Articles by Steve Han

Wan Joon Kim, who risked his life sailing south to escape from communism in 1950, spoke little English and liked classical music when he came to the United States in 1976. Less than 10 years later, Kim started Cycadelic Music Corner in Compton, Calif., at an open-air-swap meet. It was there where he became the unlikely godfather of gangsta rap.

The newly retired pitcher reflects on his major league career and the suppport of Korean American fans, during a recent visit to Los Angeles.

Paul Lee and Ji-Seoung You have regular day jobs as a newspaper sportswriter and radio reporter, respectively, but admit their side gig as Lakers commentators is a dream job come true.

Ki Suh Park, a respected leader of the Korean American and civic community, passed away on January 16.

The South Korean actress makes her Hollywood debut in the ambitious and somewhat controversial Cloud Atlas.

Playwright Joy Cha portrays the dilemma of a U.S. Army Lieutenant during the Korean War who is torn between trying to find her lost father and her duties as a battalion nurse.