by JAMES S. KIM For more than a decade, short-film-producing sensation Wong Fu Productions has made fans laugh and click “share,” raking in more than 2 million YouTube subscribers. Now, […]
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Andy Pang Co-Stars in NY Times Critics’ Pick ‘A Picture Of You’
by HAEIN JUNG It’s not like actor Andy Pang didn’t try other things. Although he enjoyed performing ever since a child, he pragmatically entered college as a pre-med student […]
Former ESPN Anchor Michael Kim Makes Debut As 120 Sports’ Lead Host
by STEVE HAN It seemed like a step down for sportscaster Michael Kim when he announced his decision to leave ESPN to become a lead host for 120 Sports, an Internet start-up […]
New American-Italian-Korean Cuisine? The Chefs At NYC’s Piora Say, ‘Why Not?’
Taste New American-Italian-Korean flavors at New York City’s Piora by MICHELLE LEE What is New American-Italian-Korean cuisine exactly? The simplest answer, of course, is to say that it’s what […]
Michelle Wie Wins The U.S. Open
by JULIE HA She did it. Michelle Wie just scored the biggest win of her career. Just minutes ago, the 24-year-old golfer won the U.S. Women’s Open at Pinehurst, […]
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 […]
Taste Test: Korean Ice Bars
To get through the long, hot days of summer ahead, you’ll need some cool treats. And some of the tastiest ones just happen to be sitting in the freezer section […]
Family of Shooting Victim Paul Lee Sets Up Foundation In His Honor
by JULIE HA A week after 19-year-old Paul Lee was killed by a lone gunman on the Seattle Pacific University campus, members of his grieving family spoke to The […]
Immigrant Heritage Month Reminds Us There’s Strength in America’s Diversity
by PAUL SONG (Above photo: Paul Song and wife Lisa Ling celebrate the one-year birthday of their daughter Jett, along with Mary Ling (Lisa’s mother, far left), Grace Eun Hyung Kim […]
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 […]
Seattle Campus Shooting Claims Life of Korean American Paul Lee
by JULIE HA and JAMES S. KIM The lone fatality in the Seattle Pacific University shooting has been identified as Paul Lee, a 19-year-old Korean American student, according to […]
Korean American’s Facebook Appeal Damages Father’s Political Campaign
by STEVE HAN No one saw it coming. South Korean attorney and TV personality Koh Seung-duk was entering the June 4 local elections as the heavy favorite for Seoul’s superintendent […]
Dr. Esther Oh On Grieving The Loss Of One’s Child
A Parent’s Grief Dr. Esther Oh talks about the importance of getting proper support when grieving the loss of a child. (Above photo: Family members, holding the portraits of the victims […]
Another American Tourist Detained In North Korea
by STEVE HAN (Photo via Reuters) North Korea’a state-run media announced Friday that it has detained an American tourist and is investigating him for unspecified acts, the New York Times reported. The […]
DACA Program for Undocumented Youth Renewed
by STEVE HAN (Above photo: Ju Hong, a DACA recipient and immigration reform activist, famously interrupts President Obama’s speech last November. Photo via PRI.) The U.S. Homeland Security recently announced the […]
