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>

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>

The author observes that the Chinese community in New York is well on its way to taking a share of political power and sees valuable lessons for their own community.

VIDEO :: NY1 reports that three Korean Americans will run for City office this year. more>

Leaders in the Korean community are holding public roundtable talks to discuss the candidates, learn about their views and campaign platforms, and provide information on the election itself. more>

VIDEO :: Art Fennell Reports examines how Asian Americans are treated in this country and the high rate of incidence of suicide among the race. more>

"Inquiries for commercial property in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, where rents on unused buildings are comparatively low, are up by about 40 percent," said Sang-ku Chong, president of the Wanganui Real Estate Company. more>

“Before I graduate, I want to make sure I have some great work experience, ” said Ye-jee Kim, a senior at Duk-song Women’s University in Seoul. “Even though the salary is not great, I feel that I can learn something here, gain workplace experience, and also improve and practice my English. For these reasons, the internship is a very attractive proposal.” more>

The increased value of the Chinese yuan and China’s decision to enforce strict business regulations has raised the price of Chinese goods, forcing local Korean wholesalers to find new trading partners. more>