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U.S. lawmakers submit House resolution to honor 'Korean American Day'

A group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a bipartisan House resolution to celebrate Jan. 13 as "Korean American Day," an annual event to mark the anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903.

2026-01-15

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim reflects on his cultural upbringing and empathy

Jonny Kim has flown in space and served in war. After returning from eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the NASA astronaut spoke about something closer to home: growing up between cultures, learning empathy and missing kimchi.

2025-12-21

Korean national arrested in prostitution raid on Ohio massage parlors

Several Asian women, including a Korean national, were arrested on charges related to prostitution in Toledo, Ohio. Toledo police said they raided two massage parlors — Chang Mi Sauna and Asian Healthy Massage — on Sept. 24.

2025-09-30

Korean American advocacy group asks President Lee to help stop Trump deportations

As Koreans in the United States face arrests and deportations under U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies, a Korean American advocacy group appealed directly to President Lee Jae Myung for help during his recent visit.

2025-08-27

Daniel Dae Kim making history at the Tony Awards and pushing for Asian representation on Broadway

Daniel Dae Kim makes history as the first Asian nominee for best leading actor at the Tony Awards, advocating for greater Asian representation in theater.

2025-05-16

Bipartisan resolution seeks to designate Jan. 13 as Korean American Day

A bipartisan resolution has been introduced to Congress to designate Jan. 13 as Korean American Day, a congresswoman's office said Monday, as the day marks the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903.

2025-01-14

Korean Americans gather in Washington to celebrate unity and achievements

Korean Americans from various walks of life and their supporters got together in Washington on Thursday to celebrate Korean American Day in what has become an annual ritual to cement their unity and take stock of their achievements in the U.S.

2025-01-10

Korean American senator Andy Kim urges Korea to prioritize stability after recent political uncertainty

Andy Kim, the first-ever Korean American senator, underscored the need Wednesday for Korea to focus on ensuring stability amid political uncertainty caused by President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid.

2025-01-09

Korean American lawmaker wins Democratic Senate nomination in New Jersey

A Korean American lawmaker won the Democratic Party's nomination for New Jersey's Senate seat in a primary Tuesday, as he vowed to play a role as a "bridge" between South Korea and the United States and cement the bilateral alliance.

2024-06-05

Lawyer arrested on suspicion of strangling wife to death

A Korean American lawyer who was arrested on Monday for killing his wife at the couple's apartment in Jongno District, central Seoul, may have killed her by strangulation, the police said.

2023-12-06