despite “incredible pain” […]
Comfort Women For U.S. Military Sue South Korean Government
by STEVE HAN South Korean “comfort women” are often known as those who were forced into sexual slavery for the Japanese military during World War II. The long-standing controversy centering […]
Michelle Wie Takes The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’
by STEVE HAN It’s the weirdest fad (granted, for a good cause) that developed in recent months in the sports world. The ice bucket challenge requires participants to dump […]
Despite Previous Accidents, SKorean Ferry Company Failed to Make Safety Changes
by STEVE HAN The company that owned and operated the South Korean ferry Sewol that capsized in April was also responsible for five maritime accidents between 2003 and 2011, including […]
