by STEVE HAN Families of the victims from the South Korean ferry disaster cried in anger as the ship’s captain who failed to carry out proper rescue operations avoided […]
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The Making of Peter Rhee
In a new memoir, the world-renowned trauma surgeon shares his incredible stories working on the front lines in American cities and war zones. by JAMES S. KIM It seemed […]
3 South Korean Companies on Forbes’ List of the World’s Most Valuable Brands
by REERA YOO Three South Korean companies made the cut this year on Forbes’ annual list, “The World’s Most Valuable Brands.” Among the 100 brands listed, Samsung was ranked […]
‘Calculus Chocolates’ Offer Sweet Relief for Korean Students
by JAMES S. KIM Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. That is, unless you buy a box from Piaf Artisan Chocolatiers in […]
South Korea Ends Sewol Ferry Search Operations
by STEVE HAN Seven months after the Sewol ferry capsized off of Jindo Island, the South Korean government ceased all underwater search operations on Tuesday as the chances of […]
Nearly 9 out of 10 South Koreans Don’t Trust Their Government
by STEVE HAN Persistent political wrangling between the two opposing parties has left the South Koreans questioning their government more than ever before, according to a survey released Friday. […]
LINK ATTACK: Jamie Chung, Hallyu Beauty Storm, Kim Jong Il’s Former Bodyguard
North Korean Defector: ‘I Was Kim Jong Il’s Bodyguard’ “When Kim Jong Il would arrive in his vehicle, 60- to 70-year old advisors would run away and throw themselves […]
North Korea Releases Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller
by MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press The U.S. on Saturday announced the release of the two Americans in North Korean custody after a secret trip to the reclusive communist country […]
Get Inspired by Sokha Chen: From Scavenging Garbage to Starring in CNN’s “Girl Rising”
“I wanted to be a social worker,” says Sokha Chen, “but now I’ve decided I would rather study business so that I can set up a nongovernmental organization […]
Irish Teacher Rejected from a Job in South Korea Due to ‘Alcoholism Nature of the Irish’
by REERA YOO A 26-year-old teacher from the Republic of Ireland was turned down from a teaching position in South Korea due to the “alcoholism nature” of her countrymen. […]
National Assembly Passes Three Sewol Bills
by REERA YOO The National Assembly passed three bills aimed at addressing issues raised by April’s Sewol ferry disaster at a plenary session on Friday, reported Yonhap. Last week, South […]
Forbes Names Park Geun-hye 46th Most Powerful Person in the World
by REERA YOO On Wednesday, South Korean President Park Geun-hye was named the 46th most powerful person in the world by Forbes magazine, one notch behind World Bank President […]
South Korea to Send Team of Government Officials to Ebola-hit Sierra Leone
by REERA YOO South Korea’s defense ministry announced on Thursday that it will send team of 11 officials from the defense, foreign and health ministries to the Ebola-stricken Sierra […]
Malala Donates $50,000 Prize Money To Help Rebuild Damaged Schools In Gaza
Recently, we gave you a list of reasons that 17-year-old activist Malala Yousafzai is an inspiration. Well it looks like there’s yet another reason we should be inspired […]
97-Year-Old Becomes U.S. Citizen, Celebrates By Voting
Although we are one of the fastest growing demographics in the U.S., studies show that Asian Americans are the least likely to be contacted by political parties. Additionally, […]