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Who is Robert Hur, Special Counsel in Biden’s Classified Documents Case?

NewsBy Best of KoreaJanuary 20, 2023

On January 12, 2023, the Justice Department announced that the investigation into President Biden’s possession of classified White House documents would be overseen by Robert Hur. Following this appointment, people who are unfamiliar with the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland may begin to wonder—who is Robert Hur? Born to South Korean parents,…

Top Korean Film ‘Broker’ Now Showing at a Theater Near You

Entertainment, K-Drama & MovieBy Best of KoreaJanuary 12, 2023

Korean film “Broker” was a favorite at Cannes and is now available to view in theaters for a limited time.

Stephen Song is Now the #1 Ranked Poker Player in the World

PeopleBy Best of KoreaDecember 28, 2022

27-year-old Korean American Stephen Song has won the 2022 World Poker Tour Prime Championship in Las Vegas, a win that has pushed him to the top of the global poker rankings. He defeated runner-up Lara Eisenberg, a radiologist from Maryland, while another Korean American, Young Eum, a former software engineer from Los Angeles, came in…

South Korea Beats Portugal in Thrilling Match and Advances to the World Cup Round of 16

NewsBy Hanyoo ParkDecember 3, 2022

The South Korean soccer team is going to the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 after dramatically beating favored Portugal on Friday. This is the third time (2002, 2010, and 2022) that the South Korean soccer team has advanced this far in the World Cup. With the star player, Song Heung Min’s injury, the South…

10/29 Tragedy: What Actually Happened in Itaewon

NewsBy Michelle Jimin LeeNovember 22, 2022

Itaewon is a prime weekend destination for young Koreans to get together and go out to bars or clubs in Seoul. It’s also a popular shopping district if you’re looking for cool streetwear or unique vintage outfits. It’s a must-visit destination for tourists and many foreigners living in Korea proudly call Itaewon their “home”, as…

All 4 Korean Americans Win Re-election to Congress

NewsBy Best of KoreaNovember 14, 2022

After many tough months of campaigning for the 2022 election, all four Korean Americans running for re-election in the House of Representatives have won their seats and will go back to Congress. Two Democrats and two Republicans kept the confidence of their constituents and will return to their offices in DC on January 3, 2023.…

Interview: Congressman Andy Kim on His Fight to Win Another Term

PeopleBy Jane KimOctober 14, 2022

The Star-Ledger endorsed Congressman Andy Kim yesterday stating, “[Rep. Andy] Kim is the better candidate by any measure… The 3rd District is lucky to have such a dedicated and principled member of Congress.” Even with this strong support from the largest newspaper in his home state, Andy Kim is in a tough race this year.…

CKA Live Webinar: Korean Americans on the ‘Partner Track’ in Hollywood

NewsBy Best of KoreaOctober 12, 2022

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…

‘Chosen’ Screenings to Show the Importance of Korean American Representation

NewsBy Best of KoreaOctober 1, 2022

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…

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Frieze International Art Fair debuts in Seoul, a First for Asia

NewsBy Michelle Jimin LeeSeptember 16, 2022

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…

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