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Celebrating Freedom, Fashion, and Social Responsibility at Gallant Suits Launch

Posted on 25 October 2012 by Eunice Roh

This past Sunday evening, three organizations, Freedom and Fashion, Gallant Suits, and Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST), came together for Gallants Suits’ Launch Party to discuss the fight to end sex trafficking and why people need to "wear our values."...

KAs@Work: Andrew Park of Gallant Suits

Posted on 19 October 2012 by Eunice Roh

KAs@Work is a new series that profiles Korean Americans and their jobs. Want to share what you do, or know of people with interesting jobs? Get in touch. Andrew Park Gallant Suites Gallant Suits is a new menswear line that not only provides high-quality tailored suits ...

KB Weddings: Hanna + George [5.5.12 - CA]

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gawoon Chung

KB Weddings is a new series that features couples and their beautiful weddings. Whether it be a traditional Korean wedding with richly-hued hanboks, or an offbeat wedding with a quirky theme, we’d love to share your wedding with our readers! Submit here. From a sweet proposal ...

[Sept. 21] Kollaboration New York is Back!

Posted on 06 September 2012 by Korean Beacon

Kollaboration NY It's back! Our friends at Kollaboration NY are putting together their 7th show on September 21 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. This year, the 7 finalists—Izzy Salinel, Justin Kim, The Mooks, Bea Go, John Quiwa, UFP, John-Flor Sisante—will compete for a chance to ...

How to Gangnam Style with PSY and Michelle Park

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Korean Beacon

As of today, PSY's "Gangnam Style" music video has surpassed over 80 million views on YouTube.  It's fair to say, it's still viral and the Gangnam Style party is continuing to spread.  We've seen a lot of parodies from all over the world, but ...

KAs@Work: Owner/Chef Ann Kim of Pizzeria Lola

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Eunice Roh

KAs@Work is a new series that profiles Korean Americans and their jobs. Want to share what you do, or know of people with interesting jobs? Get in touch. Pizzeria Lola - Chef Ann Kim Determination, courage, and pizza dough are the main ingredients Pizzaiola Ann Kim incorporated into ...

[Seoulist] 9 Ways to Keep Your Cool in Seoul

Posted on 08 August 2012 by Seoulist

Seoulist is a feature column by SeoulistMag.com, an English language online magazine curated to feature the best of Seoul affairs, characters and curiosities. We're thrilled to team up with Seoulist to bring you the latest, most exciting dispatches from Seoul. In their own words, here's what Seoulist is about:...

KAs@Work: Frances Cha of CNNGo

Posted on 02 August 2012 by Gawoon Chung

KAs@Work is a new series that profiles Korean Americans and their jobs. Want to share what you do, or know of people with interesting jobs? Get in touch. Before moving back to South Korea for a full-time position as the Seoul editor at CNNGo, Frances Cha ...

New Reality Show ‘K-Town’ Premieres!

Posted on 12 July 2012 by Eunice Roh

Dubbed the “Asian Jersey Shore,” K-Town premiered its much-anticipated first episode after the original promo was shown two summers ago. The new reality show stars a group of young Asian Americans living in Koreatown, Los Angeles, and the drama that follows them. The inaugural episode introduces the cast members as well ...

Sikhye!

Posted on 06 July 2012 by Gawoon Chung

Sikhye You and your friends finish the last few scraps of meat remaining on the grill. You motion for the check, and the server comes over to the table suggesting some cold, refreshing rice punch. You say "yes," and soon enough, the server returns with a few small bowls. ...
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