by MICHAEL BYUN, President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Did you know that Koreans Americans are eight times more likely to die of liver cancer than […]
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PSA: A New Way to Get Covered
Pictured above: Connie Lo (center, standing), a staffer with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles, helps with healthcare coverage enrollment. by DOREENA WONG, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles Obamacare means different […]
[VIDEO] Awkward Moments Only Asians Understand
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com “Where are you from? No, where are your parents from?” The creative team behind the hilarious comedy sketch “If Asians Said the Stuff […]
KoreAm Video: World Cup Watch Party in Koreatown LA
by JOANNE LEE KoreAm was at Koreatown L.A.’s World Cup viewing party this past Sunday when Team Korea took on Algeria in its pivotal second group stage match, which […]
A Look at Same-Sex Marriage in the Korean American Community
Even as the rest of the nation seems to be moving toward greater acceptance of same-sex marriage, polls show that Korean Americans chart some of the highest rates of […]
‘Wedding Palace’ Brings Romance, Laughs
by Elizabeth Shim Meet Jason Kim. He’s Korean American, a Los Angeleno, and a filial son who’ll do near anything to please his demanding, immigrant parents. So during a […]