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Cover of the issue from November 2010, featuring Angry Asian Man founder Phil Yu and highlighting the magazine's 20th anniversary
EditorJulie Ha
CategoriesEthnic press
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherJames Ryu
Founded1990
Final issueDecember 2015
CompanyLondon Trust Media
CountryUnited States
Based inGardena, California
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.iamKoreAm.com
ISSN1541-1931

KoreAm, or KoreAm Journal, was a monthly print magazine published from 1990 to December 2015.[1][2][3] It was dedicated to news, commentary, politics, lifestyle and culture published in the United States.[4] It was the oldest and most widely circulated English-language monthly magazine for the Asian American community. The magazine has featured prominent Asian American leaders, politicians, artists, entertainers, athletes and entrepreneurs. It also covered current events related to North Korea, South Korea, Asian Americans, immigrants and communities of color.

In 2018, the publication relaunched as KORE magazine.[5] In April 2019, KORE rebranded as Character Media.[6]

History

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KoreAm was founded by Jung Shig Ryu and James Ryu in 1990 in Los Angeles, California.

The magazine highlighted news, stories, op-ed pieces and entertainment for the Kyopo community—ethnic Koreans living overseas, and primarily Koreans in the United States. The magazine highlighted Korean American perspectives on matters related to Korea, including North Korea's nuclear program, reunification, the six-party talks, the deaths of South Korean presidents, the globalization of South Korean pop culture, and peninsular tensions and conflicts. The magazine also addressed biracial and adoptee communities. KoreAm was the most widely circulated, longest-running, independent English-language publication serving the Korean American community.

Two years after KoreAm's founding, the magazine became a major forum for the Korean community relating to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. The riots caused violence, arson, looting and lawlessness. Korean-run businesses were targeted during what has been dubbed this nation's first "multiethnic riot."[7]

KoreAm featured prominent Korean Americans on its cover. These stories included Margaret Cho, John Cho, Daniel Dae Kim, Jane Kim, and Michelle Rhee. Stories also included a profile on Pinkberry founder Shelly Hwang, a ground level feature on the Virginia Tech massacre, as well as packages on health care reform, education reform, gays in the military, and Korean Americans affected by Hurricane Katrina.

In 2003, KoreAm launched a sister publication, Audrey Magazine.

The magazine's official website was launched in 2009.[8]

London Trust Media, now Imperial Family Companies, acquired the magazine in 2014.[2] The magazine ceased publication in December 2015.[2]

In 2021, an archive of previously published issues was created.

Staff

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Publication history

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1990

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Issue Date Cover Story
Vol. 1 No. 1 April 1990 Get Involved!
Vol. 1 No. 2 May 1990 Perspectives on the REAL Oldest Profession
Vol. 1 No. 3 June 1990 Koreans Take Vacations? Oh Yes They Do...
Vol. 1 No. 4 July 1990 North Korean Resistance to Reform Will Determine her Fate
Vol. 1 No. 5 August 1990
Vol. 1 No. 6 September 1990
Vol. 1 No. 7 October 1990 United Motherland Still an Elusive Dream
Vol. 1 No. 8 November 1990 LA and OC College Students Unite
Vol. 1 No. 9 December 1990 Koreans Lack Thanksgiving Spirit

1991

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Issue Date Cover Story
Vol. 2 No. 1 January 1991 Anti-Asian Crimes Abound in 1990
Vol. 2 No. 2 February 1991 KAs Take Stand on Gulf War
Vol. 2 No. 3 March 1991 KA Churches Provide Foundation
Vol. 2 No. 4 April 1991 KAs Seek Political Empowerment
Vol. 2 No. 5 May 1991 New Beginning for Blacks, Koreans
Vol. 2 No. 6 June 1991
Vol. 2 No. 7 July 1991 New Life for Forsaken Korean Children
Vol. 2 No. 8 August 1991 Spicing Up the Summer
Vol. 2 No. 9 September 1991 Meeting the needs of the Community
Vol. 2 No. 10 October 1991 The Humanness of Death
Vol. 2 No. 11 November 1991 View from Outside
Vol. 2 No. 12 December 1991 True Meaning of Christmas

1992

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Issue Date Cover Story
Vol. 3 No. 1 January 1992 Special: The Korean Community, 1992
Vol. 3 No. 2 February 1992 Special: Timely Advice from Tax Experts
Vol. 3 No. 3 March 1992 Karlin Controversy: Politics in Justice
Vol. 3 No. 4 April 1992 Recession Hits Koreatown, U.S.A.
Vol. 3 No. 5 May 1992
Vol. 3 No. 6 June 1992 Rebuilding Our Community
Vol. 3 No. 7 July 1992 Inside: Bill Clinton National Economic Strategy
Vol. 3 No. 8 August 1992 Golden Moment
Vol. 3 No. 9 September 1992
Vol. 3 No. 10 October 1992 Decision Time
Vol. 3 No. 11 November 1992
Vol. 3 No. 12 December 1992 Homeless for the Holidays

1993

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Issue Date Cover Story
Vol. 4 No. 1 January 1993 1992 Recorded
Vol. 4 No. 2 February 1993 Double Jeopardy
Vol. 4 No. 3 March 1993 Inside: A Conversation With Ted Oh After the L.A. Open
Vol. 4 No. 4 April 1993 4.29: Not Just A Memory
Vol. 4 No. 5 May 1993 Wooing L.A.
Vol. 4 No. 6 June 1993 Going Inside Hollywood with Phillip Rhee
Vol. 4 No. 7 July 1993 Three, Plus One, On the Edge
Vol. 4 No. 8 August 1993 The Queer Issue
Vol. 4 No. 9 September 1993 Interracial Relationships
Vol. 4 No. 10 October 1993 A Violent World at Home
Vol. 4 No. 11 November 1993 HIV AIDS: Korean Americans on Death and Living
Vol. 4 No. 12 December 1993 The Hard Life of a Korean American Grocer

1994

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Issue Date Cover Story
Vol. 5 No. 1 January 1994 1993-1994
Vol. 5 No. 2 February 1994
Vol. 5 No. 3 March 1994 New Kid in Town
Vol. 5 No. 4 April 1994 Sports Fever
Vol. 5 No. 5 May 1994 Korean American Women of the 90s
Vol. 5 No. 6 June 1994
Vol. 5 No. 7 July 1994 America in Perspective: A Reality Check for Korean Americans from North South East and West
Vol. 5 No. 8 August 1994 From Standup to Sitcom: Korean-American Comedienne Margaret Cho Approaches Stardom a Heartbeat Away
Vol. 5 No. 9 September 1994 Young at Heart
Vol. 5 No. 10 October 1994 Invisible Disease
Vol. 5 No. 11 November 1994 Election '94
Vol. 5 No. 12 December 1994 High Times

1995

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Issue Date Cover Story
Vol. 6 No. 1 January 1995
Vol. 6 No. 2 February 1995 The Aftershock of Sexual Harassment
Vol. 6 No. 3 March 1995 The Solid Gold Mountain
Vol. 6 No. 4 April 1995 Hopeless Ground...
Vol. 6 No. 5 May 1995 Consumer Asian America: Inside the New Frontier
Vol. 6 No. 6 June 1995 House of Love: One Man's Journey and His Crusade Against Addiction
Vol. 6 No. 7 July 1995 Golden Years
Vol. 6 No. 8 August 1995 Disaster in Seoul
Vol. 6 No. 9 September 1995 Chongshindae: A Crime Against Humanity
Vol. 6 No. 10 October 1995 War Against Immigrants
Vol. 6 No. 11 November 1995 Korean Americans Deliberate on the Simpson Verdict and the Divided Country
Vol. 6 No. 12 December 1995 Praying for a Miracle

1996

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Issue Date Cover Story
Vol. 7 No. 1 January 1996 1996 Preview; 1995 in Review
Vol. 7 No. 2 February 1996 Unifying the Community
Vol. 7 No. 3 March 1996 Hey, Mr. DJ!
Vol. 7 No. 4 April 1996 Silent Voices No More
Vol. 7 No. 5 May 1996 Fearsome Foursome
Vol. 7 No. 6 June 1996 A Woman's Legacy: Helie Lee and K. Connie Kang
Vol. 7 No. 7 July 1996 Our Silence is Deafening
Vol. 7 No. 8 August 1996 Touching the Hearts of the Untouchable
Vol. 7 No. 9 September 1996 The Society of Heritage Performers
Vol. 7 No. 10 October 1996 United We Stand. Divided We Fall
Vol. 7 No. 11 November 1996 When Tensions Run Aground
Vol. 7 No. 12 December 1996 Rekindling the Lost Memory of Love

1997

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Issue Date Cover Story
Vol. 8 No. 1 January 1997 KoreAm 1996: A Look Back
Vol. 8 No. 2 February 1997 AAs Flock to Washington
Vol. 8 No. 3 March 1997 Patricia Shin: Meet the Press
Vol. 8 No. 4 April 1997 Do You Remember 'Sa-I-Gu'?
Vol. 8 No. 5 May 1997 The Quagmire of Race: The Community Coalition and the Liquor Store Controversy
Vol. 8 No. 6 June 1997 Tough Women
Vol. 8 No. 7 July 1997 The President's Choice: Angela Oh
Vol. 8 No. 8 August 1997
Vol. 8 No. 9 September 1997 Tragedy of Korean Air Flight 801
Vol. 8 No. 10 October 1997 Shining Bright in Watts
Vol. 8 No. 11 November 1997 Rockin' the World
Vol. 8 No. 12 December 1997 In the Absence of Son

1998

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Issue Date Cover Story Subheading
Vol. 9 No. 1 January 1998 Three Times Ahn The Ahn Trio: Classical Music Never Looked So Good
Vol. 9 No. 2 February 1998 Wonder Twin Powers (Politically) Activate! Chicago's Pugh sisters are making waves from IL to Capitol Hill
Vol. 9 No. 3 March 1998 Reels of Fortune Fortune4's Asian Am Showcase in the Indie City
Vol. 9 No. 4 April 1998 Jay C. The Politically Incorrect Kim
Vol. 9 No. 5 May 1998 With All His Friend's Waiting... Sin's gonna be late...in Yellow—a movie about fear and facing up
Vol. 9 No. 6 June 1998 Chairmen of the Board Pro skateboarders Daewon Song and Gideon Choi
Vol. 9 No. 7 July 1998 And the Winner is... Arli$$ star Sandra Oh's got talent, wit and a bevy of best actress awards. Could the Oscars be next?
Vol. 9 No. 8 August 1998 The 100th issue
Vol. 9 No. 9 September 1998 Se Ri's Iron Will
Vol. 9 No. 10 October 1998 Reaping What They Sew Three fashion designers: Each has a vision through the eye of a needle
Vol. 9 No. 11 November 1998 Pacific Power Four in Hawaii impact the islands
Vol. 9 No. 12 December 1998 The Silent Famine

1999

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Issue Date Cover Story Subheading
Vol. 10 No. 1 January 1999 Mother Nature's Son Environmentalist, author, retired CEO by age 21. Media-savvy Danny Seo is just getting started. Can his name brand save the earth?
Vol. 10 No. 2 February 1999 The Cho Must Go On After several years out of the spotlight, comedian Margaret Cho returns under a different glow
Vol. 10 No. 3 March 1999 Born Again...Gay Queers on sexual conversion and the ex-gay miniseries
Vol. 10 No. 4 April 1999 Angel of the City
Vol. 10 No. 5 May 1999 Spice on Ice America's newest skating sensation, 13-year-old Naomi Nari Nam
Vol. 10 No. 6 June 1999 50 Novel Ideas and the Korean Americans who put them in writing
Vol. 10 No. 7 July 1999 Love and Hapa-ness Profiles of the mixed-race experience
Vol. 10 No. 8 August 1999 Mouse Hunt 10 websites to seek out
Vol. 10 No. 9 September 1999 Return of the Native Chang-Rae Lee's second novel confronts the touchy topic of comfort women
Vol. 10 No. 10 October 1999 Where are all the good Korean men?
Vol. 10 No. 11 November 1999 No Gun Ri: A Bridge to the Past Recent allegations of wholesale civilian slaughter by American troops spark memories of Korean War
Vol. 10 No. 12 December 1999 Risky Business Rick Yune Gambles on Showbiz and Wins

2000

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Issue Date Cover Story Subheading
Vol. 11 No. 1 January 2000 Building a Legacy Architect Vernon Pounds and his latest creation, the Staples Center
Vol. 11 No. 2 February 2000 Love Korean American Style KoreAm Asks 16 Celebrities to Reveal Their Secrets on Romance
Vol. 11 No. 3 March 2000 Finding the Right Notes Violin virtuosos Sarah Chang, Richard Chon and Cara Chang are playing their own tunes
Vol. 11 No. 4 April 2000 Naked Truth Playboy Model/Actress Sung Hi Lee
Vol. 11 No. 5 May 2000 Incredible Journey The Adopted Korean American Experience
Vol. 11 No. 6 June 2000 Portraits of War Sharing the Tragedies & Triumphs of the Korean War - 50 Years Later
Vol. 11 No. 7 July 2000 The Natural Slugger Hee Seop Choi Goes From A Kwangju Farm to Chicago Cubs Farm
Vol. 11 No. 8 August 2000 Will Power Actor Will Yun lee's got a mind for success
Vol. 11 No. 9 September 2000 A Golden Sacrifice Esther Kim's unlikely path to Olympic Triumph
Vol. 11 No. 10 October 2000 The Producer Patrick Choi's "The Watcher" debuts at Number One
Vol. 11 No. 11 November 2000 Funny People 101 Three Korean American class clowns at comedy's school of hard knocks
Vol. 11 No. 12 December 2000 A Man of Import T.S. Chung plays politics at the U.S. Department of Commerce

2001

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Issue Date Cover Story Subheading
Vol. 12 No. 1 January 2001 O Pioneers! The legendary lives of KAs on the frontier
Vol. 12 No. 2 February 2001 Bound By Love Relationships that persevere across borders and stigmas
Vol. 12 No. 3 March 2001 Man of Steel The riveting life of Young Paik
Vol. 12 No. 4 April 2001 The ABCs of Juju Chang Getting the scoop on this network news reporter
Vol. 12 No. 5 May 2001 Anger Management Lela Lee's therapy for success
Vol. 12 No. 6 June 2001 Our Philanthropists Who They Are & Why They Give
Vol. 12 No. 7 July 2001 Oral Fix The Chun sisters taste success
Vol. 12 No. 8 August 2001 Nicole Bilderback: American Soul
Vol. 12 No. 9 September 2001 College Life What You Don't Want Your Parents to Know
Vol. 12 No. 10 October 2001 September 11, 2001
Vol. 12 No. 11 November 2001 Cool and Savvy They are changing Hollywood
Vol. 12 No. 12 December 2001 Ho Ho Ho...Merry Christmas Bobby Lee gets his wish

2002

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Issues Date Cover Story Subheading
Vol. 13 No. 1 January 2002 Janet Choi Living In The Real World
Vol. 13 No. 2 February 2002 Just Say Noh FBI Special Agent Steven Noh
Vol. 13 No. 3 March 2002 Green Dreams Following 17-year-old Kevin Na's path from high school dropout to PGA wannabe
Vol. 13 No. 4 April 2002 The Messengers The L.A. Riots Ten Years Later: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Vol. 13 No. 5 May 2002 Helie Lee Here Comes The Sun
Vol. 13 No. 6 June 2002 Model Minority? Hard-working, Studious and Serving 19 to Life
Vol. 13 No. 7 July 2002 Red Hot Korea On Fire at the World Cup
Vol. 13 No. 8 August 2002 Margaret Cho At Home Sweet Home
Vol. 13 No. 9 September 2002 Soul Sister Singer Amerie Brings Some Soul to R&B
Vol. 13 No. 10 October 2002 Ahn Divided = Maria, Angella & Lucia
Vol. 13 No. 11 November 2002 Bad Boy Rick Yune Plays James Bond's Latest Nemesis
Vol. 13 No. 12 December 2002 FORE! It's Tee Time for This Fearsome Foursome

2003

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Issues Date Cover Story Subheading
Vol. 14 No. 1 January 2003 American Passage Exploring Our Immigrant Heritage
Vol. 14 No. 2 February 2003 The Big Break Will "Better Luck Tomorrow" Be A Break-Out Film For Asian America?
Vol. 14 No. 3 March 2003 Bo Means Business Korea's Latest Export Myung Bo Hong is Here to Kick Some Grass
Vol. 14 No. 4 April 2003 Sweet Fighter In This Corner: Grandma Kim For Bus Rider Justice
Vol. 14 No. 5 May 2003 All About the Benjamin Banker Ben Hong in the Business of Reversing Fortunes
Vol. 14 No. 6 June 2003 O No! Here Come Karen O and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Vol. 14 No. 7 July 2003 Good Morning, America ABC News Anchor Liz Cho Delivers the Early Edition
Vol. 14 No. 8 August 2003 Pass the Mic Can This Face Make it in Hip-Hop?
Vol. 14 No. 9 September 2003 The Force Behind Batman Comic Book Legend Jim Lee Gives Life to The Dark Knight
Vol. 14 No. 10 October 2003 Cover Price Lindsay Price: Front and Center on NBC's "Coupling"
Vol. 14 No. 11 November 2003 Mr. Hahn DJ, Filmmaker, Artist: Linkin Park's Joseph Hahn Does It All
Vol. 14 No. 12 December 2003 Life's A Stage Spotlighting New Yorkers with a Passion for Theatrics

2004

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Issue Date Cover Story Subheading
Vol. 15 No. 1 January 2004 Ticket To Ride Will Lee Breaks Speed Limits and Hollywood Stereotypes in the Movie "Torque" with Director Joseph Kahn
Vol. 15 No. 2 February 2004 Dawson's Peak High Flyin', Freestyling Toby Dawson Looks to Turn Air into Olympic Gold
Vol. 15 No. 3 March 2004 Jokers Wild These Comdedic Cards Crack Up a Full House
Vol. 15 No. 4 April 2004 14 Years Old! Golf's New Hot Shot, Michelle Wie
Vol. 15 No. 5 May 2004 Loud Speakers The Voices of Spoken Word Artists
Vol. 15 No. 6 June 2004 Air Jaden U.S. Marine Captain Jaden Kim Flies the Not-So-Friendly Skies
Vol. 15 No. 7 July 2004 Man on Fire John Cho Blazes a Trail in "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle"
Vol. 15 No. 8 August 2004 He's Got A Shot But Can 18-year-old Seung Jin Ha Make it in The NBA?
Vol. 15 No. 9 September 2004 Sonja Sohn Undercover with the Actress From HBO's "The Wire"
Vol. 15 No. 10 October 2004 Get "Lost" With Yunjin Kim and Daniel Dae Kim
Vol. 15 No. 11 November 2004 One of Us Janice Min, editor-in-chief of Us Weekly
Vol. 15 No. 12 December 2004 Solo Acts Moms Raising Kids on Their Own

2005

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Issue Date Cover Story Cover Star
Vol. 16 No. 1 January 2005 Cross Over Move Park Jin young
Vol. 16 No. 2 February 2005 Susie Cued Susie Suh
Vol. 16 No. 3 March 2005 The Sundance Shuffle Michael Kang and Sung Kang
Vol. 16 No. 4 April 2005 On the Beat Irene Crews
Vol. 16 No. 5 May 2005 New Wave Stephanie Limb
Vol. 16 No. 6 June 2005 In Poor Health
Vol. 16 No. 7 July 2005 Thrown a Curve Chan Ho Park
Vol. 16 No. 8 August 2005 Sitting Pretty Sandra Oh
Vol. 16 No. 9 September 2005 Hines Ward Hines Ward
Vol. 16 No. 10 October 2005 In Katrina's Wake
Vol. 16 No. 11 November 2005 Fortune Teller Dr. Sung Won Sohn
Vol. 16 No. 12 December 2005 Church Matters

2006

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Issue Date Cover Story Cover Star
Vol. 17 No. 1 January 2006 Portrait of an Artist David Choe
Vol. 17 No. 2 February 2006 Blade Runner Halie Kim
Vol. 17 No. 3 March 2006 Court Side Manner Kevin Kim
Vol. 17 No. 4 April 2006 Sexy Robot Grace Park
Vol. 17 No. 5 May 2006 Ready for the World
Vol. 17 No. 6 June 2006 Action Figures Lee Jung Jae and Jang Dong Gun
Vol. 17 No. 7 July 2006 Street Racers Sung Kang, Leonardo Nam and Brian Tee
Vol. 17 No. 8 August 2006 Will Demps Will Demps
Vol. 17 No. 9 September 2006 Dae Time Daniel Dae Kim
Vol. 17 No. 10 October 2006 Seoul Lions Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Vol. 17 No. 11 November 2006 Suchin Pak Suchin Pak
Vol. 17 No. 12 December 2006 Lady Jane Jane Kim

2007

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Issue Date Cover Story Cover Star
Vol. 18 No. 1 January 2007 Rush of Faith Emmanuel Moody
Vol. 18 No. 2 February 2007 The $1M Man Yul Kwon
Vol. 18 No. 3 March 2007 Who is Nikki S. Lee? Nikki S. Lee
Vol. 18 No. 4 April 2007 Moon Shine Moon Bloodgood
Vol. 18 No. 5 May 2007 Our Country, Our Tragedy Virginia Tech
Vol. 18 No. 6 June 2007 Rain: Ready to Take America by Storm Rain
Vol. 18 No. 7 July 2007 Changing Course Toby Dawson
Vol. 18 No. 8 August 2007 Funny Girl Margaret Cho
Vol. 18 No. 9 September 2007 Man of Action Will Yun Lee
Vol. 18 No. 10 October 2007 Street Smarts Bobby Hundreds
Vol. 18 No. 11 November 2007 Fashion's Most Wanted Joy Han
Vol. 18 No. 12 December 2007 Angela Park Angela Park

2008

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Issue Date Cover Story Cover Star
Vol. 19 No. 1 January 2008 Rock of Love Meg & Dia
Vol. 19 No. 2 February 2008 Pop Exports Tim
Vol. 19 No. 3 March 2008 They're Back John Cho and Kal Penn
Vol. 19 No. 4 April 2008 The Sweet Life Shelly Hwang
Vol. 19 No. 5 May 2008 Full House Jon and Kate Gosselin
Vol. 19 No. 6 June 2008 In View Priscilla Ahn
Vol. 19 No. 7 July 2008 The Mighty Penn BJ Penn
Vol. 19 No. 8 August 2008 Worth It? The High Price of Gambling
Vol. 19 No. 9 September 2008 Wonder Boys Aaron Yoo, Leonardo Nam and Justin Chon
Vol. 19 No. 10 October 2008 Wildcat C.J. Bacher
Vol. 19 No. 11 November 2008 Sassy Girl Smith Cho
Vol. 19 No. 12 December 2008 The People, Events and Issues That Shaped 2008

2009

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Issue Date Cover Story Cover Star
Vol. 20 No. 1 January 2009 SE7EN: Will the K-pop star get lucky? Seven
Vol. 20 No. 2 February 2009
Vol. 20 No. 3 March 2009 Reimagining Koreatown
Vol. 20 No. 4 April 2009 Jamie and Joon Jamie Chung and Joon Park
Vol. 20 No. 5 May 2009 Oh, BoA! BoA
Vol. 20 No. 6 June 2009 Top Chef David Chang
Vol. 20 No. 7 July 2009 Why North Korea Matters
Vol. 20 No. 8 August 2009 Out. Lt. Dan Choi
Vol. 20 No. 9 September 2009 Amerie Unleashed! Amerie
Vol. 20 No. 10 October 2009 South Korea Made Daniel Henney A Star Daniel Henney
Vol. 20 No. 11 November 2009 Can You Afford to Get Sick
Vol. 20 No. 12 December 2009 Education Reformer Michelle Rhee Michelle Rhee

2010

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Issue Date Cover Story Cover Star
Vol. 21 No. 1 January 2010 World Series Pitcher Chan Ho Park Refuses to Call It Quits Chan Ho Park
Vol. 21 No. 2 February 2010 Sci-Fi Siren Grace Park Grace Park
Vol. 21 No. 3 March 2010 Will You Count? The Census Matters More Than You Think
Vol. 21 No. 4 April 2010 Daniel Dae Kim Daniel Dae Kim
Vol. 21 No. 5 May 2010 Gen 3
Vol. 21 No. 6 June 2010 Se Ri Pak Is Back! Se Ri Pak
Vol. 21 No. 7 July 2010 Stealth Saves the Day
Vol. 21 No. 8 August 2010 2PM: K-Pop's boys of the hour 2PM
Vol. 21 No. 9 September 2010 Generation You Bart Kwan and Joe Jo (justkiddingfilms), Clara C, Ted Fu (WongFu Productions), Megan Lee and Ryan Higa
Vol. 21 No. 10 October 2010 Throw Three Fingers Up for Far East Movement Far East Movement
Vol. 21 No. 11 November 2010 Angry Asian Man Phil Yu
Vol. 21 No. 12 December 2010 Jang Dong-gun Goes Hollywood Jang Dong-gun

2011

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Issue Date Cover Story Cover Star
Vol. 22 No. 1 January 2011 Binna's Story Binna Kim
Vol. 22 No. 2 February 2011 Supe Jane! Jane Kim
Vol. 22 No. 3 March 2011 The Music Issue Brian Joo
Vol. 22 No. 4 April 2011 Jamie Chung Goes Big-Budget Hollywood Jamie Chung
Vol. 22 No. 5 May 2011 Angels Catcher Hank Conger Takes Flight Hank Conger
Vol. 22 No. 6 June 2011 Funny Man Rising Ken Jeong
Vol. 22 No. 7 July 2011 The Hines Factor Hines Ward
Vol. 22 No. 8 August 2011 How Jennifer Yuh Nelson Became the Master of the Kung Fu Panda Universe Jennifer Huh Nelson
Vol. 22 No. 9 September 2011 Tim Kang Tim Kang
Vol. 22 No. 10 October 2011 Finding Her Voice Dia Frampton
Vol. 22 No. 11 November 2011 Back for 3rds John Cho and Kal Penn
Vol. 22 No. 12 December 2011 2011, What a Difference a Year Makes

2012

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Issue Date Cover Story Cover Star
Vol. 23 No. 1 January 2012 Jay Park Jay Park
Vol. 23 No. 2 February 2012 Kogi Chef Roy Choi Shows You His Sunny Side Roy Choi
Vol. 23 No. 3 March 2012 Say 'I Do' to...Wedding Palace Bobby Lee, Brian Tee and Joy Osmanski
Vol. 23 No. 4 April 2012 4.29
Vol. 23 No. 5 May 2012 Look Out! Steve Byrne
Vol. 23 No. 6 June 2012 Eyes Wide Open Chong Kim and Jamie Chung
Vol. 23 No. 7 July 2012 The Champ Benson Henderson
Vol. 23 No. 8 August 2012 It Has Begun! YOMYOMF
Vol. 23 No. 9 September 2012 Moon Beams Moon Bloodgood
Vol. 23 No. 10 October 2012 The Smashing Steven Yeun Steven Yeun
Vol. 23 No. 11 November 2012 The Boys of Seoul Sausage Chris, Ted and Yong Kim
Vol. 23 No. 12 December 2012 PSY PSY

2013

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Issue Date Cover Star
Vol. 24 No. 1 January 2013 Lee Min-Ho
Vol. 24 No. 2 February 2013 Justin Chon
Vol. 24 No. 3 March 2013 Kim Yuna
Vol. 24 No. 4 April 2013 Daniel Henney
Vol. 24 No. 5 May 2013 Ailee
Vol. 24 No. 6 June 2013 TOKiMONSTA
Vol. 24 No. 7 July 2013 Will Yun Lee
Vol. 24 No. 8 August 2013 Hyun-jin Ryu
Vol. 24 No. 9 September 2013 Awkwafina
Vol. 24 No. 10 October 2013 Inbee Park
Vol. 24 No. 11 November 2013 Dan Matthews
Vol. 24 No. 12 December 2013 David Choi

2014

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Issue Date Cover Star
Vol. 25 No. 1 January 2014 Tiger JK
Vol. 25 No. 2 February 2014 Arden Cho
Vol. 25 No. 3 March 2014 Run River North
Vol. 25 No. 4 April 2014 E.J. Ok
Vol. 25 No. 5 May 2014 Sandra Oh
Vol. 25 No. 6 June 2014 Sung Kang
Vol. 25 No. 7 July 2014
Vol. 25 No. 8 August/September 2014 Shin-Soo Choo
Vol. 25 No. 9 October/November 2014 John Cho
Vol. 25 No. 10 December 2014/January 2015 Randall Park

2015

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Issue Date Cover Star
Vol. 26 No. 1 February/March 2015 Benson Lee
Vol. 26 No. 2 April/May 2015
Vol. 26 No. 3 June/July 2015 Kristen Kish
Vol. 26 No. 4 August/September 2015 Gennady Golovkin
Vol. 26 No. 5 December 2015 Margaret Cho and Ken Jeong

Accolades

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2000

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  • Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Award nominee

2002

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  • Outstanding Service on Behalf of the Korean American community presented by the Korean American Bar Association of Southern California
  • Annual Community Service Award presented by the Korean American Coalition San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

2003

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  • New California Media Awards: Arts/Culture.
  • Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Setter Award

2004

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  • New California Media Awards: International; Youth Voice; Workplace Issues/Economy; Investigative/In-depth (runner-up); Arts, Sports & Entertainment (runner-up)

2005

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2008

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  • Asian Pacific American Community Award by United States Assembly member Ted Lieu

2009

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  • National New America Media Award in the category of Best In-Depth and Investigative Reporting for Kai Ma's "To Have and to Hold", a feature on Proposition 8 and the Korean American vote
  • National New America Media Honorable Mention in the category of Arts, Sports & Entertainment for Kai Ma's "High Rollers", a feature on high-stakes gambling.
  • National New America Media Award in the category of Race and Interethnic Relations for Julie Ha's "Neighborhood Watch", a feature on the large numbers of Koreans moving into the Los Angeles neighborhood known as Little Tokyo, one of the last Japantowns left in California.

2011

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  • Korean Churches in Community Development (KCCD) Legacy Award

2013

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  • Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) Leadership Award

References

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KoreAm Journal was a monthly English-language publication serving the Korean American community, founded in April 1990 by James Ryu and his father as a tabloid newspaper in Gardena, California.[1][2] It initially distributed 5,000 free copies to Korean residents in Los Angeles, evolving into a glossy magazine that chronicled news, culture, achievements, and perspectives of Korean Americans.[1][2] The magazine played a pivotal role in documenting the Korean American experience, providing a platform for second-generation voices and coverage of significant events often overlooked by mainstream media, such as the 1992 Los Angeles riots (known as Saigu in Korean American communities).[3][1] It featured prominent Korean American figures on its covers, addressed issues like social justice, immigration, and healthcare, and reached up to 10,000 copies with around 7,000 paying subscribers.[2] Despite surviving near-closure in 2008 through a "Save KoreAm" campaign, it ceased print publication in December 2015 after 25 years, citing financial losses and declining advertising revenue from ethnic media advertisers shifting to Korean-language or broader outlets.[1][2]

Founding and Early Development

Inception as KoreAm Journal

KoreAm Journal was founded in 1990 in Los Angeles, California, by publisher James Ryu and his father, Jung Shig Ryu.[2][4] The publication launched as an English-language monthly aimed at serving the growing Korean American community, which was increasingly composed of second-generation individuals seeking content beyond immigrant-focused Korean-language media.[2] Ryu handled early production personally, including printing photographs in his own darkroom before hand-delivering copies of the inaugural edition to subscribers and community outlets in the Los Angeles area.[5] The journal's inception occurred amid a surge in Korean immigration following the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, which had expanded the U.S. Korean population to over 800,000 by 1990, concentrated heavily in California. With limited English-language outlets addressing Korean American-specific news, culture, and identity, KoreAm filled a niche by prioritizing stories on local community events, professional achievements, and intergenerational dynamics.[1] Initial issues emphasized accessible journalism over partisan angles, reflecting Ryu's vision of documenting an emerging ethnic narrative without reliance on mainstream media filters.[6] Operations began modestly from a Gardena warehouse, with Ryu managing editorial, distribution, and advertising amid a small staff, underscoring the bootstrapped nature of ethnic publishing in the era.[2] This hands-on approach enabled rapid adaptation to reader feedback, establishing KoreAm as a community-driven voice rather than a commercial venture from the outset.[1] By its early months, the journal had begun circulating beyond Los Angeles, laying groundwork for national reach among Korean Americans navigating assimilation and heritage preservation.[7]

Initial Focus and Community Role in the 1990s

KoreAm Journal launched in April 1990 as an English-language newsprint tabloid targeted at Korean American readers, with an initial print run of 5,000 free copies distributed primarily to Korean Angelenos in the Los Angeles area.[1] Funded through personal savings by its founders, the publication emphasized community news and stories relevant to second-generation Korean Americans, aiming to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps between Korean-speaking immigrants and English-speaking youth.[1] [2] Its early content focused on local concerns such as immigration challenges, family dynamics, and cultural integration, positioning it as one of the first mainstream English-language periodicals dedicated to the Korean American experience.[2] During the 1990s, the journal played a pivotal role in amplifying Korean American voices amid heightened visibility following the 1992 Los Angeles riots, known as Sa I Gu in the community, which devastated Korean-owned businesses and exposed tensions with other groups.[3] [1] It provided in-depth coverage of the riots' aftermath, including community recovery efforts and underrepresented perspectives often sidelined by mainstream media, thereby serving as a vital forum for dialogue on economic rebuilding, inter-ethnic relations, and social justice.[1] [3] The publication transitioned to a glossy magazine format, featuring profiles of Korean American achievers in entertainment, sports, and politics, which helped foster a sense of shared identity and pride among readers navigating generational divides.[2] In the Korean American community, KoreAm Journal functioned as an informal archivist of everyday triumphs and struggles, offering validation to a demographic seeking representation beyond Korean-language outlets.[2] By chronicling transnational ties to Korea alongside domestic issues like urban gentrification precursors and civic engagement, it contributed to heightened community cohesion and awareness, particularly for younger readers disconnected from traditional immigrant networks.[3] [1] This role underscored its early commitment to ethnic-specific journalism, filling a niche for English-proficient Korean Americans in an era of rapid demographic growth and post-riot introspection.[2]

Content and Editorial Focus

Core Topics: News, Culture, and Lifestyle

KoreAm Journal's news coverage centered on events and developments affecting Korean Americans, including community impacts from the 1992 Los Angeles riots (Saigu) and perspectives on U.S.-Korea relations such as North Korea's nuclear activities and reunification efforts.[3][1] Articles often analyzed immigration challenges, interethnic tensions, and political participation, with features on Korean American responses to U.S. elections and policy shifts.[2] This focus provided readers with timely reporting on nationwide issues, from local activism to transnational diplomacy, emphasizing empirical community data over generalized narratives.[8] Cultural content bridged Korean heritage and American adaptation, profiling artists, entertainers, and traditions while scrutinizing media portrayals. A November 2011 cover story examined the Harold & Kumar film series as a lens on Asian American representation in Hollywood, questioning maturity in ethnic storytelling amid commercial constraints.[9] Issues frequently highlighted Korean American musicians and actors, such as a 2013 feature on YouTuber David Choi's rise via digital platforms post a Seoul award event, and 2014 coverage of rapper Tiger JK's influence on hip-hop fusion.[10][11] These pieces documented cultural hybridity, including Hallyu influences like K-pop icons, without uncritical endorsement of trends, often noting generational divides in heritage retention.[2] Lifestyle features showcased personal achievements and daily realities, targeting second-generation readers with stories on family dynamics, health, and professional hurdles. A July 2012 article profiled Korean Americans with dwarfism, like Diane Kawasaki and Samuel S. Kim, who navigated stereotypes through advocacy and relationships, underscoring resilience in niche community experiences.[12] Coverage extended to fashion and events, such as 2011 reporting on Carolina Herrera's hanbok-inspired New York Fashion Week collection, linking traditional elements to modern design.[13] These sections prioritized verifiable individual trajectories over aspirational ideals, including multiracial identities and social integration, to reflect causal factors like urban migration and economic pressures on Korean American living.[1] Overall, the triad of news, culture, and lifestyle formed the magazine's backbone from its 1990 inception through 2015, delivering 300,000+ monthly readers targeted analysis rooted in primary community sourcing.[8][2]

Political Commentary and Community Advocacy

KoreAm Journal featured political commentary that emphasized Korean American perspectives on domestic and international issues, often challenging mainstream narratives perceived as overlooking ethnic minority viewpoints. The magazine addressed topics such as immigration policies, inter-ethnic tensions, and civic participation, providing analysis that encouraged community self-advocacy amid systemic barriers. For instance, it covered social justice concerns including immigrant rights, healthcare disparities, and domestic violence within Korean American families, attributing these discussions to the need for greater political visibility.[1] A pivotal example of its advocacy role emerged during the 1992 Los Angeles riots, referred to as Sa I Gu ("4-2-9") in the Korean American community, where over 2,300 Korean-owned businesses were targeted and destroyed, resulting in approximately $400 million in damages. KoreAm served as a key English-language platform documenting the riots' disproportionate impact on Korean immigrants, critiquing white mainstream media for "getting the story wrong" by underrepresenting Korean merchants' experiences of vulnerability and loss. This coverage fostered community solidarity, highlighted calls for improved police protection and economic redress, and represented transnational Korean viewpoints on urban unrest and racial dynamics.[3][1][14] Beyond crisis response, the journal advocated for nuanced community discourse during stigmatizing events, such as the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre perpetrated by a Korean American, where it enabled Korean Americans to frame the tragedy on their own terms rather than through generalized ethnic blame. It also reported on U.S. political milestones like Barack Obama's 2008 election and foreign policy developments, including U.S.-Korea relations, to promote informed civic engagement among readers. Through such efforts, KoreAm reinforced advocacy for policy changes favoring Korean American interests, such as enhanced civil rights protections and diaspora representation in national debates.[1]

Leadership and Operations

Founders and Key Staff

KoreAm Journal was founded in 1990 in Los Angeles, California, by Dr. Jung S. Ryu and his son, James Y. Ryu.[15][7] James Ryu, who handled initial production tasks such as printing photos in his darkroom and hand-delivering copies, assumed the role of publisher and led the publication's growth into a full-color magazine.[5][2] Key editorial staff included Jimmy Lee, who served as managing editor from 1999 to 2007, the longest tenure in that position, during which he oversaw content diversification on topics like Korean American adoption, film, and critiques of the model minority stereotype.[7] Julie Ha held the editor-in-chief position for a decade, contributing to news, features, and community-focused reporting until staff layoffs in 2015.[2] James Ryu continued as publisher under Character Media, the successor entity formed from KoreAm's digital transition.[15]

Editorial and Production Evolution

KoreAm Journal commenced publication in April 1990 as a newsprint tabloid format, initially produced as a solo operation by founder and publisher James Ryu, who handled writing, editing, and production tasks to chronicle Korean American community news in English.[2] [1] Circulation began at 5,000 copies, focusing on local issues such as the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which elevated its role in amplifying Korean American perspectives amid tensions with other communities.[1] Over the subsequent decades, editorial operations expanded with a succession of key staff members shaping content direction from 1991 to 2014, including early editors Ken Lee and John Lee, followed by Michelle Woo, Jimmy Lee as managing editor, and Julie Ha, who served as editor-in-chief for approximately a decade.[16] Kai Ma assumed the editor-in-chief role around 2008, steering coverage toward broader national events like the Virginia Tech shooting and evolving political engagement among Korean Americans.[1] [16] Production transitioned from basic newsprint to a glossy magazine aesthetic, achieving 10,000 printed copies per issue with up to 7,000 paid subscribers by the mid-2010s, reflecting growth in professional layout, photography, and distribution.[2] In 2014, acquisition by London Trust Media introduced operational shifts, culminating in staff layoffs during summer 2015 amid persistent advertising shortfalls and competition from digital platforms.[2] The final print issue appeared in December 2015, after which production pivoted to online formats emphasizing video interviews and digital archives to sustain the publication's archival function despite financial constraints, including prior staff pay reductions and a community "Save KoreAm" initiative.[2] [1]

Achievements and Recognition

Awards and Milestones

KoreAm Journal marked its 25th anniversary in 2015, having published monthly issues since its inception in 1990 as a key English-language outlet for the Korean American community.[2][17] The publication expanded from a local Los Angeles-focused newsletter to a national magazine distributed across the United States, chronicling Korean American experiences in news, culture, and personal stories.[18] In the early 2000s, under publisher James Ryu, KoreAm launched the annual Unforgettable Gala, an event recognizing achievements by Asian Pacific Islander figures in entertainment, arts, and culture; by 2022, the gala had reached its 20-year milestone, honoring luminaries such as John Cho, Simu Liu, and Sandra Oh.[19][20] The magazine's journalistic contributions earned recognition from ethnic media organizations, including awards from New America Media, often described as the "Pulitzer for minorities," for exemplary reporting on community issues.[21] Specific honors included a 2006 New America Media award in the women's issues category won by staff writer Corina Knoll for her feature work.[22] These accolades highlighted KoreAm's role in advancing ethnic journalism standards amid a landscape dominated by mainstream outlets.

Contributions to Korean American Identity

KoreAm Journal, established in 1990 as an English-language publication, played a pivotal role in articulating a distinct Korean American identity by offering content that bridged Korean heritage with American experiences, particularly for second-generation readers. Unlike Korean-language media aimed at immigrants, it emphasized perspectives on cultural adaptation, intergenerational dynamics, and professional achievements, fostering a sense of hybrid belonging amid assimilation pressures. Through features on topics such as adoption, family conflicts, and civic engagement, the magazine highlighted the unique challenges of maintaining ethnic ties in a multicultural context, thereby validating readers' dual identities.[2][1] A key contribution came during the 1992 Los Angeles riots (Sa I Gu), where KoreAm provided a dedicated forum for Korean Americans to critique mainstream media portrayals and articulate communal grievances, transforming collective trauma into a narrative of resilience and self-advocacy. This coverage documented the event's profound impact on community cohesion, encouraging readers to reclaim agency in defining their place within American society rather than as perpetual outsiders. By straddling transnational issues—like perspectives on Korean reunification and North Korea—while addressing local identity struggles, it reinforced a pragmatic ethnic consciousness that integrated spiritual heritage with functional adaptation.[3][1] Over its 25-year print run ending in 2015, KoreAm chronicled rising Korean American visibility in politics, entertainment, and sports, profiling figures like comedian Margaret Cho, who credited it with personal validation, thus instilling pride and interconnectedness among subscribers. Its archival function preserved narratives of cultural evolution, from early 1990s tabloid origins to glossy explorations of lifestyle and advocacy, countering erasure in broader media landscapes. This sustained documentation helped cultivate a shared identity framework, emphasizing achievement and critique over assimilation, even as financial constraints limited its reach to around 10,000 peak circulation copies.[2][2]

Challenges and Criticisms

Financial and Competitive Pressures

KoreAm Journal encountered significant financial strain throughout its history, exacerbated by an outdated print-centric business model reliant on limited advertising and subscriptions. In 2008, the publication faced near-collapse, prompting 20 percent pay cuts for staff and the launch of a three-month "Save KoreAm" campaign urging supporters to buy subscriptions and advertisements to avert shutdown.[1][23] This effort highlighted chronic underfunding, with advertisers primarily limited to local Korean-town businesses like dentists, insufficient to sustain operations in a broader indie media landscape where even well-funded outlets struggled to profit.[1] Advertising revenue remained elusive due to its niche positioning as an English-language Korean American magazine, caught between Korean-language publications targeting first-generation immigrants and mainstream outlets reaching second-generation audiences. Publisher James Ryu noted that advertisers favored Korean-language media for immigrant demographics or general media for assimilated younger readers, leaving KoreAm "lost in the mix" without ad support from either segment: "We don’t get ad dollars from either side."[2] Despite printing 10,000 copies per issue and securing up to 7,000 paying subscribers, the magazine operated at a persistent loss, underscoring the challenges of monetizing ethnic-specific content in print form.[2] Competitive pressures intensified with the digital media shift, where real-time online platforms outpaced print's constraints, eroding KoreAm's relevance amid rising Asian American visibility in mainstream coverage. Acquired by London Trust Media in 2014, the journal transitioned toward online-only operations, resulting in staff layoffs by summer 2015 and the final print issue in December 2015, aligning with a wave of Asian American media closures driven by declining print viability.[2][24] This reflected broader industry dynamics, including fragmented audiences and advertiser migration to digital channels, which indie ethnic publications like KoreAm could not effectively counter.[1]

Critiques of Ethnic Media Narratives

Critics of ethnic media have contended that publications like KoreAm Journal often prioritize boosterism, focusing on celebratory narratives of community success and milestones while sidelining deeper societal frictions to maintain a unified, affirmative image. This approach, described as the "prevailing ethos" in ethnic publishing, renders complex American ethnic experiences "safe and dull" by emphasizing firsts—such as the inaugural Korean American in a prominent role—or reactive protests against perceived slights, rather than probing internal challenges like intergenerational divides or economic disparities within the community.[6] Such narratives can reinforce stereotypes, as evidenced by satirical content in KoreAm itself, including a comic strip lampooning the community's fixation on conventional professions like medicine, law, engineering, and business, which underscores how ethnic media may inadvertently perpetuate limiting expectations under the guise of pride.[6] This selective framing aligns with broader patterns in Korean American journalism, where advertiser influences and community cohesion pressures contribute to promotional coverage over critical analysis, potentially distorting public perceptions of the group's realities.[25] Additionally, KoreAm's evolution toward pan-Asian coverage in its later iterations, culminating in the 2018 relaunch as KORE magazine, drew implicit pushback for diluting Korean-specific narratives in favor of broader "Asian American" solidarity, which some viewed as overlooking unique cultural tensions, such as those arising from Korea's geopolitical context or the community's conservative leanings on issues like family values and anti-communism.[26] While not overtly controversial, this shift reflected critiques of ethnic media's accommodation to mainstream progressive frameworks, potentially at the expense of unvarnished ethnic particularism.[27]

Closure and Legacy

Decision to Cease Print Publication

In December 2015, KoreAm Journal published its final print issue after 25 years of monthly operation, marking the end of its physical publication format.[2][1] The decision followed the magazine's acquisition by London Trust Media in 2014, which resulted in staff layoffs during the summer of 2015 and underscored ongoing financial unsustainability.[2] Publisher and founder James Ryu attributed the closure primarily to persistent financial losses driven by declining advertising revenue, as advertisers increasingly favored Korean-language publications targeting first-generation immigrants or broader mainstream outlets over English-language ethnic media like KoreAm.[2] Ryu noted that the magazine, which printed 10,000 copies per issue with up to 7,000 paying subscribers, had become "lost in the mix," failing to secure ad dollars from either ethnic-specific or general markets.[2] Earlier efforts to mitigate crises, including a 2008 "Save KoreAm" fundraising campaign and 20% staff pay cuts, provided temporary relief but could not overcome the broader shift away from print media models.[1] The cessation reflected challenges unique to niche ethnic publications, where an outdated reliance on print advertising proved incompatible with digital alternatives and evolving reader preferences among second-generation Korean Americans.[1] Post-closure, plans shifted toward online content such as videos and interviews, though Ryu indicated that the magazine's signature long-form journalism would conclude.[2] Ryu described the outcome as inevitable, stating, "We knew it was just a matter of time."[2]

Archival Preservation and Lasting Influence

Following the cessation of print publication in December 2015, physical copies of KoreAm Journal have been preserved in academic libraries specializing in Asian American studies, notably the UCLA Asian American Studies Center's Reading Room/Library, which maintains issues from 1990 onward as part of its inventory of over 50 ethnic magazines under strict archival control protocols.[28] This preservation ensures access to the magazine's documentation of Korean American life, including cultural milestones, community events, and personal narratives spanning 25 years of publication.[2] The journal's archival holdings contribute to scholarly research on Korean American history, serving as primary sources for events such as the 1992 Los Angeles riots (known as Sa I Gu), where KoreAm provided community-focused journalism on the unrest's socioeconomic impacts and Korean immigrant perspectives.[3] These materials inform educational initiatives, including UCLA's digital resources on the uprising, which integrate KoreAm's coverage to offer Korean American viewpoints absent in mainstream narratives.[14] KoreAm's lasting influence persists through its role as a foundational ethnic media outlet, influencing subsequent Korean American journalism by establishing models for English-language coverage of diaspora issues, from intergenerational identity conflicts to geopolitical ties with Korea.[2] Founder and publisher James Ryu's emphasis on chronicling the "Korean American experience" has positioned the magazine's content as a reference for understanding community evolution, with its profiles of leaders and entrepreneurs cited in discussions of Asian American achievement and resilience.[2] Although no comprehensive digital archive of full issues exists publicly, the preserved print editions support ongoing historical analysis amid the decline of similar ethnic print media.[28]

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