The Department of State revised the new passport application form (DS11) on Dec. 11, 2010 and also intends to add a further inquiry form, the Biographical Questionnaire, the DS-5513, or "personal resume." more>

"Where did you get the money to pay for this trip?" This is a typical question that Social Security staff is asking Korean-American seniors who have recently returned from visits to Korea. These days SSA seems to be randomly investigating anyone who has traveled abroad, regardless of length of stay. more>

The latest findings from the NY Korean Family Counseling Center show that 84.2 percent of all the Korean domestic violence victims in New York in 2010 involved Korean wives abused by their husbands. more>

"Sales income, the backbone of any business, is 20 percent lower than it was before throughout Flushing," says Sonata Real Estate broker Anthony Hyun. more>

Last year, inspectors issued warnings or suggestions concerning improvements. This year, however, they are issuing violations and imposing fines and business owners complain it's a way for New York to fill its coffers in the attempt to offset budget deficits. more>

According to the Korean Consulate General in New York, it has issued 1,040 E2 visas for English teachers in 2009, representing a 124 percent increase since 2007. more>

The Korean population of New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles is dropping in numbers, as Koreans opt for small towns or mid-sized cities. more>

Korean-American Community Services reports receiving up to 30 phone calls a day relating to Medicaid applications, with 50 percent of all calls dealing with reapplying after a missed deadline. more>

When Mr. Kim, who obtained a permanent visa in 1995, returned to the States from Korea, he was held in custody all day, interrogated about the nature of his visits and how he paid his airfare. more>

Stricter rules for keeping the Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which helps seniors to pay for food and a roof over their heads, have provoked much fear and worry for Korean-American elders. more>

Unaware of the change that now provides coverage to unmarried children up to age 29, many may have missed the chance to secure these benefits since the application deadline is fast approaching.   more>

Even while the bottom has fallen out of the entire U.S. housing market, Koreans in New York are increasingly interested in the redevelopment of Long Island City in Queens. more>

Given the present economic situation, parents have little choice but to work to support their family. This can often be perceived by children as an attitude of indifference. more>

Small businesses such as restaurants, real estate brokers and beauty supply shops, are hiring bilingual Korean and Chinese speakers, so-called Chosunjok, or Korean-Chinese students majoring in Chinese. more>

According to analysts, many NYC small business owners, including Koreans, are paying exorbitant rents that threaten their future. more>

As USCIS have increased unannounced visits to work sites, undocumented workers have been removed from the jobs or have fled to prevent getting caught, many of them Hispanic. more>

Many Korean green card applicants misunderstand the state's children's health plan program, and some are afraid that if they receive benefits, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be informed and their green card applications will be rejected. more>

As the 2010 census is approaching, Korean-Americans are being encouraged to be counted and develop their political power.

VIDEO :: Margaret Fung, Executive Director of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund talks about the importance of the 2010 census. more>

The Korean community has been outspoken in their concern that a Korean be elected to the City Council and are calling for Asian voters to come together in support of the Korean candidates.

VIDEO :: Kevin Kim candidate for New York City Council District 19 thanked his supporters for helping meet his July filing goals. more>