When Dr. Sammy Lee was a young Olympic diving hopeful, the biggest challenge in his life was finding a practice pool open to non-whites. “In my day, the only […]
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Korean Cultural Service New York Presents Jeju Island’s Sea Women
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 […]
A Body Found in Sunken Sewol Ferry After Six Months
by STEVE HAN Rescue divers recovered a victim’s body on Tuesday inside a capsized Sewol ferry 195 days since the date of the tragedy off South Korea’s southwestern coast, […]
Sammy Lee, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal Diver, Turns 94
When one talks about Korean American living legends, Dr. Sammy Lee is a must-include on that list. The two-time Olympic gold medalist in diving celebrates his 94th birthday today. […]
Hawaii Husband-and-Wife Team With Unique Diving Expertise to Search for Sewol Victims
by TONY KIM A husband-and-wife team from Hawaii with expertise on revolutionary diving equipment will be joining the search efforts for the still missing bodies of the Sewol ferry […]
