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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-Hwan after a signing ceremony at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2011. [State Department photo/ Public Domain

ST. PAUL (March 13, 2012) — A new trade agreement that goes into effect this week will increase trade opportunities for Minnesota companies that send exports to South Korea.

Under the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, nearly 80 percent of U.S. exports of consumer and industrial products to South Korea will become duty free, effective March 15. Nearly 95 percent of the products exchanged by the two countries will become duty free within five years, and most remaining tariffs will be eliminated within 10 years.

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Hee Joo Yoon, Korean Resource Center in Los Angeles.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 27, 2012) — The White House honor Hee Joo Yoon Thursday in Los Angeles.

Ms. Yoon is one of eleven housing counselors and HUD-approved organizations being recognized as Champions of Change for their hard work, perseverance and dedication to their communities. She has been selected for outstanding commitment and achievement representative of the collective work of thousands of housing counselors across the United States.

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AAP staff report

WASHINGTON (Feb. 29, 2012) — A U.S. delegation has just returned from Beijing following a third exploratory round of bilateral talks between the United States and the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (North Korea).

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Vong Pak is Electric Shaman

Vong Pak (Vongku Pak), a master performer of Korean traditional drum repertoire for over 20 years, will bring to stage his ‘Electric Shaman’ performance, which he will also release as a live album. The performance will take place on March 3rd, 2012 at the Poet’s Den theater in East Harlem, New York City. The live album is scheduled to be released in June, and it will be the first official album from the artist.

‘Electric Shaman’ reinterprets South and North Korean folk songs through an ensemble conceived from electric guitarist John Chang, bass guitarist Jorge Mesa and Vong Pak, who performs traditional drum and vocal for the group. The resulting sound is a unique crossover of genre and time.

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A three-week Spiritual Journey to Korea, including visits to many holy and historical sites in Korea such as the DMZ, Mt. Jiri, Bulkuksa, Juldusan, foreign missionaries cemetery, will run from July 26 through Aug. 18, 2012. Adult adoptee participants will home-stay with Korean Christian families in five cities, Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Jeonju and Jiri San.

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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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