Based on your encounter with Korean names, you might have been wondering if all Koreans share the same handful of last names—Kim, Lee, Park, or Choi. Diving deeper into the anatomy and conventions around Korean names, there’s a lot more that a Korean name can tell you than you think. Korean last names or family…
Join the Council of Korean Americans (CKA) on Tuesday, October 18 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET for an intimate virtual discussion with Arden Cho and the Yun Family of Netflix’s hit show Partner Track! Tune in as they discuss their individual journeys as Korean Americans in Hollywood, the importance of representation of…
Are you traveling to Korea and need to connect to the Internet to keep in touch with family and friends, share you journey on your favorite social media channels, or to stay in touch with the office? Then you should check out these Korean sim cards and portable WiFi routers. They’re the best options for getting online on the go while you explore Korea.
The largest number of Korean diaspora (approximately 2 million) resides in the United States but before 2020, only two Korean Americans had been elected into federal office, Congressman Jay Kim (1993-1999) and Congressman Andy Kim (2018-2020). “Chosen” follows five Korean American candidates as they attempt to join Rep. Kim and quadruple the number of KA…
(Seoul) Just past the broiling early summer months and before the coming bite of winter, crisp nights and gorgeous foliage welcome natives and tourists alike. Our bias may be showing but we challenge you to name a better fall destination than Seoul. Ideal temperatures, stunning nature walks and lively entertainment await. Korea may be best…
South Korea hosted Frieze International’s first fair in Asia featuring over 110 participating galleries from 20 different countries, spotlighting both established and emerging artists. The fair was held in Seoul at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. “No one really knows what the future will bring but I believe this major international art fair is…
“I know that art fills the bloody gaps in our hearts. As long as I can, I will continue to ask questions and get answers. I will continue to write about what I see and what I want to see.” – Min Jin Lee Writer Min Jin Lee won the prestigious Manhae Prize for Literature…
(Los Angeles) Smash Netflix hit Squid Game made history at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards with Lee Jung-jae named Best Actor in a Drama Series. He’s the first Asian to win this category and the first thespian to do it in a non-English speaking role. Squid Game’s director Hwang Dong-hyuk also became the first Asian…
Jua NYC is a beacon of culinary mastery in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. It has quietly developed a cult following of regulars, especially those seeking an exquisite yet low-key fine dining experience. Chef Hoyoung Kim opened Jua in 2020 and his modern Korean tasting menu earned him a Michelin star just one year later…
(New Jersey) The 2022 MTV VMAs featured an enormous winning streak for multiple K-Pop artists. Among the final winners, BTS, Blackpink, and Seventeen were recognized as global leaders in numerous award categories and marked an extraordinary feat for the K-Pop industry. The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) is an annual award show celebrating artists, songs,…