By Ellyn Pak Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi A line stretches from the entrance of the cafeteria to the front of the room where a young priest awaits. Parishioners — some […]
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Min Jin Lee Discusses Debut Novel ‘Free Food’
Echelons and Emotions by KAI MA photo by RICHARD CORMAN Media buzz for Min Jin Lee’s debut novel, Free Food for Millionaires, was at its height when we met at her publisher’s […]
A Plea For Baby Elyse
By Michelle Woo > Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi Tim Yu stands over his daughter’s cage-like hospital bed, shielding her closed eyes from the artificial lights. Her cheeks are puffy […]
Serving Up Meaty Roles
By Michelle Woo Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi On the proverbial road to stardom, Aaron Yoo is riding in the fast lane. A quick glance at his scheduleshows appearances at screenings in […]
Beyond Well-being
By Nina Ahn Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi Tucked away from the street, across from a large Korean market sprinkled with graffiti, is a small oasis in the familiar urban […]
Assorted Contemporary
By Jamie Morgan Chicago’s River North art district is filled with one-track mind galleries, devoted to specific styles like glass blowing, abstract paintings or modern photography. But there is one gallery […]
All-American Icon
By Michelle Woo Photographs by Austin Young I click off my tape recorder, shuffle together my belongings and step out of Margaret Cho’s dressing room. After sitting on a couch for a […]
Let it Rain
The K-pop star has conquered Asia, created fans out of the media and garnered worldwide buzz. Now his impending tour will determine if the American music industry sees Rain […]
Legal Evolution
By Ellyn Pak Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi Brian Lee’s mind is always churning with ideas on how to make things simple. Some of the end goals seem a bit […]
Crossing the Line
By Michelle Woo Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi At a boba shop in Los Angeles, Alexander Yoo sits with his green milk tea. He’s wearing a short-sleeve collared shirt and khakis. […]
The ‘Joy’ Of Cooking A Korean Feast
When an aspiring Korean food traditionalist can’t take the heat in the kitchen, she ends up calling in backup. By Serena Kim Photographs by Eric Sueyoshi In 48 hours, my […]
Private
written by REGINA APIGO illustration by IAN KIM As I peeked at the adults in the living room, I thought, Silly Mr. Morrow. Why is he saying everything to […]
Taking it to the Cleaners
Jin Nam and Soo Chung of Custom Cleaners Photo courtesy of The Korea Times -Ellyn Pak Call it a case of fancy pants. Or the pantsuit. It started when […]
Exploring the Shame
By Michelle Woo Photos courtesy of The Korea Times In the days following the Virginia Tech massacre, Korean community members across the nation gathered at prayer services and vigils […]
4-16-07
APRIL 16 — Many of my classmates died on campus this morning. They were gunned down in classrooms and dorms by a killer wielding two semi-automatic firearms and meticulous […]
