Second Generation Korean Americans are without a doubt very Americanized by the way that they have almost forgotten about their Korean identities. Although this is subjective to the type of friends that one might surround themselves with, most of my Korean friends are unable to speak Korean fluently, or have very noticeable “American” accents. I…
Category: Korea and Koreans
Hwarang Youth Festival Helps to Create Lifelong Friendships
On October 12, 2019, the Korean-American volunteer organization, Hwarang Youth Foundation, organized the Hwarang Youth Festival. This was done to celebrate the LA City Council establishing May 5th, Children’s Day in Korea, as “Hwarang Youth Day.” “Hwarang Day” was also celebrated, which was recognized by the California State Senate and the House of Representatives on…
Garden Grove Carries on Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho’s Legacy
On Saturday, September 21st, the Orange County Korean Federation hosted a presentation in honor of Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho in Garden Grove, California, where high school students and Los Angeles residents gathered to learn more about Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho’s legacy. Wan-Joong Kim, the Consul General of the Republic of Korea of Los Angeles, spoke about the…
Korean Language Day to be Celebrated in America
The Korean Alphabet Day, also known as Hangul Day in South Korea, is a national commemorative day celebrating the invention and the proclamation of Hangul, the alphabet of the Korean language, created by the 15th century Korean monarch Sejong the Great. The creation of the Korean alphabet is honored on this holiday and is celebrated…
The Importance of the Gwangju Uprising of 1980
When my history teacher assigned his classes the Ethnicity Project, an assignment that would allow students to learn about their culture’s history and their family’s past, everyone groaned. Aside from having to adjust to the rigorous expectations of high school, we freshman would now have another daunting assignment burdening us. However, I now thank my…
Korean Thanksgiving Day (Chuseok)
Korean Thanksgiving Day (Chuseok) Koreans have most likely heard the word Chuseok at least once in their lives. In American words, Chuseok has the same meaning as the holiday in American known as Thanksgiving Day. There is no exact record of when Chuseok began, but it is presumed to have started around the Korean…
The Effect of BTS on the South Korean Economy
BTS is undoubtedly the first thing that any foreigner will think of when someone utters the words “Korea.” BTS has become a global sensation with millions of fans listening to their songs and albums on a daily basis. This wave of popularity has had an undeniable effect on the economy of South Korea but…
Remembrance of Koreans’ Accomplishments and Pasts.
Growing up as a Korean in the US, I cannot help but be interested in landmarks and monuments that are named after famous Koreans or related to the country’s past. From this September, Koreatown in Los Angeles will have The Korea Daily Square between Wilshire Blvd and Normandie Ave and the official sign will be…
A Hidden Revolution in the World’s Most Repressive Regime
Living in the high technology-driven US in the 21st century, we bask in our seemingly unlimited freedoms, especially our access to news, media, and entertainment. On the other extreme, in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, people are risking their lives just to get a glimpse of what we take for granted. The…
[ JJSR Highlights] March First Movement
The March First Movement is a big moment in history for Korea. Korea is currently a flourishing country with influencers, singers, and of course, the food. These wonderful things are known today because of this movement. Without this event, Korea might not be the beautiful place it is today. It could still…