Korea was my parents’ country. They wouldn’t need me there as they did in Canada … right?
Category: Korean-Americans
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David Yoon on How He Learned to Spend Money on Love
I didn’t see the point of investing in candlelit dinners or surprise gifts. Then I met Nicki, who taught me that romance is not an extravagance.
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The Ceramists Putting a Fresh Spin on Traditional Korean Techniques
In reinvigorating the craft’s rich history, a group of female Korean and Korean American artists are creating a body of wholly distinct work.
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You’ve Heard of K-Beauty. Now Try K-Perfume
In opening a brick and mortar store, Elorea broadens the offerings of the perfumery.
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Justin H. Min, Travel Writer? The Path Not Taken for a Rising Star
Success came relatively easy — until he tried acting. For a moment, journalism seemed more viable. But now he’s the lead in “Shortcomings.”
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Mi fetiche por una segunda piel
Como hombre homosexual coreanoestadounidense, anhelaba el privilegio de ser heterosexual o blanco. Por eso recurrí al látex como una nueva piel.
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Love Letter: A Second Skin to Escape Racism
Tired of encountering overt racism while dating, a Korean American man finds liberation in latex.
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My Fetish for a Second Skin
As a gay Korean American, I yearned for the privilege of being heterosexual or white. So I began wearing latex, a new skin.
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Hidden in a Mini-Mall in Flushing, a Home for Art
In a Queens neighborhood with a diverse community of East Asian immigrants, an unlikely exhibition in an unexpected place offers a sense of belonging.
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Two Creative Directors on Sports, Hip-Hop and Faith
Free Richardson, of the Compound, and Phil Cho, of NoLedge Productions, have become innovators in the world of marketing. They also consider themselves family.
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Emma Choi Navigated NPR Layoffs, and College
Emma Choi, NPR’s first Gen Z podcast host, went from being an intern to landing her own show in less than a year. Then she got laid off.