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· Carl Samson
Trump claims he ‘very much opposed’ Hyundai raid amid South Korean warning
President Donald Trump said he was “very much opposed” to last month’s controversial immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned the incident may hinder future U.S. factory construction. Catch up: Immigration and Customs…
· Ryan General
South Korean students warned to clean up their socials amid US visa crackdown
South Korean students, the third-largest group of international students in the U.S., are being urged to carefully manage their online presence amid heightened visa scrutiny by the Trump administration. An internal State Department cable, obtained by Reuters, instructed U.S.…
· Ryan General
500 North Korean soldiers reported killed in Ukraine war
South Korea has confirmed intelligence suggesting casualties among North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. Ukrainian media, citing Global Defense Corp., reported that about 500 North Korean soldiers were killed in a Storm Shadow missile strike…
· Ryan General
Hit Korean cooking survival show ‘Culinary Class Wars’ declares a winner
Warning: Spoilers ahead Kwon Sung-jun, also known as Napoli Matfia, won the first season of Netflix Korea’s “Culinary Class Wars,” besting Korean American celebrity chef Edward Lee in the final cook-off. The 12-part cooking survival show concluded on Tuesday, with Kwon taking…
· Bryan Ke
Korean War orphan, Turkish foster dad reunite after 60 years in emotional documentary
A 6-year-old documentary that featured the heartfelt reunion of a South Korean woman and the Turkish soldier who took her in during the Korean War continues to bring viewers to tears. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Biden signs law granting Korean American Vietnam War vets access to health benefits
President Joe Biden on Monday signed a bipartisan legislation extending healthcare benefits to Korean veterans who served the U.S. during the Vietnam War and later became naturalized U.S. citizens. About the Law: The Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act, or…
· Daniel Anderson
Lea Salonga, chef Edward Lee invited to White House state dinner with S. Korean President Yoon
Broadway star Lea Salonga and chef Edward Lee have been invited to the White House for the state dinner with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Salonga, an award-winning actress and singer, is best known for her Tony-winning role in “Miss Saigon.” She was also the singing…
· Michelle De Pacina
Kim Jong-un orders N. Korean military to prepare for war after month-long absence
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered his military to strengthen war preparations. Kim was photographed at a military meeting on Monday, marking the first time he has been seen in public after more than a month.
· Ryan General
Five Russian asylum seekers who fled Putin’s war stranded at S. Korean airport for months
Five Russian men seeking asylum are currently stranded at Incheon International Airport after South Korean authorities denied their entry into the country and prevented them from leaving the airport. Dzhashar Khubiev, Vladimir Maraktaev, a man who wished to be identified only by…
· Grace Kim
Lee Yoo-Mi becomes first Korean actor to win ‘Outstanding Guest Acting’ award at Creative Arts Emmys
Lee Yoo-mi became the first Korean actor to win the Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Ji-yeong Yeung in “Squid Game.” The ceremony for the Creative Arts Emmys precedes the Primetime Emmys, scheduled this year on Sept. 12,…
· Daniel Anderson
Warner Music Korea launches ‘Under House’ YouTube series featuring Korean musicians
Warner Music Korea launched a new YouTube series Thursday called “Under House,” which will showcase artist performances, DJs and songs under their label. In its inaugural episode, DJ Minky plays various songs from artists like Mamamoo’s Wheein, soloist Seori and Charlie Puth’s…
· Jane Nam
President Biden given honorary Korean name as part of Korean War commemoration
President Joe Biden was given the honorary Korean name of “Bae Ji-sung” on Monday during a weeklong event marking the 69th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The Republic of Korea (ROK)-U.S. Alliance Friendship Association explained that the surname “Bae” originates from…
· Jane Nam
More step forward to accuse Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk of bullying after his agency denies claims
More alleged victims of bullying have stepped forward after popular South Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk’s agency released a statement on Wednesday vehemently denying previous allegations. Last week, an anonymous source told media outlets that he had been bullied by the actor in both…
· Rebecca Moon
Korean war veteran reunites with long-lost love 70 years after meeting in Japan
Duane Mann, 91, a Korean War veteran who spent 70 years searching for his lost Japanese love, Peggy Yamaguchi, finally reunited with her this week. The two first met in 1953 when Mann was stationed in Japan. He occasionally fixed slot machines at an Air Force NCO Club where…
· Daniel Anderson
Song Kang Ho becomes first Korean man to win Best Actor award at Cannes Film Festival
Song Kang Ho won the Best Actor award at Cannes’ 75th film festival this weekend, becoming the first South Korean male actor to do so. Song played an illegal baby broker and starred alongside K-pop singer IU (Lee Jieun) in her Cannes debut in the film “Broker,” the first…
· Michelle De Pacina
Dallas Korean hair salon shooting suspect had ‘delusions’ about Asian Americans, according to arrest warrant
Jeremy Theron Smith, who opened fire inside a Korean-owned hair salon in northwest Dallas on May 11, was arrested on three charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday morning. The 37-year-old suspect’s girlfriend told police that he had been admitted into…
· Rebecca Moon
Korean War vet, 91, has been on a 70-year search for Japanese woman he says was his first love
Korean War Navy veteran Duane Mann, 91, is hoping to find his long-lost love who he left in Japan in 1954. Mann first met Peggy Yamaguchi in 1953 when he frequented an Air Force NCO Club where Yamaguchi worked as the hat check attendant. The two began a relationship and were…
· Rebecca Moon
Korean illustrator becomes first Asian to win prestigious Hans Christian Andersen award in 38 years
South Korean illustrator Suzy Lee has won one of the world’s most prestigious awards for illustrators and writers of children’s books. Lee became the first Korean to win or be nominated for a Hans Christian Andersen Award and the first Asian to win the award in 38 years. Lee was…
· Ryan General
Korean Ukrainian actor Pasha Lee, 33, dies from Russian shelling after joining war defense
Actor-turned-soldier Pasha Lee was killed from a shelling attack by Russian forces in Ukraine’s city of Irpin on Sunday. Lee, who worked as an actor, singer, TV host and composer, joined the Ukrainian army after Russia’s invasion began on Feb. 24. Colleagues and fans have taken…
· Grace Kim
‘Squid Game’ star Jung Ho-yeon pays homage to Korean culture with SAG Awards look
“Squid Game” actor Jung Ho-yeon was seen at the Screen Actors Guild awards last night donning a traditional Korean hairstyle to compliment a custom Louis Vuitton gown that also pays homage to her culture. The ribbon tied into her braid, known as the “daenggi,” was traditionally…