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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
(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,…
A2K (AMERICA 2 KOREA) WILL PROVIDE RISING TALENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA THE CHANCE TO COMPETE AND BECOME A PART OF THE NEXT GLOBAL GIRL GROUP. To kick off this incredible journey, in-person auditions will be held in five cities: Atlanta (September 10th) – Chicago (September 14th) – NYC (September 17th & 18th)…
Teen is Youngest Winner of the Renowned Global Competition South Korean Yunchan Lim has won top honors at this year’s 16th annual Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. His winning performance not only inspired the audience to jump to their feet and burst into applause and cheers, but a watchful observer might also have noted…