For Sinmin Pak, the death of her parents — her father in 2011 and her mother in 2014 — left a hole in her life.Pak’s three children had grown up and left home, and the time she hoped to spend with her parents was robbed from her.“That’s when I realized...
Korean American Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn part of Dallas research team that created molecule that kills hard-to-treat cancers
Researchers from two North Texas universities have created a molecule that kills a spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers, including an aggressive form of breast cancer. Their work was published in the journal Nature Cancer.The researchers tested the molecule in isolated cells, human cancer tissue and in mice, with a goal to...
Ji Kang dishes on Dallas food scene
Weather extremes, an industry-crushing pandemic and political hullabaloo may have obscured the return of a top-notch chef to Dallas. As the recently named corporate chef for hospitality management company NL Group, Ji Kang is the mastermind behind the historic Dakota’s Steakhouse, the sleek-casual downtown cafe Sloane’s Corner, and Pizza Leila,...
Sung Sin Park, the top expert in Korean traditional dance and music
Sung Sin Park is considered by many as the best Korean traditional dance artist in Dallas.Park’s educational background includes membership at the Little Angles in Korea, Korea Gugak Arts High School, and B.A in Dance from Hanyang University.Park came to Dallas in 1987 after marrying her husband. That’s when she...
Jay Ryou, 38th president of Korean Society of Dallas
H.K. Kim, president of Greater Dallas Korean American Chamber of Commerce
H.K. Kim is the current (31st) president of the Greater Dallas Korean American Chamber of Commerce. Besides serving as the president of GDKACC, he owns a janitorial supply company in Dallas. He has been actively serving the GDKACC. His term as the president of GDKACC can be highlighted by the...
Korean American activist Dr. Suzanne Insook Ahn inspires Dallas Asian American Historical Society
Suzanne Insook Ahn was a Korean American activist in Dallas who fought for rights of Asian Americans and women, and someone most Dallas residents have never heard of. Ahn was born in Busan, Korea, in 1952 and moved to the U.S. when she was 7 years old and grew up...
Jinny Cho, well-known local Korean American ‘donut entrepreneur’, featured in Dallas Morning News article
Jinny Cho is a young Korean-American entrepreneur who owns Detour Doughnuts in Frisco.Her store is famous for the art-like donuts that, not only taste great but also look like a piece of art.She and her store was recently featured in the Dallas Morning News’ latest feature titled ‘Enjoy the simple...