WASHINGTON, DC – Today, exactly 109 years after the first Korean immigrants arrived in the United States, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to commemorate January 13th as Korean American Day:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), CAPAC Chairwoman: “The story of America is one of immigrants making this country their own and moving our nation forward through their invaluable contributions.  The Korean American community is a perfect example of that ideal.  From the first arrivals in 1903 to the present, Korean Americans have come to play pivotal roles in so many aspects of American life.  From business to the arts, academia to our armed services, Korean Americans have left an indelible mark on this country, and I’m proud to have the opportunity to celebrate their impact today.”

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NEW YORK (Nov. 28, 2011) — The United Nations has added a new player to its star-studded roster fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS, Korean soccer icon Myung-Bo Hong, whose defensive prowess will now be used to help block further infections by raising awareness among young people worldwide.

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Hana Ra Adams, PsyD

By KIM HWANG
AAP staff writer

MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 15, 2011) — Hana Ra Adams, PsyD, is a culturally proficient therapist at Kenwood Counseling Center in Minneapolis, who provides therapy for a diverse group of clients from a myriad of ethnic and mixed race backgrounds.

Dr. Ra Adams works with children, adolescents, adults and families towards providing quality and multiculturally proficient therapy. Her work is broad in scope, because the clients she serves are dealing with an extensive range of mental health issues.

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Dr. Hei Kyong Kim

By KIM HWANG
AAP staff writer

ST. PAUL (Nov. 7, 20110) — In the previous addition of the Asian American Press, Dr. Mee Ock Park, Marriage and Family Therapist and Psychologist, was featured for the warrior work she does every day with the Korean Community in Minnesota.

Dr. Park’s work with Korean immigrants helps individuals and family’s cope with and deal with the every day stress of life. As a psychologist, Korean immigrants and/or Koreans in Minnesota, obtain services towards obtaining increased mental health and building a healthy cultural identity as well.

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LOS ANGELES – November 3, 2011 – Today, Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD) and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, along with more than 50 multi-ethnic civic and community leaders from across the state announced the launch of the 4*29 SAIGU Committee to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles Riots.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 14, 2011) — Republic of South Korea President Lee Myung-bak was in the United States this week and at one point visited Orion Township, Michigan with President Barack Obama to tour a General Motors Assembly plant that produces the new Chevrolet Sonic subcompact.

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Support among South Koreans for unification of the two Koreas is at a new low, according to recent reports.

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who reversed a decade of liberal policies aimed at fostering closer relations with the North, promised recently to show greater “flexibility” in dealing with leaders in Pyongyang, where hatred of Lee — who is set to arrive in Washington this week for talks with Pres. Obama on a free trade agreement — runs high.

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Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak, center; U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, left; and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; right, toast the U.S. alliance with the Republic of Korea, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on October 13, 2011. [State Department photo/ Public Domain

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 13, 2011) — Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak was in Washington this week on an official state visit.

President Barack Obama said this state visit reflects the fact that the Republic of Korea is one of our strongest allies. The countries  have stood the test of time, starting from the ruins of war. Korea went on to build an economic miracle and become a large trading partner.

South Koreans built a strong and thriving democracy and become a steady partner in preserving security and freedom not only on the Korean peninsula, but beyond, he added.

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St. Paul, Minn. (Oct. 1, 2011) — Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton returned along with the delegation of businesspeople, agriculture industry representatives, education and civic leaders from an official trade mission to South Korea.

The trade mission to South Korea was the first under Governor Dayton’s administration and was a productive mission to a country that is an important export partner and growth market for Minnesota.

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WASHINGTON (Sept. 13, 2011) — The White House Office of the Press Secretary announced this week that President Barack Obama will host President Myung-bak Lee of the Republic of Korea at the White House on October 13 for an official state visit.

The visit will highlight the strong alliance, the global partnership, and the deep economic ties between the United States and the Republic of Korea, according to the Press Secretary. The visit will also celebrate the strong bonds of friendship between the American and Korean people.

During the visit, the two leaders are expected to discuss a broad range of economic and security issues and review the progress made in connection with the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement and the 2009 U.S.-Korea Joint Vision Statement for the Alliance.

President and Mrs. Obama will also host President Lee and Mrs. Kim for an official state dinner on the night of October 13.