Food columnist Eric Kim just published a wonderful cookbook that investigates what it means to be Korean-American through the medium of food.
Sandra Oh in 'Umma' spotlights generational trauma in Asian families
KPAC Rhythm Connection
Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago (KPAC) posted its first Rhythm Connections video!
Rhythm Connections is the KPAC’s annual project showcasing KPAC Artists' collaborations and new works. This year, KPAC is presenting Rhythm Connections as a virtual series.
First is the Hill with the Tree (나무가 있는 언덕), featuring Woosung Jung on the modified danso, Woosik Son on guitar, and Eunsun Jung on gayageum.
People magazine interview with Sandra Oh
Yeol Eum Son performs W. A. Mozart - Piano Concerto no.22 in E flat major, K. 482
CBS Mornings interview: Joanne Lee Molinaro
CBS Mornings interview: Chef David Chang & Priya Krishna of NYT
To learn more about Chef David Chang and Priya Krishna, check out the links below.
Chloe Kim Wins Her Second Straight Gold Medal in Halfpipe
Chloe Kim is the first women to win back-to-back gold medals in halfpipe. Chloe Kim won her first Gold Medal at the PyeongChang Olympics. Her first win was especially emotional because Chloe Kim is a first generation Korean American.
The GKF is Proud to Support Korean American Artist Julia Riew
The GKF is proud to support Korean American artist Julia Riew. Julia created a Disney-inspired Korean princess because " There was no Korean Disney princess so I decided to make my own." Julia Riew created a musical called "Shimcheong: A Folktale" based on her own personal search for belonging and identity as a Korean American.
House Passes Bill To Close Citizenship Loophole For Intercountry Adoptees
A legal loophole in the 2000 Child Citizenship Act did not grant U.S. citizenship to tens of thousands of intercountry adoptees. These adoptees were vulnerable to denial of various benefits such as medical benefits, education assistance, employment, and financial aid. In extreme cases, adoptees faced deportation to their country of origin.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the COMPETES Act with an amendment that closes the adoptee citizenship loophole. This legislation will impact more than 20,000 Korean American adoptees.
To learn more about the COMPETES Act, click the link below.
St. Louis Restaurants Unite to Boost 'Very Asian' Campaign
Fourteen local restaurants have banded together to raise money for the Very Asian Foundation. KSDK news anchor Michelle Li founded the Very Asian Foundation after receiving a racist voicemail following a news segment.
St Louisans can support the Very Asian Foundation by dining at any of the fourteen restaurants on February 7 through February 14.
Akar
(7641 Wydown Boulevard): Dumpling of the day. With rotating dumpling offerings, guests can try options like a pork and chive stuffed dumpling with black rice vinegar and ponzu.
Chao Baan
(4087 Chouteau Avenue #5): Potsticker starter. Five fried potstickers filled with chicken, cabbage, green onion, and ginger. Served with a sweet chili sauce. Chao Baan will also be donating 10% of total sales on Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10.
Corner 17
(6623 Delmar Boulevard): Dumplings. Order any of the restaurant’s 8 varieties of dumplings, including colorful options in purple, orange and green.
Drunken fish
(numerous locations): Gyoza, regular and large orders, at Drunken Fish locations in Westport Plaza, the Central West End and at Ballpark Village.
Hello Poke
(located inside of the Food Hall at City Foundry STL, 3730 Foundry Way): Stop by the kitchen at the Food Hall at City Foundry to enjoy fresh, delicious, and healthy poke bowls built any way you want with different choices of proteins and toppings. 5% of all daily sales will be donated from Friday, February 11 - Sunday, February 13.
Indo
(1641D Tower Grove Avenue): Gyoza starter. Pork and chicken dumplings with sweet soy and fried garlic.
Kimchi Guys
(two locations): Kimchi Mandu appetizer (dumplings). Fried kimchi and pork dumplings served fried or boiled at its locations on Laclede’s Landing and near Washington University.
King and I
(3155-3157 S Grand Boulevard): Potsticker appetizer. Choice of fried or steamed, stuffed with chicken and served with a light soy sauce and green onion. King & I will also be donating 10% of total sales on Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10.
Mai Lee
(8396 Musick Memorial Drive): Mai Lee will be donating 10% of total sales on Thursday, February 10.
Nami Ramen
(278 Skinker Boulevard): Appetizers. Nami Ramen will donate a portion of proceeds from all appetizer sales for the week-long giveback.
Nippon Tei
(14025 Manchester Road): Gyoza, pork and chicken dumplings.
Nudo House
(two locations): Nudo House will donate 10% of total sales on Thursday, February 10 at its locations in Creve Coeur and the Delmar Loop.
Sando Shack
(pre-order and pick-up only): Try special menu items from your favorite Japanese-style sandwich truck: Chicken Katsu Sando and Spicy Chicken Katsu Sando. Available only for pre-order (here) and pick-up at the Hello Poke kitchen inside of the Food Hall at City Foundry. 10% of sales will be donated on Monday, February 7, Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10 from 5-7 p.m.
Seoul Taco
(numerous locations): Potstickers made with pork and vegetables. Seoul Taco will donate 10% of sales on Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10 from all its locations in Chesterfield, The Grove, Kirkwood and the Delmar Loop.
For more information, click the link below.
This is Life with Lisa Ling: Conversation with Daniel Dae Kim
CNN reporter Lisa Ling interviewed Korean American producer Daniel Dae Kim.
GKF Supports the #VeryAsian Movement
The GKF supports the efforts of Michelle Li and the #VeryAsian movement. Missouri native Michelle Li received generous support from the Ellen DeGeneres Show to stop hate against Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
Please click the following link for more information.
Free Chol Soo Lee Premieres at the Sundance Film Festival
Free Chol Soo Lee is a gripping documentary about a Korean American man who was wrongfully convicted of murder in the 1970s. This film chronicles the life of Chol Soo Lee and his experience with the American criminal justice system. A particularly riveting aspect of this documentary is the galvanization of the local Korean American community around the defense of Chol Soo Lee.
For more information on Free Chol Soo Lee, click the link below.