Korean American

Dr. Kimo leaving International District

July 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Dr. Kimo Hirayama, known as just Dr. Kimo to the International District community, is heading north to

North Korea preparing to try 2 American tourists

July 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

By Eric Talmadge Associated Press TOKYO (AP) – North Korea said on June 30 it is preparing to try two Americans who entered the country as tourists for carrying out what it says were hostile acts against it.

A-pop! June — Some dictators just can’t take a joke. Meanwhile, Glenn’s Soso brightens up OITNB

July 4, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen Leave a Comment

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Hollywood takes on North Korea A new movie poster and trailer for the irreverent comedy “The Interview” came out this past month to mixed reviews from the public. “The Interview” stars buddy comedians James Franco and Seth Rogen as media journalists who land an exclusive interview with a fictionalized […]

UW Korea Studies Program named for Hon. Paull Shin

June 26, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen Leave a Comment

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly For Paull Shin, fighting to survive has long been part of his DNA.<!–more–> The University of Washington’s (UW) College of Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, recently celebrated the former Washington State senator for his unwavering commitment to the school’s Korea […]

North Korea says it’s holding a third American prisoner

June 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

By Hyung-Jin Kim Associated Press North Korea said on June 6 it has detained an American tourist for committing an unspecified crime, the third U.S. citizen being held there.

SPU shooting claims life of Korean American

June 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

By Julie Ha and James S. Kim KoreAm The lone fatality in the June 5 Seattle Pacific University shooting has been identified as Paul Lee, a 19-year-old Korean American student, according to the Seattle Times. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray confirmed the news at a press conference on June 6.

Judge Chung appointed to King County Superior Court

June 2, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Sam Chung to King County Superior Court. Chung is filling the seat of Judge Mary Yu who Inslee recently appointed to the Washington State Supreme Court.

County honors Korean Consul

May 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Korean Consul General Moon Duk-ho was honored today by the Metropolitan King County Council on May 19, receiving a certificate of recognition from the Council.

COMMENTARY: What is and why become a PCO?

May 2, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly 1 Comment

By Washington State Rep. Cindy Ryu In Washington state, the Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) are the grassroots base of either the Democratic or the Republican Party and are vital to their successes. They serve as the political representative for their respective precincts. They form the basis for communicating the values and principles of either party […]

Tacoma native receives Walt Whitman Award for poetry

April 19, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

NEW YORK (AP) – A young Korean American poet has received a $5,000 award for first-time writers that also ensures the publication and thousands of sales of her debut collection. Hannah Sanghee Park has won the Walt Whitman Award, the Academy of American Poets announced Wednesday. Park’s book, “The Same-Different,” will be released next year […]