Voices Stories by Joo-Chan Kim
AudioKorean interns come to the rescue as U.S. companies cut back
While jobs are scare in these troubled economic times, internship programs are giving Korean students a foot in the door. more>
Korean grocers’ associations see threat in new green cart bill
The Green Cart bill, put forward by New York City Council and supported by a number of council members, is aimed at economically weaker neighborhoods to bring fresh produce to local residents by making it available on the streets. more>
Koreans seek and fear Chinese influx in Flushing
Korean-owned businesses in the Flushing area of Queens are again seeing an increase in the number of Chinese customers and patrons. However, many view this as an indication of a potential “Chinese takeover” of this area, which is heavily Korean. more>
Threefold increase in second generation Koreans headed to Korea
While the American job market is in doldrums, the Asian market including Korea is gaining momentum. more>
David Chong lost his third bid for Palisades Park City Council by an unexpectedly large margin
Republican David Chong received a total of just 865 votes for the Palisades Park, N.J. City Council. Chong's campaign staff called the result shocking, since this year's total was much less than last year's. more>