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* [[Frank Cho]], comic book artist (''[[Spider-Man]]'', ''The New [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]''), writer, and creator (''[[Liberty Meadows]]'')
* [[Frank Cho]], comic book artist (''[[Spider-Man]]'', ''The New [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]''), writer, and creator (''[[Liberty Meadows]]'')
* [[David Choe]], abstract artist
* [[David Choe]], abstract artist
* [[Michael Choi (comics)|Michael Choi]], comic book artist (''[[Witchblade]]'', ''[[X-23]]'' and ''[[X-Force]]'')
* [[Doo-Ri Chung]], [[fashion design]]er
* [[Doo-Ri Chung]], [[fashion design]]er
* [[Peter Chung]], [[animator]], creator of [[cult television|cult]] animated TV series ''[[Æon Flux]]''
* [[Peter Chung]], [[animator]], creator of [[cult television|cult]] animated TV series ''[[Æon Flux]]''
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* [[Scott Kim]], puzzlemaster, artist, computer game designer
* [[Scott Kim]], puzzlemaster, artist, computer game designer
* [[Yu Yeon Kim (curator)|Yu Yeon Kim]], curator of art
* [[Yu Yeon Kim (curator)|Yu Yeon Kim]], curator of art
* [[Grace_La|Grace La]], designer, principal of [https://www.ladallman.com/ La Dallman]; professor of architecture, [https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/person/grace-la/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design]
* [[Grace La]], designer, principal of La Dallman, professor of architecture, [[Harvard University Graduate School of Design]]
* [[Il Lee]], artist
* [[Il Lee]], artist
* [[Jae Lee]], comic book artist (''[[Namor the Sub-Mariner]]'', ''[[Inhumans]]'')
* [[Jae Lee]], comic book artist (''[[Namor the Sub-Mariner]]'', ''[[Inhumans]]'')
* [[Jim Lee]], best-selling comic book artist (''[[X-Men]]'', ''[[Batman]]'', ''[[Superman]]'') and co-creator (''[[Gen¹³]]'', ''[[WildC.A.T.s]]''); co-founder of [[Image Comics]]
* [[Jim Lee]], best-selling comic book artist (''[[X-Men]]'', ''[[Batman]]'', ''[[Superman]]'') and co-creator (''[[Gen¹³|Gen<sup>13</sup>]]'', ''[[WildC.A.T.s]]''); co-founder of [[Image Comics]]; publisher and [[chief creative officer]] of [[DC Comics]]
* [[Lela Lee]] (1974– ), actress and cartoonist, creator of the comic strip and animated cartoons ''Kim'', ''[[Angry Little Asian Girl, Five Angry Episodes|the Angry Little Asian Girl]]'' and ''Angry Little Girls''<ref name="lela">'''Lela Lee''' – [http://www.international.ucla.edu/asia/article.asp?parentid=5896] "I am Korean American. My parents immigrated and I was born here. I was actually the only daughter to be born in the U.S. I grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles, an hour east of Los Angeles. When I grew up, there were probably two other Asian families and we were made fun of. They would say, "Oh are you Chinese?" And I would say, "No." And they would say, "Are you Japanese?" And I would say, "No." And they would say, "Well, what are you then?" I would say, "I'm Korean" and they would say, "Where is that?" My parents were probably part of the first influx of Koreans to come to the U.S. at that time in the early 70s."</ref>
* [[Lela Lee]] (1974– ), actress and cartoonist, creator of the comic strip and animated cartoons ''Kim'', ''[[Angry Little Asian Girl, Five Angry Episodes|the Angry Little Asian Girl]]'' and ''Angry Little Girls''<ref name="lela">'''Lela Lee''' – [http://www.international.ucla.edu/asia/article.asp?parentid=5896] "I am Korean American. My parents immigrated and I was born here. I was actually the only daughter to be born in the U.S. I grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles, an hour east of Los Angeles. When I grew up, there were probably two other Asian families and we were made fun of. They would say, "Oh are you Chinese?" And I would say, "No." And they would say, "Are you Japanese?" And I would say, "No." And they would say, "Well, what are you then?" I would say, "I'm Korean" and they would say, "Where is that?" My parents were probably part of the first influx of Koreans to come to the U.S. at that time in the early 70s."</ref>
* [[Jiha Moon]], artist
* [[Jiha Moon]], artist
* [[Nam June Paik]], Korean-born artist; father of [[video art]]
* [[Nam June Paik]], Korean-born artist; father of [[video art]]
* [[Greg Pak]], writer, director, actor (''Robot Stories'')
* [[Greg Pak]], writer, director, actor (''Robot Stories'')
* [[Andy Park (comics)|Andy Park]], comic book artist (''[[Tomb Raider]]'', ''[[X-Men]]'')
* [[Andy Park (artist)|Andy Park]], comic book artist (''[[Tomb Raider]]'', ''[[X-Men]]'')
* [[Peter Shin]], a director of ''[[Family Guy]]''
* [[Peter Shin]], a director of ''[[Family Guy]]''
* [[Peter Sohn]], animator at [[Pixar Animation Studios]] (''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'')
* [[Peter Sohn]], animator at [[Pixar Animation Studios]] (''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'', ''[[Elemental (2023 film)|Elemental]]'')
* [[Amy Sol]], contemporary artist based in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2007/08/art-space-talk-amy-sol.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=July 3, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007020130/http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2007/08/art-space-talk-amy-sol.html |archive-date=October 7, 2008 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* [[Amy Sol]], contemporary artist based in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2007/08/art-space-talk-amy-sol.html |title=Myartspace>blog: Art Space Talk: Amy Sol |access-date=July 3, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007020130/http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2007/08/art-space-talk-amy-sol.html |archive-date=October 7, 2008 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* [[Tommy Yune]], comic book writer and artist (''[[Speed Racer]]'', ''[[Robotech]]'') and animation director (''[[Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles]]'')
* [[Tommy Yune]], comic book writer and artist (''[[Speed Racer]]'', ''[[Robotech]]'') and animation director (''[[Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles]]'')


==Business==
==Business==
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* [[Nelson Chai]], investment banker and former CFO of the [[New York Stock Exchange]]
* [[Nelson Chai]], investment banker and former CFO of the [[New York Stock Exchange]]
* [[Do Won Chang]], founder of [[Forever 21]], billionaire
* [[Do Won Chang]], founder of [[Forever 21]]
* [[Charlotte Cho]], esthetician, author and co-founder of [[Soko Glam]]
* [[Timothy Hwang]], founder and CEO of [[FiscalNote]] and president of the National Youth Association (NYA)
* [[Timothy Hwang]], founder and CEO of [[FiscalNote]] and president of the National Youth Association (NYA)
* [[Sabrina Kay]], founder and chancellor of [[Fremont College]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ypo.org/2014/10/turning-adversity-into-opportunity/|title=Turning Adversity into Opportunity - YPO|date=October 6, 2014|website=Ypo.org|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Sabrina Kay]], founder and chancellor of [[Fremont College]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ypo.org/2014/10/turning-adversity-into-opportunity/|title=Turning Adversity into Opportunity - YPO|date=October 6, 2014|website=Ypo.org|access-date=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[David Kim (restaurateur)|David Kim]], former CEO of [[Baja Fresh]]
* [[David Kim (restaurateur)|David Kim]], former CEO of [[Baja Fresh]]
* [[Daniel J. Kim]], founder of [[Red Mango]]
* [[Daniel J. Kim]], founder of [[Red Mango]]
* [[Charley Shin]], founder of [[Charleys Philly Steaks]]<ref>https://www.forbes.com/sites/gracechung/2017/12/18/how-a-korean-immigrant-amassed-a-food-empire-by-serving-an-american-favorite/#1a24c8ba626d</ref>
* [[James Kim (Korean businessman)|James Kim]], founder of [[Amkor]], billionaire
* [[James Kim (Korean businessman)|James Kim]], founder of [[Amkor]], billionaire
* [[Jim Kim]], founder of venture capital firm [[Formation 8]]
* [[Jim Kim]], founder of venture capital firm [[Formation 8]]
* Peter Kim, founder of [[Hudson Jeans]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20100826000751|title=Korean-American jean brand CEO gets spotlight|date=August 26, 2010|website=Koreaherald.com|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Moon Kook-jin]], founder of [[Kahr Arms]], manufacturer of the [[Desert Eagle]]
* [[Moon Kook-jin]], founder of [[Kahr Arms]], manufacturer of the [[Desert Eagle]]
* David Lee, former senior vice president of finance at [[Best Buy]], former CFO of [[Zynga]]; COO and CFO of [[Impossible Foods]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/impossible-foods-names-david-lee-as-coo-and-cfo-300182385.html|title=Impossible Foods Names David Lee As COO and CFO|website=Prnewswire.com|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://netkal.org/2013/09/26/a-conversation-with-david-lee-senior-vice-president-of-best-buy/|title=NetKAL - Network of Korean-American Leaders|website=Netkal.org|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Brian Lee (entrepreneur)|Brian Lee]], co-founder of [[LegalZoom|Legalzoom.com]], [[ShoeDazzle|ShoeDazzle.com]], and [[The Honest Company]]
* [[Brian Lee (entrepreneur)|Brian Lee]], co-founder of [[LegalZoom|Legalzoom.com]], [[ShoeDazzle|ShoeDazzle.com]], and [[The Honest Company]]
* [[Chong Moon Lee]], founder of [[Diamond Multimedia]]
* [[Chong Moon Lee]], founder of [[Diamond Multimedia]]
* [[Curtis Lee (entrepreneur)|Curtis Lee]], founder and CEO of [[Luxe (company)|Luxe]]
* [[Curtis Lee (entrepreneur)|Curtis Lee]], founder and CEO of [[Luxe (company)|Luxe]]
* [[David Lee (real estate developer)|David Lee]], real estate developer
* [[David Lee (real estate developer)|David Lee]], real estate developer
* [[Kewsong Lee]], CEO of [[The Carlyle Group]]
* [[Young Lee]], co-founder of [[Pinkberry]]
* [[Young Lee]], co-founder of [[Pinkberry]]
* [[Thai Lee]], CEO and president of [[SHI International]], billionaire<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iamkoream.com/thai-lee-owns-americas-largest-woman-owned-business-forbes/|title=Thai Lee Owns America’s Largest Woman-Owned Business: Forbes|website=Iamkoream.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615042446/http://iamkoream.com/thai-lee-owns-americas-largest-woman-owned-business-forbes/|archivedate=June 15, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* [[Thai Lee]], CEO and president of [[SHI International]], billionaire<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iamkoream.com/thai-lee-owns-americas-largest-woman-owned-business-forbes/|title=Thai Lee Owns America's Largest Woman-Owned Business: Forbes|website=[[KoreAm]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615042446/http://iamkoream.com/thai-lee-owns-americas-largest-woman-owned-business-forbes/|archive-date=June 15, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* [[Ilhan New]], founder of [[La Choy]]
* [[Ilhan New]], founder of [[La Choy]]
* [[Jane Park]], founder of [[Julep (company)|Julep]], cosmetics company<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-seattle-presents-jane-park-co-founder-julep|title=Jane Park Co Founder (Julep)|website=Startupgrind.com|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Jane Park]], founder of [[Julep (company)|Julep]], cosmetics company<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-seattle-presents-jane-park-co-founder-julep|title=Jane Park Co Founder (Julep)|website=Startupgrind.com|access-date=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[James Park (entrepreneur)|James Park]], founder and CEO of [[Fitbit]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2983947|title=Fitbit’s launch in Korea a big step for company|website=Koreajoongangdaily.joins.com}}</ref>
* [[James Park (entrepreneur)|James Park]], founder and CEO of [[Fitbit]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2983947|title=Fitbit's launch in Korea a big step for company|website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=January 22, 2014 }}</ref>
* [[Lucas Roh]], founder of [[Hostway]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/global/2009/0112/040.html|title=Bankers, Grocers and Lots of Kims|first=Soyoung|last=Ho|website=Forbes.com|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Sung Won Sohn]], professor of economics at California State University, former president of LA Hanmi Bank
* [[Sung Won Sohn]], professor of economics at California State University, former president of LA Hanmi Bank
* [[Daewon Song]], co-founder of [[Almost Skateboards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/12/dr_chef_jay_lee_hopes_his_ribs.html|title="Dr. Chef" Jay Lee hopes his Ribsticks BBQ restaurant smokes the competition|website=Cleveland.com|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Daewon Song]], co-founder of [[Almost Skateboards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/12/dr_chef_jay_lee_hopes_his_ribs.html|title="Dr. Chef" Jay Lee hopes his Ribsticks BBQ restaurant smokes the competition|website=Cleveland.com|date=December 27, 2016|access-date=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[James Sun]], CEO and founder of GeoPage.com; ''[[The Apprentice (TV series)|The Apprentice]]'' finalist
* [[James Sun]], CEO and founder of GeoPage.com; ''[[The Apprentice (American TV series)|The Apprentice]]'' finalist
*[[Lisa Song Sutton]], businesswoman, attorney, former Miss Nevada United States and former congressional candidate<ref>{{cite news |last1=Solis|first1=Jacob|title=Former Miss Nevada enters race for 4th Congressional District|url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/former-miss-nevada-enters-race-for-4th-congressional-district|access-date=July 29, 2019 |publisher=The Nevada Independent|date=July 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fouriezos|first=Nick|date=2020-01-27|title=FROM SIN CITY MODEL TO GOP CONGRESSWOMAN?|url=https://www.ozy.com/news-and-politics/from-sin-city-model-to-gop-congresswoman/268030|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-08-30|website=OZY|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Michael Yang]], founder and CEO of [[mySimon]], founder & CEO of Become.com and Michael Yang Capital Partners I LP<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.forbes.com/global/2009/0112/040.html | work=Forbes | first=Soyoung | last=Ho | title=Bankers, Grocers and Lots of Kims | date=January 12, 2009}}</ref>
* [[Gideon Yu]], co-owner of the [[San Francisco 49ers]] and Executive Chairman and CEO of [[Bowers & Wilkins]]
* [[Gideon Yu]], co-owner of the [[San Francisco 49ers]] and Executive Chairman and CEO of [[Bowers & Wilkins]]
* [[Richard Yoo]], founder and former CEO of [[Rackspace]]
* [[Richard Yoo]], founder and former CEO of [[Rackspace]]

==Community Leaders and Activists==
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* [[Ahn Changho]], early 20th century immigrant community activist and leader, member of [[Korean independence movement]]
* [[Kenneth Bae]], imprisoned by North Korea for human rights activity
* [[Emil J. Kang]], non-profit arts administrator, curator, professor. Youngest president and first Asian-American to head a major symphony orchestra. First Korean-American to be nominated by the president of the United States for membership in the National Council on the Arts [[National Endowment for the Arts]]
* [[Angela E. Oh]], attorney and social/political activist best known for her role as spokesperson for the Korean American community after the [[1992 Los Angeles Riots]] and her position on President [[Bill Clinton]]'s [[One America Initiative]]
* [[Park Yong-man]], early 20th century immigrant community activist, member of [[Korean independence movement]]
* [[Song Oh-kyun]], [[Korean independence movement|Korean independence]] activist (Originally from [[Pyongyang, North Korea]])
* [[Song Yi-kyun]], [[Korean independence movement|Korean independence]] activist and aviator (Originally from [[Pyongyang, North Korea]])


==Criminals and murderers==
==Criminals and murderers==
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*[[Seung-Hui Cho]], he murdered 32 people in Virginia Tech before committing suicide with a gunshot.
*[[Seung-Hui Cho]], murdered 32 people at Virginia Tech before committing suicide with a gun
*[[Fullerton Boys]], Korean gangsters.
*[[Fullerton Boys]], Korean gangsters


==Culinary arts==
==Culinary arts==
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* [[Beverly Kim]], finalist on ''[[Top Chef]]'' (Season 9); first winner of ''Top Chef Last Chance Kitchen''; chef-owner of Parachute, Chicago, Illinois
* [[Beverly Kim]], finalist on ''[[Top Chef]]'' (Season 9); first winner of ''Top Chef Last Chance Kitchen''; chef-owner of Parachute, Chicago, Illinois
* [[Kristen Kish]], winner of ''Top Chef'' (Season 10); chef at Stir, Boston, Massachusetts
* [[Kristen Kish]], winner of ''Top Chef'' (Season 10); chef at Stir, Boston, Massachusetts
* [[Corey Lee (chef)|Corey Lee]], chef-owner of [[Michelin Guide|Michelin]]-starred [[Benu (restaurant)|Benu]] in [[San Francisco]]; former head chef at [[The French Laundry]]
* [[Edward Lee (chef)|Edward Lee]], contestant on ''Top Chef'' (season 9); host of television show [[Culinary Genius]]
* [[Edward Lee (chef)|Edward Lee]], contestant on ''Top Chef'' (season 9); host of television show [[Culinary Genius]]
* [[Maangchi]] (Emily Kim, 김광숙), author, popularizer of Korean cuisine and its preparation
* Corey Lee, chef-owner of [[Michelin Guide|Michelin]]-starred [[Benu]] in [[San Francisco]]; former head chef at [[The French Laundry]]


==Entertainment==
==Entertainment==
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* [[Philip Ahn]], actor
* [[Philip Ahn]], actor
* [[Ralph Ahn]], actor
* [[Ailee]], singer, dancer, musician, and actress (''[[Dream High 2]]'')
* [[Amy Anderson (comedian)|Amy Anderson]], stand up comedian and actress
* [[Amy Anderson (comedian)|Amy Anderson]], stand up comedian and actress
* [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]], actress (''[[Modern Family]]'')
* [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]], actress (''[[Modern Family]]'')
* [[Fred Armisen]], actor, comedian
* [[Fred Armisen]], actor, comedian
* [[Awkwafina]], also known as Nora Lum, rapper, actress and comedian of Chinese and Korean descent
* [[Awkwafina]], actress, rap musician
* [[Nicole Bilderback]], actress
* [[Nicole Bilderback]], actress
* [[Moon Bloodgood]], actress
* [[Moon Bloodgood]], actress
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* [[Katie Chang]], actress
* [[Katie Chang]], actress
* [[Timothy Chang]], comedian and actor
* [[Timothy Chang]], comedian and actor
* [[Karen Chee]], comedian and comedy writer, ''[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]''
* [[Arden Cho]], actress, ''[[Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)|Teen Wolf]]''
* [[Arden Cho]], actress, ''[[Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)|Teen Wolf]]''
* [[Henry Cho]], comedian and actor
* [[Henry Cho]], comedian and actor
* [[John Cho]], actor who appeared in the ''[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]'' franchise and ''[[Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle]]'' as well as the ''[[Star Trek (film series)|Star Trek]]'' reboot series as [[Hikaru Sulu]]; singer for the group [[Left of zed]]
* [[John Cho]], actor born in [[Seoul, South Korea]] and raised in [[Los Angeles, California]] he appeared in the ''[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]'' franchise and ''[[Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle]]'' as well as the ''[[Star Trek (film series)|Star Trek]]'' reboot series as [[Hikaru Sulu]]; singer for the group [[Left of zed]]
* [[Margaret Cho]], comedian, former star of the [[television]] [[sitcom]] ''[[All American Girl (1994 TV series)|All American Girl]]''
* [[Margaret Cho]], comedian, former star of the [[television]] [[sitcom]] ''[[All American Girl (1994 TV series)|All American Girl]]''
* [[Smith Cho]], actress
* [[Smith Cho]], actress
* [[SungWon Cho]], actor, voice actor and [[YouTuber]]
* [[Kelly Choi]], model, television presenter
* [[Kelly Choi]], model, television presenter
* [[Kenneth Choi]], actor
* [[Kenneth Choi]], actor
* [[Justin Chon]], actor
* [[Justin Chon]], actor
* [[Alexandra Bokyun Chun]], actress, filmmaker
* [[Daniel Chun]], writer, co-producer (''[[The Simpsons]]'')
* [[Daniel Chun]], writer, co-producer (''[[The Simpsons]]'')
* [[Charlet Chung]], actress and voice actress
* [[Charlet Chung]], actress and voice actress
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* [[Joy Dietrich]], film director
* [[Joy Dietrich]], film director
* [[Michaela Dietz]], voice actress (''[[Steven Universe]]'')
* [[Michaela Dietz]], voice actress (''[[Steven Universe]]'')
* [[Joanna Gaines]], star of [[Fixer Upper (TV series)|Fixer Upper]]
* [[Jon Gosselin]], father of [[sextuplets]]; a subject of the reality show ''[[Jon & Kate Plus 8]]''
* [[Jon Gosselin]], father of [[sextuplets]]; a subject of the reality show ''[[Jon & Kate Plus 8]]''
* [[Joe Hahn]], DJ and sampler from [[Linkin Park]]
* [[Mark Fischbach]] (Markiplier), YouTuber and actor
* [[Mark Fischbach]] (Markiplier), YouTuber and actor
* [[Bong Soo Han]], "father of American [[Hapkido]]"; choreographed and performed in the fight scenes of ''[[Billy Jack]]''
* [[Bong Soo Han]], "father of American [[Hapkido]]"; choreographed and performed in the fight scenes of ''[[Billy Jack]]''
* [[Heejun Han]], singer and ''[[American Idol (season 11)|American Idol]]'' finalist (season 11)
* [[Daniel Henney]], model, actor in South Korea
* [[Daniel Henney]], model, actor in South Korea
* [[Gene Hong]], producer, writer, and actor on ''[[Wild 'N Out]]''
* [[Gene Hong]], producer, writer, and actor on ''[[Wild 'N Out]]''
* [[Chanel Iman]], model
* [[Chanel Iman]], model
* [[Ken Jeong]], comedian, actor
* [[Ken Jeong]], comedian, actor
* [[Grace Jung]], comedian, writer and director
* [[Nicole Jung]], singer, dancer, rapper and former member of South Korean girl group [[Kara (South Korean band)|KARA]]
* [[Joseph Kahn (director)|Joseph Kahn]], music video and movie director
* [[K.A.R.D|Matthew Kim]], singer, dancer, rapper; member of South Korean Co-Ed Group [[K.A.R.D]]
* [[Angela Kang]], television showrunner, producer, and writer
* [[Joseph Kahn]], music video and movie director
* [[Michael Kang (director)|Michael Kang]], writer/director (''[[The Motel (film)|The Motel]]'', ''[[West 32nd]]'')
* [[Michael Kang (director)|Michael Kang]], writer/director (''[[The Motel (film)|The Motel]]'', ''[[West 32nd]]'')
* [[Sung Kang]], actor (''[[The Motel (film)|The Motel]]'', ''[[Better Luck Tomorrow]]'', ''[[The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift]]'')
* [[Sung Kang]], actor (''[[The Motel (film)|The Motel]]'', ''[[Better Luck Tomorrow]]'', ''[[The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift]]'')
* [[Tim Kang]], actor (''[[The Mentalist]]'')
* [[Tim Kang]], actor (''[[The Mentalist]]'')
* [[Alan Kim]], actor, youngest nominee for [[BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]
* [[Catherine Haena Kim]], actress and model
* [[Daniel Dae Kim]], actor
* [[Daniel Dae Kim]], actor
* [[Evan C. Kim]], actor, best known for his role in the 1977 [[John Landis]] comedy ''[[The Kentucky Fried Movie]]''
* [[Evan C. Kim]], actor, best known for his role in the 1977 [[John Landis]] comedy ''[[The Kentucky Fried Movie]]''
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* [[Jacqueline Kim]], actress
* [[Jacqueline Kim]], actress
* [[Randall Duk Kim]], actor
* [[Randall Duk Kim]], actor
* [[Bekah|Rebecca Kim]], rapper, ex-member of band [[After School (band)|After School]]
* [[Stephanie Kim]], singer, dancer and member of South Korean girl group [[The Grace (band)|The Grace]]
* [[Yunjin Kim]], actress
* [[Yunjin Kim]], actress
* [[Esther Ku]], comedian
* [[Esther Ku]], comedian
* [[Yul Kwon (Survivor)|Yul Kwon]], contestant on ''[[Survivor: Cook Islands]]''
* [[Yul Kwon (television personality)|Yul Kwon]], contestant on ''[[Survivor: Cook Islands]]''
* [[Denyce Lawton]], actress, model
* [[Alexander Sebastien Lee]], actor, filmmaker
* [[Alexander Sebastien Lee]], actor, filmmaker
* [[Alice Lee (actress)|Alice Lee]], actress
* [[Andy Lee (Korean singer)|Andy Lee]], singer, actor, and member of South Korean boy band [[Shinhwa]]
* [[Becky Lee]], contestant on ''Survivor: Cook Islands''
* [[Becky Lee]], contestant on ''Survivor: Cook Islands''
* [[Bobby Lee]], comedian, actor, podcaster
* [[Bobby Lee]], comedy actor for ''[[MADtv]]''<ref>'''Bobby Lee''' – {{cite web |url=http://www.international.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=20262 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-09-02 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120802075720/http://www.international.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=20262 |archivedate=August 2, 2012 |df=mdy-all }} "Korean King of Comedy: Bobby Lee"</ref>
* [[C.S. Lee]], actor
* [[C.S. Lee]], actor
* [[Chris Chan Lee]], filmmaker
* [[Chris Chan Lee]], filmmaker
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* [[Justin Lee (actor)|Justin Lee]], actor
* [[Justin Lee (actor)|Justin Lee]], actor
* [[Lela Lee]], actress and cartoonist<ref name="lela" />
* [[Lela Lee]], actress and cartoonist<ref name="lela" />
* [[Liz Lee]], actress, ''My Life as Liz''
* [[My Life as Liz|Liz Lee]], actress, ''My Life as Liz''
* [[Megan Lee]], singer, actress
* [[Patricia Ja Lee]], actress, best known as [[Cassie Chan]] in ''[[Power Rangers]]''
* [[Patricia Ja Lee]], actress, best known as [[Cassie Chan]] in ''[[Power Rangers]]''
* [[Raymond Lee (actor)|Raymond Lee]], actor (''[[Quantum Leap (2022 TV series)]]'')
* [[Rex Lee (actor)|Rex Lee]], actor (''[[Entourage (U.S. TV series)|Entourage]]'')
* [[Rex Lee (actor)|Rex Lee]], actor (''[[Entourage (U.S. TV series)|Entourage]]'')
* [[Stephanie Lee]], actress and model
* [[Sung-Hi Lee]], model who appears mostly in soft-core nude photoshoots<ref>'''Sung-Hi Lee''' – [http://www.beyondhollywood.com/gallery/category/sung-hi-lee/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060820173257/http://www.beyondhollywood.com/gallery/category/sung-hi-lee/ |date=August 20, 2006 }} "Korean hottie Sung Hi Lee"</ref>
* [[Sung-Hi Lee]], model who appears mostly in soft-core nude photoshoots<ref>'''Sung-Hi Lee''' – [http://www.beyondhollywood.com/gallery/category/sung-hi-lee/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060820173257/http://www.beyondhollywood.com/gallery/category/sung-hi-lee/|date=August 20, 2006}} "Korean hottie Sung Hi Lee"</ref>
* [[Will Yun Lee]], actor (''[[Die Another Day]]'')
* [[Will Yun Lee]], actor (''[[Die Another Day]]'')
* [[Ma Dong-seok]], actor
* [[Ma Dong-seok]], actor
* [[Charles Melton (actor)|Charles Melton]], actor (''[[Riverdale (2017 TV series)|Riverdale]]'', ''[[The Sun Is Also a Star]]'')
* [[Charles Melton]], actor (''[[Riverdale (2017 TV series)|Riverdale]]'', ''[[The Sun Is Also a Star]]'')
* [[Mike Moh]], actor, martial artist, stuntman (''[[Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight]]'')
* [[Mike Moh]], actor, martial artist, stuntman (''[[Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight]]'')
* [[Eric Nam]], singer
* [[Leonardo Nam]], actor
* [[Leonardo Nam]], actor
* [[Ricky Lee Neely]], actor
* [[Ricky Lee Neely]], actor
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* [[Joy Osmanski]], actress
* [[Joy Osmanski]], actress
* [[Hettienne Park]], actress ([[Hannibal (TV series)|Hannibal]])
* [[Hettienne Park]], actress ([[Hannibal (TV series)|Hannibal]])
* [[Ho Sung Pak]], actor, ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles#Movies|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'', Liu Kang and Shang Tsung in ''[[Mortal Kombat (1992 video game)|Mortal Kombat]]''
* [[Ho Sung Pak]], actor, ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles#Films|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'', Liu Kang and Shang Tsung in ''[[Mortal Kombat (1992 video game)|Mortal Kombat]]''
* [[Grace Park (actress)|Grace Park]], actress, ''[[Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|Battlestar Galactica]]''
* [[Grace Park (actress)|Grace Park]], actress, ''[[Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|Battlestar Galactica]]''
* [[Bobby (rapper)|Bobby Kim (Ji-Won)]], [[Show Me the Money (South Korean TV series)|SMTM]] Season 3 winner, rapper, singer, composer with [[IKon (South Korean band)|IKON]], [[MOBB]]
* [[John Park (musician)|John Park]], singer and first runner up of ''[[Superstar K2]]'', Korean version of ''[[American Idol]]'', semi-finalist on American Idol.
* [[Joon Park]], actor
* [[Joon Park]], actor
* [[Linda Park]], Korean-born actress (''[[Enterprise (series)|Enterprise]]'')
* [[Linda Park]], Korean-born actress (''[[Enterprise (series)|Enterprise]]'')
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* [[Phillip Rhee]], actor (''Best of the Best'' movies), Tae Kwon Do and [[Hapkido]] master
* [[Phillip Rhee]], actor (''Best of the Best'' movies), Tae Kwon Do and [[Hapkido]] master
* [[Eddie Shin]], actor
* [[Eddie Shin]], actor
* [[Peniel Shin]], rapper, and member of South Korean boy group [[BTOB]]
* [[Keong Sim]], actor
* [[Keong Sim]], actor
* [[Sonja Sohn]], actress
* [[Sonja Sohn]], actress
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* [[James Sun]], first runner-up, ''[[The Apprentice 6]]''
* [[James Sun]], first runner-up, ''[[The Apprentice 6]]''
* [[Brian Tee]], actor (''[[The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift]]'')
* [[Brian Tee]], actor (''[[The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift]]'')
* [[Cher Tenbush]], model, actress, ''[[Beauty and the Geek]]''
* [[Nosaj Thing]] (Jason Chung), [[electronic music]]ian
* [[Jenna Ushkowitz]], actress and singer (''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'')
* [[Jenna Ushkowitz]], actress and singer (''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'')
* [[Suzanne Whang]], host of HGTV's ''[[House Hunters]]'', Polly on NBC's ''[[Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]'', award-winning stand-up comedian
* [[Vernon (rapper)|Vernon]], singer; member of South Korean group [[Seventeen (South Korean band)|Seventeen]]
* [[Joe Wong (comedian)|Joe Wong]], comedian
* [[Suzanne Whang]], host of HGTV's ''[[House Hunters (TV series)|House Hunters]]'', Polly on NBC's ''[[Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]'', award-winning stand-up comedian
* [[Kevin Woo]], singer, dancer and member of South Korean Boy Band [[U-KISS]]
* [[Eugene Lee Yang]], filmmaker, actor, and co-creator of the online comedy series [[The Try Guys]]
* [[Niki Yang]], animator, writer, storyboard artist and voice actress
* [[Han Ye-seul]], actress
* [[Han Ye-seul]], actress
* [[Steven Yeun]], actor (''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'')
* [[Steven Yeun]], actor (''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'')
* [[Aaron Yoo]], actor (''[[Disturbia (film)|Disturbia]]'')
* [[Aaron Yoo]], actor (''[[Disturbia (film)|Disturbia]]'')
* [[Christine Yoo]], scriptwriter and director of ''Wedding Palace''
* [[Christine Yoo]], scriptwriter and director of ''Wedding Palace''
* [[Ji-young Yoo]], actress ([[Expats (miniseries)|Expats]])
* [[Johnny Yune]], comedian and actor (''[[They Call Me Bruce?]]'')
* [[Johnny Yune]], comedian and actor (''[[They Call Me Bruce?]]'')
* [[Karl Yune]], model and actor (''[[Memoirs of a Geisha (film)|Memoirs of a Geisha]]'', ''Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid'', brother of Rick Yune)
* [[Karl Yune]], model and actor (''[[Memoirs of a Geisha (film)|Memoirs of a Geisha]]'', ''Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid'', brother of Rick Yune)
* [[Rick Yune]], model and actor (''[[Die Another Day]]'', ''[[The Fast and the Furious (2001 film)|The Fast and the Furious]]'')
* [[Rick Yune]], model and actor (''[[Die Another Day]]'', ''[[The Fast and the Furious (2001 film)|The Fast and the Furious]]'')
* [[Lee Sung Jin (writer)|Lee Sung Jin]], writer and director
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== Journalism ==
== Journalism ==
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* [[Virginia Cha]], [[CNN News]] anchor
* [[Virginia Cha]], [[CNN News]] anchor
* [[Juju Chang]], [[ABC News]] anchor and reporter
* [[Juju Chang]], [[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] anchor and reporter
* [[Alina Cho]], [[CNN News]] correspondent
* [[Alina Cho]], [[CNN News]] correspondent
* [[Liz Cho]], [[ABC News]] anchor and reporter
* [[Liz Cho]], [[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] anchor and reporter
* [[Sophia Choi]], former [[CNN Headline News]] anchor, now at [[KVBC-DT]]
* [[Sophia Choi]], former [[CNN Headline News]] anchor, now at [[KVBC-DT]]
* [[Sarah Jeong]], journalist specializing in [[information technology law]] and other technology-related topics; former member of the editorial board of ''[[The New York Times]]''
* [[Jay Caspian Kang]], [[Vice News Tonight]] correspondent
* [[Arnold Kim]], founder of [[MacRumors]]
* [[Arnold Kim]], founder of [[MacRumors]]
* [[James Kim]], former senior editor at CNET
* [[James Kim]], former senior editor at CNET
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* [[Lisa Kim]], [[NBC News]] news anchor for NBC11
* [[Lisa Kim]], [[NBC News]] news anchor for NBC11
* [[Michael Kim (television anchor)|Michael Kim]], [[ESPN]] anchor
* [[Michael Kim (television anchor)|Michael Kim]], [[ESPN]] anchor
* [[Seung Min Kim]], [[White House]] correspondent for ''[[The Washington Post]]''
* [[Mina Kimes]], [[ESPN]] Journalist
* [[Kyung Lah]], [[CNN News]] correspondent
* [[Jean H. Lee]], former [[Associated Press]] bureau chief in [[Seoul]] and [[Pyongyang]]
* [[Michelle Ye Hee Lee]], ''[[The Washington Post]]'' reporter and current president of the [[Asian American Journalists Association]]
* [[MJ Lee]], [[CNN News]] political correspondent
* [[Corina Knoll]], ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' reporter
* [[Corina Knoll]], ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' reporter
* [[Suchin Pak]], [[MTV News]] anchor and reporter
* [[Suchin Pak]], [[MTV News]] anchor and reporter
* [[Amara Walker|Amara Sohn-Walker]], [[CNN News]] correspondent
* [[Eun Yang]], NBC4/WRC-TV News anchor and reporter, Washington, DC<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcwashington.com/on-air/about-us/Eun_Yang.html|title=Eun Yang|work=NBC4 Washington}}</ref>
* [[Eun Yang]], NBC4/WRC-TV News anchor and reporter, Washington, DC<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcwashington.com/on-air/about-us/Eun_Yang.html|title=Eun Yang|work=NBC4 Washington|date=October 13, 2008 }}</ref>
* [[Phil Yu]], founder and owner of the [[Angry Asian Man]] blog
* [[Phil Yu]], founder and owner of the [[Angry Asian Man]] blog
* [[Eunice Yoon]], China Bureau Chief and Senior Correspondent for [[CNBC]]
*[[Young Jean Lee]], New York Times writer
* [[Young Jean Lee]], New York Times writer


==Law and government==
==Law and government==
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* Judge [[Herbert Choy]], appointed to the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit|U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit]]; first Asian American appointed to the federal bench
* Judge [[Herbert Choy]], appointed to the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit|U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit]]; first Asian American appointed to the federal bench
* Judge [[Michael H. Park]], [[United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit]]
* [[Julie J. Chung]], diplomat, Acting [[Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs]]
* Judge [[Michael Hun Park]], [[United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit]]
* Judge [[Kenneth K. Lee]], [[United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit]]
* Judge [[Kenneth K. Lee]], [[United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit]]
* [[Wendy Lee Gramm]], former head of the [[Commodity Futures Trading Commission]] and the [[Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs]] (OIRA); wife of former United States Senator [[Phil Gramm]]
* [[Wendy Lee Gramm]], former head of the [[Commodity Futures Trading Commission]] and the [[Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs]] (OIRA); wife of former United States Senator [[Phil Gramm]]
*[[Yumi Hogan]], [[List of First Spouses of Maryland|First Lady of the State of Maryland]]; first Korean American first lady of a [[U.S. state]] and the first [[Asian Americans|Asian American]] first lady in the history of Maryland
*[[Yumi Hogan]], [[List of First Spouses of Maryland|First Lady of the State of Maryland]]; first Korean American first lady of a [[U.S. state]] and the first [[Asian Americans|Asian American]] first lady in the history of Maryland
* [[BJ Kang]], FBI agent, lead investigator of insider trading case against [[Raj Rajaratnam]]
* [[BJ Kang]], FBI agent, lead investigator of insider trading case against [[Raj Rajaratnam]]
* [[Emil J. Kang]], non-profit arts administrator, curator, professor. Youngest president and first Asian-American to head a major symphony orchestra. First Korean-American to be nominated by the president of the United States for membership in the National Council on the Arts [[National Endowment for the Arts]]
* [[Young Woo Kang]], policy advisor of the National Council on Disability of the US White House in 2001
* [[Young Woo Kang]], policy advisor of the National Council on Disability of the US White House in 2001
* [[Michael Kim (trial lawyer)|Michael Kim]], trial lawyer
* [[Michael Kim (trial lawyer)|Michael Kim]], trial lawyer
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* [[Lucy H. Koh]], judge, US District Court for the Northern District of California, appointed 2010
* [[Lucy H. Koh]], judge, US District Court for the Northern District of California, appointed 2010
* [[Ronald Moon]], Chief Justice of the Hawai'i Supreme Court
* [[Ronald Moon]], Chief Justice of the Hawai'i Supreme Court
* [[Angela E. Oh]], attorney and social/political activist best known for her role as spokesperson for the Korean American community after the [[1992 Los Angeles Riots]] and her position on President [[Bill Clinton]]'s [[One America Initiative]]
* [[Annabel Park]], founder of [[Coffee Party USA]]
* [[Annabel Park]], founder of [[Coffee Party USA]]
* [[Meroe Park]], associate deputy director of the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] from 2013 to 2017
* [[Meroe Park]], associate deputy director of the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] from 2013 to 2017
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*[[Martha Choe]], city councilmember in Seattle
*[[Martha Choe]], city councilmember in Seattle
*[[John Choi]], county attorney of [[Ramsey County, Minnesota]] and former [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]] City Attorney
*[[John Choi (attorney)|John Choi]], county attorney of [[Ramsey County, Minnesota]] and former [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]] City Attorney
* [[Jun Choi]], former mayor of Edison, New Jersey
* [[Jun Choi]], former mayor of Edison, New Jersey
* Dr. [[Steven Choi]] Ph.D, [[California State Assembly]]man, [[California's 68th State Assembly district|68th District]]
* Dr. [[Steven Choi]] Ph.D, [[California State Assembly]]man, [[California's 68th State Assembly district|68th District]]
* [[Koreatown, Palisades Park#Political clout|Christopher Chung]], the first elected mayor of [[Palisades Park, New Jersey]], where Koreans constitute the majority of the population<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/palisades-park/2019/01/02/palisades-park-nj-korean-american-mayor-makes-bergen-county-nj-history/2389106002/|title=Palisades Park makes history in Bergen County, swears in first Korean-American mayor|author=Kristie Cattafi|publisher=NorthJersey.com - part of the USA TODAY network|date=January 3, 2019|accessdate=January 31, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Koreatown, Palisades Park#Political clout|Christopher Chung]], the first elected mayor of [[Palisades Park, New Jersey]], where Koreans constitute the majority of the population<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/palisades-park/2019/01/02/palisades-park-nj-korean-american-mayor-makes-bergen-county-nj-history/2389106002/|title=Palisades Park makes history in Bergen County, swears in first Korean-American mayor|author=Kristie Cattafi|publisher=NorthJersey.com - part of the USA Today network|date=January 3, 2019|access-date=January 31, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Helen Gym]], member of the Philadelphia City Council (2016-2022), first Asian American woman to be elected to the position in the city
* [[Soo Hong]], Republican member of Georgia's State House of Representatives, first Korean American woman elected to Georgia's General Assembly, representing the 103rd district (2023–present)
* [[Hoon-Yung Hopgood]], member of Michigan State House of Representatives, first Korean American elected to public office in Michigan
* [[Hoon-Yung Hopgood]], member of Michigan State House of Representatives, first Korean American elected to public office in Michigan
* [[Sam Park]], member of Georgia's State House of Representatives, first Korean American and the first openly gay person of color elected to Georgia's General Assembly, representing the 101st District.
* [[Sukhee Kang]], former Mayor of [[Irvine, California]]
* [[Sukhee Kang]], former Mayor of [[Irvine, California]]
* [[Mark L. Keam]], member of the Virginia House of Delegates
* [[Mark L. Keam]], member of the Virginia House of Delegates
* [[Andy Kim (politician)|Andy Kim]], US Congressperson from New Jersey (Democrat), former US diplomat and national security official
* [[Andy Kim (politician)|Andy Kim]], Democratic United States senator from [[List of United States senators from New Jersey|New Jersey]], first Korean American elected in the [[United States Senate]]. Former Congressman from [[New Jersey's 3rd congressional district]] (2019-2024), US diplomat and national security official
* [[Harry Kim (politician)|Harry Kim]], former Mayor of [[Hawaii County]]
* [[Harry Kim (politician)|Harry Kim]], former Mayor of [[Hawaii County]]
* [[Jane Kim]], Supervisor in [[San Francisco]]
* [[Jane Kim]], Supervisor in [[San Francisco]]
* [[Jay Kim]], former [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] [[United States House of Representatives|Congressman]] from [[California]]
* [[Jay Kim]], former Republican Congressman from [[California]] (1993-1999), first Korean American elected in the [[United States House of Representatives|United States Congress]]
* [[Patty Kim (politician)|Patty Kim]], State Representative of [[Pennsylvania]]
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* [[Ron Kim (politician)|Ron Kim]], first Korean American elected in New York State
* [[Ron Kim (politician)|Ron Kim]], first Korean American elected in the [[New York State Assembly]] (2013–present)
* [[Young Kim]], Republican Congresswoman from [[California's 40th congressional district]] (2021–present)
* [[Young Kim (politician)|Young O. Kim]], former [[California State Assembly]]woman, [[California's 65th State Assembly district|65th District]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ad65.asmrc.org/|title=Assembly Member Young Kim - Assembly District 65|website=Ad65.asmrc.org}}</ref>
* [[Sylvia Luke]], lieutenant governor of [[Hawaii]], first Korean American elected to a statewide office in the U.S.A.
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* [[Dave Min]], Democratic Congressman from [[California's 47th congressional district]] (2025–present), former state senator for California's 37th senate district (2020–2025)
* [[Cindy Ryu]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]] [[Washington House of Representatives]], first female Korean-American Mayor in the U.S.A.
* [[David Ryu]], first Korean-American elected to the Los Angeles City Council
* [[David Oh]], member of the [[Philadelphia City Council]] (2012-2023), first Asian American to be elected to the position in the city
* [[Sam Park]], Democratic member of Georgia's State House of Representatives, first Korean American and the first openly gay person of color elected to Georgia's General Assembly, representing the 101st District (2017–present)
* [[Paull Shin]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]] state senator; Korean adoptee
* [[Maria Robinson]], member of [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]], representing the 6th Middlesex District (2019–present), first Korean-American to be elected to the [[General Court of Massachusetts]]
* [[Cindy Ryu]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]] [[Washington House of Representatives]], first female Korean American Mayor in the U.S.A.
* [[David Ryu]], first Korean American elected to the Los Angeles City Council (2015–2020)
* [[Paull Shin]], former [[Washington (state)|Washington]] state senator (1999-2014); Korean adoptee
* [[Anna Song (politician)|Anna Song]], trustee on the Santa Clara County Office of Education
* [[Anna Song (politician)|Anna Song]], trustee on the Santa Clara County Office of Education
* [[Michelle Steel]], Republican Congresswoman from [[California's 48th congressional district]] (2021–present)
* [[Michelle Park Steel]], Vice Chair, [[Orange County Board of Supervisors]], representing the Second District
* [[Marilyn Strickland]], Democratic Congresswoman from [[Washington's 10th congressional district]] (2021–present)
* [[Sam Yoon]], Boston City Councillor (2005–2009), first Asian American to be elected to the position in the city
* [[Sam Yoon]], Boston City Councillor (2005–2009), first Asian American to be elected to the position in the city


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* [[Matthew J. Baek]], illustrator, children's book author, and graphic designer
* [[Matthew J. Baek]], illustrator, children's book author, and graphic designer
* [[Steph Cha]], novelist
* [[Leonard Chang]], novelist, short story and TV writer
* [[Leonard Chang]], novelist, short story and TV writer
* [[Alexander Chee]], fiction writer, poet, journalist, and reviewer
* [[Alexander Chee]], fiction writer, poet, journalist, and reviewer
* [[Julia Cho]], playwright and television writer
* [[Kah Kyung Cho]], philosopher and writer
* [[Kah Kyung Cho]], philosopher and writer
* [[Franny Choi]], poet
* [[Mary H.K. Choi]], author
* [[Sook Nyul Choi]], children's storybook writer
* [[Sook Nyul Choi]], children's storybook writer
* [[Susan Choi]], novelist
* [[Susan Choi]], novelist
* [[Jenny Han]], author of children's and young adult novels, including the '[[To All the Boys I've Loved Before]] Series'
* [[Jenny Han]], author of children's and young adult novels, including the '[[To All the Boys I've Loved Before]] Series'
* [[Euny Hong]], journalist and author of ''The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation is Conquering the World through Pop Culture''
* [[Euny Hong]], journalist and author of ''The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation is Conquering the World through Pop Culture''
* [[Hyun Yi Kang]], scholar and writer
* [[Minsoo Kang (historian and writer)|Minsoo Kang]], historian and writer
* [[Minsoo Kang (historian and writer)|Minsoo Kang]], historian and writer
* [[Younghill Kang]], early Asian American writer; has been called "the father of Korean American literature"
* [[Younghill Kang]], early Asian American writer; has been called "the father of Korean American literature"
* [[Crystal Hana Kim]], author
* [[Elaine H. Kim]], writer, editor and professor in Asian American Studies
* [[Elaine H. Kim]], writer, editor and professor in Asian American Studies
* [[Elizabeth Kim]], journalist and novelist
* [[Elizabeth Kim]], journalist and novelist
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* [[Corina Knoll]], editor, journalist
* [[Corina Knoll]], editor, journalist
* [[Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee]], writer and artist
* [[Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee]], writer and artist
* [[R. O. Kwon]], author
* [[Don Lee (author)|Don Lee]], author, editor
* [[Don Lee (author)|Don Lee]], author, editor
* [[Ed Bok Lee]], poet, writer
* [[Ed Bok Lee]], poet, writer
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* [[Nami Mun]], novelist
* [[Nami Mun]], novelist
* [[Gary Pak]], writer, editor and professor of English, noted as one of the most important Asian Hawaiian writers
* [[Gary Pak]], writer, editor and professor of English, noted as one of the most important Asian Hawaiian writers
* [[Ty Pak]], writer; speaker on Korean affairs and literature
* [[Linda Sue Park]], American-born writer
* [[Linda Sue Park]], American-born writer
* [[Ronyoung Kim]], novelist
* [[T. K. Seung]], philosopher and literary critic
* [[T. K. Seung]], philosopher and literary critic
* [[Cathy Song]], poet
* [[Cathy Song]], poet
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== Military ==
== Military ==
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* [[JoAnne S. Bass]], 19th [[Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force]], first female senior enlisted service member of any United States military branch, first Asian American to hold the senior enlisted position in the Air Force
* [[Daniel Choi]], U.S. Army officer and gay rights activist
* [[Daniel Choi]], U.S. Army officer and gay rights activist
* [[Susan Ahn Cuddy]], first female [[gunnery officer]] in the [[United States Navy]]
* [[Susan Ahn Cuddy]], first female [[gunnery officer]] in the [[United States Navy]]
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* Colonel [[Young-Oak Kim]], highly decorated [[U.S. Army]] combat veteran of [[World War II]] and the [[Korean War]]; first non-white to command an Army combat [[battalion]] in US history
* Colonel [[Young-Oak Kim]], highly decorated [[U.S. Army]] combat veteran of [[World War II]] and the [[Korean War]]; first non-white to command an Army combat [[battalion]] in US history
* [[Fred Ohr]], World War II ace fighter pilot
* [[Fred Ohr]], World War II ace fighter pilot
* [[Peter M. Rhee]], trauma surgeon and military veteran<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iamkoream.com/the-making-of-peter-rhee-world-renowned-trauma-surgeon/|title=The Making of Peter Rhee|website=Iamkoream.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806061445/http://iamkoream.com/the-making-of-peter-rhee-world-renowned-trauma-surgeon/|archivedate=August 6, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* [[Peter M. Rhee]], trauma surgeon and military veteran<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iamkoream.com/the-making-of-peter-rhee-world-renowned-trauma-surgeon/|title=The Making of Peter Rhee|website=[[KoreAm]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806061445/http://iamkoream.com/the-making-of-peter-rhee-world-renowned-trauma-surgeon/|archive-date=August 6, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* [[Sue Mi Terry]], CIA intelligence analyst specializing in East Asia
* [[Sue Mi Terry]], CIA intelligence analyst specializing in East Asia


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* [[1nonly]], rapper
* [[Ahn Trio]], [[Juilliard]]-educated classical music trio, featured in print and television ads for Gap<ref>{{cite web|url=http://img.kbs.co.kr/pageerror/|title=페이지를 찾을 수 없습니다.|website=Img.kbs.co.kr|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Ahn Trio]], [[Juilliard]]-educated classical music trio, featured in print and television ads for Gap
* [[Priscilla Ahn]], alternative/folk singer
* [[Priscilla Ahn]], alternative/folk singer
* [[Ailee]], singer based in South Korea
* [[Ailee]], singer based in South Korea
* [[AleXa]], singer based in South Korea
* [[Amerie]], R&B singer-songwriter, actress<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.askmen.com/women/singer_100/145_amerie.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=May 21, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060510094623/http://www.askmen.com/women/singer_100/145_amerie.html |archive-date=May 10, 2006 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* [[Amerie]], R&B singer-songwriter, actress<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.askmen.com/women/singer_100/145_amerie.html |title=AskMen.com - Amerie |access-date=May 21, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060510094623/http://www.askmen.com/women/singer_100/145_amerie.html |archive-date=May 10, 2006 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* [[Anderson Paak]], singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist
* [[Anderson Paak]], singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist
* [[NU'EST|Aaron Kwak]] also known as ARON, member of South Korean boy band [[NU'EST]]
* [[Aron (singer)|Aaron Kwak]], also known as Aron, member of South Korean boy band [[NU'EST]]
* [[Sarah Chang]], classical violinist and recipient of the [[Avery Fisher Prize]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://smclubusa.com/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-05-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060428041640/http://smclubusa.com/ |archivedate=April 28, 2006 |df=mdy-all }} "Meanwhile, under the subtitle “Becoming a World-Famous Violinist,” the unit also pays tribute to Korean-American violinist Sarah Chang..."</ref>
* [[Sarah Chang]], classical violinist and recipient of the [[Avery Fisher Prize]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://smclubusa.com/ |title=&#91;v.5&#93; SM CLUB USA |access-date=2006-05-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060428041640/http://smclubusa.com/ |archive-date=April 28, 2006 |df=mdy-all }} "Meanwhile, under the subtitle “Becoming a World-Famous Violinist,” the unit also pays tribute to Korean-American violinist Sarah Chang..."</ref>
* [[Arden Cho]], model, actress who also displays her singing and songwriting talents on YouTube
* [[Arden Cho]], model, actress who also displays her singing and songwriting talents on YouTube
* [[David Choi]], singer-songwriter and YouTube sensation
* [[David Choi]], singer-songwriter and YouTube sensation
* [[Jae Chong]], music producer, formerly of R&B group Solid
* [[Jae Chong]], music producer, formerly of R&B group Solid
* [[Clara Chung]], singer
* [[Clara Chung]], singer
* [[Dumbfoundead]], rapper
* [[Dumbfoundead]], rapper Jonathan Edgar Park
* [[Dia Frampton]], musician, younger sister of [[Meg Frampton]]
* [[Dia Frampton]], musician, younger sister of [[Meg Frampton]]
* [[Meg Frampton]], musician, older sister of [[Dia Frampton]]
* [[Meg Frampton]], musician, older sister of [[Dia Frampton]]
* [[Shinik Hahm]], conductor, professor
* [[Shinik Hahm]], conductor, professor
* [[Joe Hahn]], founding member of [[alternative rock]] band [[Linkin Park]], multi-platinum and [[Grammy Award]] winner<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yolk.com/v082/linkin1.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-05-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060508073003/http://www.yolk.com/v082/linkin1.html |archivedate=May 8, 2006 |df=mdy-all }} "Hahn, a Korean American..."</ref>
* [[Joe Hahn]], founding member of [[alternative rock]] band [[Linkin Park]], multi-platinum and [[Grammy Award]] winner<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yolk.com/v082/linkin1.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2006-05-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060508073003/http://www.yolk.com/v082/linkin1.html |archive-date=May 8, 2006 |df=mdy-all }} "Hahn, a Korean American..."</ref>
* [[Heejun Han]], singer and ''[[American Idol (season 11)|American Idol]]'' finalist (season 11)
* [[Jessi (musician)|Jessi]], singer and rapper
* [[Huh Yunjin]], singer and member of South Korean girl group [[Le Sserafim]]
* [[HueningKai|Huening Kai]], singer and member of South Korean boy band [[Tomorrow X Together]]
* Huening Bahiyyih, singer and member of South Korean girl group [[Kep1er]]
* [[Laine Hardy]], singer and ''[[American Idol (season 17)|American Idol]]'' winner (season 17)
* [[Hei-Kyung Hong]], soprano with The Metropolitan Opera Company
* [[Hei-Kyung Hong]], soprano with The Metropolitan Opera Company
* [[Hansol Vernon Chwe]], singer; member of southern Korean boy group [[Seventeen (South Korean band) |Seventeen]]
* [[Joshua Hong]], singer; member of southern Korean boy group [[Seventeen (South Korean band)|Seventeen]]
* [[Kim Samuel]], former Produce 101 Contestant & Soloist
* [[Kim Samuel]], former Produce 101 Contestant & Soloist
* [[Taebin|Danny Im]], member of South Korean hip hop group [[1TYM]], R&B singer based in South Korea
* [[Taebin|Danny Im]], member of South Korean hip hop group [[1TYM]], R&B singer based in South Korea
* [[Yuna Ito]], Korean-Japanese, America-born [[J-pop]] singer and actress
* [[Yuna Ito]], Korean-Japanese, American-born [[J-pop]] singer and actress
* [[Jessi (musician)|Jessi]], singer and rapper
* [[Brian Joo]], member of South Korean duo [[Fly to the Sky]], R&B singer based in South Korea
* [[Brian Joo]], member of South Korean duo [[Fly to the Sky]], R&B singer based in South Korea
* [[Tiffany Hwang]], singer, musical actress ''[[Fame (musical)|Fame]]'' as Carmen Diaz; member of South Korean group [[Girls' Generation]]
* [[Jessica Jung]], singer, musical actress of the South Korean version of ''[[Legally Blonde: The Musical]]''; former member of group [[Girls' Generation]]; sister of Krystal Jung
* [[Jessica Jung]], singer, musical actress of the South Korean version of ''[[Legally Blonde: The Musical]]''; former member of group [[Girls' Generation]]; sister of Krystal Jung
* [[Krystal Jung]], singer, dancer, actress, model; member of South Korean group [[f(x) (band)|f(x)]]; sister of Jessica Jung
* [[Krystal Jung]], singer, dancer, actress, model; member of South Korean group [[f(x) (band)|f(x)]]; sister of Jessica Jung
* [[Nicole Jung]], singer, dancer, rapper and former member of [[Kara (South Korean band)|KARA]]
* [[Nicole Jung]], singer, dancer, rapper and former member of [[Kara (South Korean group)|KARA]]
* [[Crystal Kay]], [[J-pop]] ([[Zainichi Korean]]) singer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/columns/SoundDecision.php?id=74|title=Sound Decision - Greeting(s)|website=Animenewsnetwork.com|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Crystal Kay]], [[J-pop]] ([[Zainichi Korean]]) singer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/columns/SoundDecision.php?id=74|title=Sound Decision - Greeting(s)|website=Animenewsnetwork.com|access-date=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[David Kim (violinist)|David Kim]], concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra
* [[David Kim (violinist)|David Kim]], concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra
*[[Dennis Kim]], concertmaster of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra
*[[Kim Eun-sun (conductor)|Eun Sun Kim]], conductor of the San Francisco Opera
* [[Earl Kim]], pianist and composer; [[Harvard University]] professor
* [[Earl Kim]], pianist and composer; [[Harvard University]] professor
* [[Eli Kim]], member of South Korean boy band [[U-KISS]]
* [[Eli Kim]], member of South Korean boy band [[U-KISS]]
* [[George Han Kim]] (also known as Johan Kim), singer and member of former R&B group Solid
* [[George Han Kim]] (also known as Johan Kim), singer and member of former R&B group Solid
* [[Paul Kim (pianist)|Paul Kim]], classical pianist
* [[Paul Kim (pianist)|Paul Kim]], classical pianist
* [[Bekah|Rebecca Kim]], rapper, ex-member of band [[After School (band)|After School]]
* [[Stephanie Kim]], singer, dancer and member of South Korean girl group [[The Grace (band)|The Grace]]
* [[Soovin Kim]], violinist from New York City
* [[Soovin Kim]], violinist from New York City
* [[Andy Lee (South Korean singer)|Andy Lee]], singer, actor, and member of South Korean boy band [[Shinhwa]]
* [[JinJoo Lee]], guitarist and member of [[DNCE]].
* [[JinJoo Lee]], guitarist and member of [[DNCE]].
* [[Kodi Lee]], pianist and singer-songwriter
* [[Kodi Lee]], pianist and singer-songwriter
* [[Megan Lee]], singer, actress
* [[Sean Lee]], violinist, four-season concertmaster and teaching assistant at [[Juilliard]]
* [[Sean Lee]], violinist, four-season concertmaster and teaching assistant at [[Juilliard]]
* [[Sunny (singer)|Sunny Lee]], singer, radio host, member of South Korean group [[Girls' Generation]]
* [[Sunny (singer)|Sunny Lee]], singer, radio host, member of South Korean group [[Girls' Generation]]
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* [[Lucia Micarelli]], violinist
* [[Lucia Micarelli]], violinist
* [[Eric Mun]], rapper, actor and leader/member of South Korean boy band [[Shinhwa]]
* [[Eric Mun]], rapper, actor and leader/member of South Korean boy band [[Shinhwa]]
* [[John Myung]], [[bass guitar]] player of [[progressive metal]] band [[Dream Theater]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metakorean.com/blog/archives/2005/02/07/interview-with-john-myung-korean-poker-pro/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060118052008/http://www.metakorean.com/blog/archives/2005/02/07/interview-with-john-myung-korean-poker-pro/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 18, 2006|title=MetaKorean » Korean American Community » Interview with John Myung, Korean Poker Pro|date=January 18, 2006|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[John Myung]], [[bass guitar]] player of [[progressive metal]] band [[Dream Theater]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metakorean.com/blog/archives/2005/02/07/interview-with-john-myung-korean-poker-pro/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060118052008/http://www.metakorean.com/blog/archives/2005/02/07/interview-with-john-myung-korean-poker-pro/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 18, 2006|title=MetaKorean » Korean American Community » Interview with John Myung, Korean Poker Pro|date=January 18, 2006|access-date=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Eric Nam]], singer and TV host based in South Korea
* [[Eric Nam]], singer and TV host based in South Korea
* [[Soon Hee Newbold]], composer, conductor and violinist
* [[Soon Hee Newbold]], composer, conductor and violinist
* [[Karen O]], lead singer of the [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]]
* [[Karen O]], lead singer of the [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]]
* [[Ken Oak Band|Ken Oak]], vocalist of [[Ken Oak Band]]
* [[Eugene Park]], electric violinist in South Korea
* [[Eugene Park]], electric violinist in South Korea
* [[Jae Park]], singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist for South Korean band [[Day6]]
* [[Jae Park]], singer-songwriter, composer, and former guitarist for South Korean band [[Day6]]
* [[Jay Park]], [[hip hop]] singer, rapper, b-boy, dancer, and former ex leader of [[2PM]]
* [[Jay Park]], [[hip hop]] singer, rapper, b-boy, dancer, and former ex leader of [[2PM]]
* [[John Park (musician)|John Park]], singer and first runner up of ''[[Superstar K2]]'', Korean version of ''[[American Idol]]'', semi-finalist on American Idol.
* [[Joon Park|Park Joon-hyung]], rapper and leader/member of South Korean pop group [[g.o.d]]
* [[Joon Park|Park Joon-hyung]], rapper and leader/member of South Korean pop group [[g.o.d]]
* [[Lena Park]], K-pop, [[R&B]] singer, songwriter, composer
* [[Lena Park]], K-pop, [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singer, songwriter, composer
* [[Mike Park]], ska and punk musician, founder of [[Asian Man Records]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kaffeinebuzz.com/musicreviews-mikepark-northhangookfalling.php|title=Home|website=Kaffeinebuzz.com}}</ref>
* [[Mike Park]], ska and punk musician, founder of [[Asian Man Records]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kaffeinebuzz.com/musicreviews-mikepark-northhangookfalling.php|title=Home|website=Kaffeinebuzz.com}}</ref>
* [[Teddy Park]], member of [[1TYM]], singer/rapper/producer based in South Korea.
* [[Teddy Park]], member of [[1TYM]], singer/rapper/producer based in South Korea.
* [[Todd Park Mohr]], lead vocals/guitars/keyboards/saxophone of [[Big Head Todd and the Monsters]]
* [[Todd Park Mohr]], lead vocals/guitars/keyboards/saxophone of [[Big Head Todd and the Monsters]]
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* [[Peniel Shin]], rapper, and member of South Korean boy group [[BTOB]]
* [[Son Hoyoung]], singer and member of South Korean pop group [[g.o.d]]
* [[Son Hoyoung]], singer and member of South Korean pop group [[g.o.d]]
* [[Susie Suh]], singer-songwriter, signed with [[Epic Records]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sfobserver.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=6dbc13fd29d1ea37c41f1fb84354ccbe |title=San Francisco Observer:For Emerging Korean-American Singer Susie Suh, Songs are Like Tattoos |access-date=2006-05-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071026001919/http://news.sfobserver.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=6dbc13fd29d1ea37c41f1fb84354ccbe |archive-date=October 26, 2007 |df=mdy-all }} "For Emerging Korean-American Singer Susie Suh, Songs are Like Tattoos"</ref>
* John Suh, singer and rapper in the band [[NCT 127]]
* [[Susie Suh]], singer-songwriter, signed with [[Epic Records]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sfobserver.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=6dbc13fd29d1ea37c41f1fb84354ccbe |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-05-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071026001919/http://news.sfobserver.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=6dbc13fd29d1ea37c41f1fb84354ccbe |archivedate=October 26, 2007 |df=mdy-all }} "For Emerging Korean-American Singer Susie Suh, Songs are Like Tattoos"</ref>
* [[Tasha Reid|T]], R&B singer based in South Korea
* [[Tasha Reid|T]], R&B singer based in South Korea
* [[Nosaj Thing]] (Jason Chung), [[electronic music]]ian
* [[Tiger JK]], musician
* [[Tiger JK]], musician
* [[Tim (singer)|Tim]], R&B singer based in South Korea
* [[Tim (singer)|Tim]], R&B singer based in South Korea
* [[Kevin Woo]], singer, dancer and member of South Korean Boy Band [[U-KISS]]
* [[Kiki Wong]], guitarist of [[The Smashing Pumpkins|Smashing Pumpkins]]
* [[Yoo Seung Jun|Steve Seung-Jun Yoo]], singer and dancer formerly based in South Korea
* [[Yoo Seung Jun|Steve Seung-Jun Yoo]], singer and dancer formerly based in South Korea
*[[Scott Yoo]], conductor, host of ''Now hear this'' on the PBS network.
* [[Tiffany Young]], singer, musical actress ''[[Fame (musical)|Fame]]'' as Carmen Diaz; member of South Korean group [[Girls' Generation]]
* [[Japanese Breakfast|Michelle Zauner]], singer and songwriter who performs under the name [[Japanese Breakfast]]
* [[Japanese Breakfast|Michelle Zauner]], singer and songwriter who performs under the name [[Japanese Breakfast]]
* [[Tokimonsta]] (Jennifer Lee), electronic music artist, producer, and DJ
* [[Yaeji|Yaeji Lee]], singer, producer, and DJ
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==Religion==
==Religion==
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* [[Su Bong]], [[Soen Sa Nim]] in the [[Kwan Um School of Zen]] and the designated heir of [[Seung Sahn]]'s lineage
* [[Peter Ahn]], translator of the [[New American Standard Bible]]
* [[Peter Ahn]], translator of the [[New American Standard Bible]]
* [[Eugene Cho]], President of [[Bread for the World]]
* [[Hae Jong Kim]], [[Bishop]] of the [[United Methodist Church]]
* [[Hae Jong Kim]], [[Bishop]] of the [[United Methodist Church]]
* [[Julius Kim]], President of [[The Gospel Coalition]]
* [[Walter Kim]], President of [[National Association of Evangelicals]]
* [[James A. Lee]], President of [[Southern Reformed College and Seminary]]
* [[Michael Oh]], CEO of [[Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization]]
* [[Andrew S. Park]], theologian
* [[Andrew S. Park]], theologian
* [[Angela Warnick Buchdahl]], Rabbi
* [[Angela Warnick Buchdahl]], rabbi


==Science, technology and education==
==Science, technology and education==
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* [[Baik Tae-Ung|Tae-Ung Baik]], professor of law at the University of Hawaii Manoa [[William S. Richardson School of Law]]; legal scholar of international human rights law and Korean law
* [[Baik Tae-Ung|Tae-Ung Baik]], professor of law at the University of Hawaii Manoa [[William S. Richardson School of Law]]; legal scholar of international human rights law and Korean law
* [[Victor Cha]], professor in Asian studies, former Director for Asian Affairs in the White House's National Security Council
* [[Victor Cha]], professor in Asian studies, former Director for Asian Affairs in the White House's National Security Council
* [[Dennis Choi]], neuroscientist at Emory University, member of the [[Institute of Medicine]] of the National Academies, former executive vice president for neuroscience at [[Merck & Co.|Merck]], former chairman of the department of neurology at [[Washington University]] School of Medicine in St. Louis
* [[Dennis Choi]], neuroscientist at Emory University, member of the [[Institute of Medicine]] of the National Academies, former executive vice president for neuroscience at [[Merck & Co.|Merck]], former chairman of the department of neurology at [[Washington University in St. Louis]] [[Washington University School of Medicine|School of Medicine]]
* [[Howard Choi]], [[spinal cord injury]] specialist
* [[Howard Choi]], [[spinal cord injury]] specialist
* [[Esther Choo]], emergency physician and professor at the [[Oregon Health & Science University]]
* [[John Chun]], designer of [[AC Cobra]] and [[Shelby Mustang]] GT350 and GT500 models; [[Tonka Toys]] designer<ref name=startribune>{{cite news|first=Paul|last=Walsh|title=Obituary: John Chun, design wizard behind the Mustang Shelby sports car |url=http://www.startribune.com/local/west/215928201.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue |work=[[Star Tribune]]|date=July 18, 2013|accessdate=July 30, 2013}}</ref>
* [[John Chun]], designer of [[AC Cobra]] and [[Shelby Mustang]] GT350 and GT500 models; [[Tonka Toys]] designer<ref name=startribune>{{cite news|first=Paul|last=Walsh|title=Obituary: John Chun, design wizard behind the Mustang Shelby sports car |url=http://www.startribune.com/local/west/215928201.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue |work=[[Star Tribune]]|date=July 18, 2013|access-date=July 30, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Jefferson Han]], one of the main developers of "multi-touch sensing" technology, owner of [[Perceptive Pixel]] company
* [[Jefferson Han]], one of the main developers of "multi-touch sensing" technology, owner of [[Perceptive Pixel]] company
* [[Moo-Young Han]], physicist
* [[Moo-Young Han]], physicist
* [[Dennis Hong]], professor and the founding director of RoMeLa (Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory) of the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at UCLA<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.romela.org/main/Dr._Dennis_Hong |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-06-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702200327/http://www.romela.org/main/Dr._Dennis_Hong |archivedate=July 2, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* [[Dennis Hong]], professor and the founding director of RoMeLa (Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory) of the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at UCLA<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.romela.org/main/Dr._Dennis_Hong |title=Dr. Dennis Hong - RoMeLa |access-date=2015-06-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702200327/http://www.romela.org/main/Dr._Dennis_Hong |archive-date=July 2, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* [[Waun Ki Hong]], Division Head and Professor at the [[University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center]] and pioneer in field of cancer [[Chemoprophylaxis|chemoprevention]] and cancer medicine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2019 |title=In Remembrance of Dr. Waun Ki Hong |url=https://www.nfcr.org/blog/remembering-dr-waun-ki-hong/ |access-date=2021-08-04 |website=National Foundation for Cancer Research |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first1=Marian |last1=Chu |url=http://www.koreabiomed.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3342 |title=Korean-American oncologist offers valuable advice for physicians |work=[[Korea Biomedical Review]] |date = May 23, 2018 |access-date=2021-08-04}}</ref>
* [[Hyun Yi Kang]], scholar and writer; chair of Women's Studies and Associate Professor in Comparative Literature and English at University of California, Irvine
* [[Hyun Yi Kang]], scholar and writer; chair of Women's Studies and Associate Professor in Comparative Literature and English at University of California, Irvine
* [[Larry Kwak]], world-renowned physician and scientist who has pioneered breakthrough innovations in immunology and cancer vaccines; and named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofhope.org/people/kwak-larry|title=Larry Kwak M.D., Ph.D., oncologist and researcher - City of Hope|website=Cityofhope.org|accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Minsoo Kang (historian and writer)|Minsoo Kang]], historian and writer at [[University of Missouri]]
* [[Minsoo Kang (historian and writer)|Minsoo Kang]], historian and writer at [[University of Missouri]]
* [[Sung Mo Kang|Sung-Mo "Steve" Kang]], chancellor of [[University of California, Merced]]; former professor of electrical and computer engineering at various institutions
* [[Sung Mo Kang|Sung-Mo "Steve" Kang]], chancellor of [[University of California, Merced]]; former professor of electrical and computer engineering at various institutions
* [[Larry Kwak]], world-renowned physician and scientist who has pioneered breakthrough innovations in immunology and cancer vaccines; and named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofhope.org/people/kwak-larry|title=Larry Kwak M.D., Ph.D., oncologist and researcher - City of Hope|website=Cityofhope.org|access-date=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Jaegwon Kim]], William Herbert Perry Faunce Professor of Philosophy at [[Brown University]]
* [[Jaegwon Kim]], William Herbert Perry Faunce Professor of Philosophy at [[Brown University]]
* [[Jeong H. Kim]], president of [[Bell Labs]]
* [[Jeong H. Kim]], president of [[Bell Labs]]
* [[No-Hee Park]], Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles.
* [[Waun Ki Hong]], Division Head and Professor at the [[University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center]] and pioneer in field of cancer [[Chemoprophylaxis|chemoprevention]] and cancer medicine.<ref>https://www.nfcr.org/scientists/waun-ki-hong/</ref><ref>http://www.koreabiomed.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3342</ref>
* [[Jim Yong Kim]], Francois Xavier Bagnoud Professor Health and Human Rights at Harvard University; former director of HIV/AIDS at the [[World Health Organization]]; 17th president of [[Dartmouth College]]; president of the [[World Bank]]
* [[Jim Yong Kim]], Francois Xavier Bagnoud Professor Health and Human Rights at Harvard University; former director of HIV/AIDS at the [[World Health Organization]]; 17th president of [[Dartmouth College]]; president of the [[World Bank]]
* [[June Huh]], 2022 Fields medalist mathematician, professor at [[Princeton University]]
* [[Peter S. Kim]], president of [[Merck & Co.|Merck]], former [[MIT]]-[[Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research]] biochemist, member of [[United States National Academy of Sciences|National Academy of Sciences]]
* [[Peter S. Kim]], president of [[Merck & Co.|Merck]], former [[MIT]]-[[Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research]] biochemist, member of [[United States National Academy of Sciences|National Academy of Sciences]]
* [[Howard Koh]], professor of the Practice of Public Health; associate dean for Public Health Practice at the [[Harvard School of Public Health]]; former Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Health
* [[Howard Koh]], professor of the Practice of Public Health; associate dean for Public Health Practice at the [[Harvard School of Public Health]]; former Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Health
* [[Bandy X. Lee]], psychiatrist with [[Yale University]] and the co-author of the book, ''[[The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump]]''
* [[Benjamin W. Lee]], theoretical physicist (influenced development of the [[Standard Model]])
* [[Benjamin W. Lee]], theoretical physicist (influenced development of the [[Standard Model]])
* [[Chang-Rae Lee]], professor of creative writing at Princeton University; novelist
* [[Chang-Rae Lee]], professor of creative writing at Princeton University; novelist
* [[Jung-Min Lee]], oncologist at the [[National Cancer Institute]]
* [[Marina Lee]], co-founder of an international program on empathy and global citizenship development in youth
* [[David Oh]], NASA engineer and lead flight director of the [[Curiosity (rover)|Mars Curiosity rover]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/19/david-oh-nasa_n_1807113.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=June 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618203442/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/19/david-oh-nasa_n_1807113.html |archive-date=June 18, 2015 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* [[David Oh]], NASA engineer and lead flight director of the [[Curiosity (rover)|Mars Curiosity rover]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/19/david-oh-nasa_n_1807113.html |title=David Oh, NASA Engineer, Switches Family to Mars Time After Curiosity Landing |website=[[HuffPost]] |access-date=June 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618203442/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/19/david-oh-nasa_n_1807113.html |archive-date=June 18, 2015 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* [[Gary Pak]], professor of English at University of Hawaii; one of the most important Asian Hawaiian writers
* [[Andrew S. Park]], Methodist theologian
* [[Andrew S. Park]], Methodist theologian
* [[Gary Pak]], professor of English at [[University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa|University of Hawaii at Mānoa]]; one of the most important Asian Hawaiian writers
* [[No-Hee Park]], Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles.
* [[Mark L. Polansky]], NASA astronaut
* [[Mark L. Polansky]], NASA astronaut
* [[Michelle Rhee]], former chancellor of [[District of Columbia Public Schools]]; education reform advocate
* [[Michelle Rhee]], former chancellor of [[District of Columbia Public Schools]]; education reform advocate
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==Sports==
==Sports==
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* [[Kenny Allen (American football)|Kenny Allen]] Former NFL player; Father is from Korea
* [[Rob Refsnyder]], MLB player; born in Seoul, South Korea, and adopted by a couple from Southern California when he was five months old.
* [[Darwin Barney]], MLB player; grandfather is from Korea and grandmother is from Japan
* [[Darwin Barney]], MLB player; grandfather is from Korea and grandmother is from Japan
* [[Marissa Brandt]], Olympic ice hockey player
* [[Eugene Chung]], former [[NFL]] player, first Korean American to be drafted in the 1st round, played [[offensive line]]
* [[Eugene Chung]], former [[NFL]] player, first Korean American to be drafted in the 1st round, played [[offensive line]]
* [[Rich Cho]], NBA executive, Vice President of Basketball Strategy of [[Memphis Grizzlies]]
* [[Simon Cho]], Olympic speed skater; won the bronze medal in men's 5000 meter relay at the 2010 Vancouver Games
* [[Simon Cho]], Olympic speed skater; won the bronze medal in men's 5000 meter relay at the 2010 Vancouver Games
* [[John Choi (gamer)|John Choi]], e-sports player
* [[Scott Coker]], former mixed martial arts founder and businessman for [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] and [[Bellator MMA]]
* [[Hank Conger]], MLB player
* [[Hank Conger]], MLB player
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* [[Emily Cross]], Olympic fencer; won the silver medal in foil team at the 2008 Beijing Games
* [[Emily Cross]], Olympic fencer; won the silver medal in foil team at the 2008 Beijing Games
* [[Toby Dawson]], Olympic skier, won the bronze medal in men's freestyle skiing at the 2006 Torino Games
* [[Toby Dawson]], Olympic skier, won the bronze medal in men's freestyle skiing at the 2006 Torino Games
* [[Bill Demong]], Olympic skier; mother is half Korean<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/527499/Helen-Demong--an-Adirondack-woman-who-opens-doors.html?nav=5048 |title=Helen Demong: an Adirondack woman who opens doors |accessdate=August 31, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Bill Demong]], Olympic skier; mother is half Korean<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/527499/Helen-Demong--an-Adirondack-woman-who-opens-doors.html?nav=5048 |title=Helen Demong: an Adirondack woman who opens doors |access-date=August 31, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Marcus Demps]], American football player
* [[Marcus Demps]], American football player
* [[Will Demps]], American football player
* [[Will Demps]], American football player
* [[Dane Dunning]], MLB Player
* [[Jake Dunning]], MLB player
* [[Jake Dunning]], MLB player
* [[Tommy Edman]], MLB player, mother is from Korea.
* [[Tommy Edman]], MLB player, mother is from Korea.
* [[Tom Farden]], head coach of the [[Utah Red Rocks]]
* [[Tom Farden]], head coach of the [[Utah Red Rocks]]
* [[Marcus Freeman]], head coach of Notre Dame Football, former NFL player
* [[James Hahn]], professional golfer
* [[James Hahn (golfer)|James Hahn]], professional golfer
* [[Kyle Hamilton]], First-team All-American Notre Dame football player
* [[Benson Henderson]], mixed martial artist, former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] lightweight champion
* [[Benson Henderson]], mixed martial artist, former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] lightweight champion
* [[Sam Howell]], American football quarterback
* [[John Huh]], professional golfer
* [[John Huh]], professional golfer
* [[Vicky Hurst]], professional golfer
* [[Vicky Hurst]], professional golfer
* [[Anthony Kim]], professional golfer
* [[Anthony Kim]], professional golfer
* [[Chloe Kim]], elite snowboarder, Winter X Games gold medalist (superpipe, 2015) Olympic gold medalist (halfpipe, 2018)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2283546/chloe-kims-win-triumph-asian-americans|title=Snowboarder Chloe Kim is a triumph for asian-americans|last=|first=|date=|work=www.outsideonline.com|access-date=February 23, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Chloe Kim]], elite snowboarder, Winter X Games gold medalist (superpipe, 2015) Olympic gold medalist (halfpipe, 2018)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2283546/chloe-kims-win-triumph-asian-americans|title=Snowboarder Chloe Kim is a triumph for asian-americans|work=www.outsideonline.com|access-date=February 23, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Christina Kim]], professional golfer
* [[Christina Kim]], professional golfer
* [[Kevin Kim]], tennis player
* [[Kevin Kim]], tennis player
* [[Jessica Pegula]], tennis player; daughter of [[Terrence Pegula|Terrence]] and [[Kim Pegula]]
* [[Jessica Pegula]], tennis player; daughter of [[Terry Pegula|Terry]] and [[Kim Pegula]]
* [[Kim Pegula]], businesswoman and co-owner of [[Pegula Sports and Entertainment]] ([[Buffalo Bills]], [[Buffalo Sabres]], and other teams) alongside her husband Terry; born in Seoul and adopted by an American family at age 5
* [[Younghoe Koo]], American football player
* [[Younghoe Koo]], American football player
* [[Tae Man Kwon]], Hapkido Grand Master; 9th degree Black Belt
* [[Tae Man Kwon]], Hapkido Grand Master; 9th degree Black Belt
*[[Alison Lee]], professional golfer
* [[Jeanette Lee (pool player)|Jeanette Lee]], pool player, nicknamed "The Black Widow" for her tendency to wear black<ref>'''Jeanette Lee''' – {{cite web |url=http://www.onthesnap.com/players/jeanette_lee.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-09-02 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000824164957/http://www.onthesnap.com/players/jeanette_lee.htm |archivedate=August 24, 2000 |df=mdy-all }} "As a first generation Korean American, Jeanette was raised in a bilingual household which stressed both Korean traditional values and the American ideal of opportunity."</ref>
*[[Brandun Lee]], professional boxer
* [[Jeanette Lee (pool player)|Jeanette Lee]], pool player, nicknamed "The Black Widow" for her tendency to wear black<ref>'''Jeanette Lee''' – {{cite web |url=http://www.onthesnap.com/players/jeanette_lee.htm |title=Jeanette Lee |access-date=2006-09-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000824164957/http://www.onthesnap.com/players/jeanette_lee.htm |archive-date=August 24, 2000 |df=mdy-all }} "As a first generation Korean American, Jeanette was raised in a bilingual household which stressed both Korean traditional values and the American ideal of opportunity."</ref>
* [[John Lee (placekicker)|John Lee]], former football player
* [[John Lee (placekicker)|John Lee]], former football player
* [[Sammy Lee (diver)|Sammy Lee]], diver, first American-born male Asian Olympic gold medalist
* [[Sammy Lee (diver)|Sammy Lee]], diver, first American-born male Asian Olympic gold medalist
* [[David Lipsky (golfer)|David Lipsky]], professional golfer; mother is from Korea
* [[David Lipsky (golfer)|David Lipsky]], professional golfer; mother is from Korea
* [[Moon Tae-jong]], professional basketball player
* [[Moon Tae-jong]], professional basketball player
* [[Kyler Murray]], [[NFL]] quarterback
* [[Kevin Na]], professional golfer
* [[Kevin Na]], professional golfer
* [[Naomi Nari Nam]], figure skater
* [[Naomi Nari Nam]], figure skater
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* [[Angela Park]], professional golfer
* [[Angela Park]], professional golfer
* [[Jane Park]], professional golfer
* [[Jane Park]], professional golfer
* [[Richard Park]], NHL player
* [[Richard Park (ice hockey)|Richard Park]], NHL player
* [[BJ Penn]], mixed martial artist and former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] lightweight and welterweight champion
* [[B.J. Penn]], mixed martial artist and former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] lightweight and welterweight champion
* [[Casey Phair]], South Korean professional footballer
* [[Rob Refsnyder]], MLB player; born in Seoul, South Korea, and adopted by a couple from Southern California when he was five months old.
* [[Jhoon Rhee]], [[taekwondo]] master and entrepreneur
* [[Jhoon Rhee]], [[taekwondo]] master and entrepreneur
* [[Joshua Shim]], American football quarterback
* [[Terrmel Sledge]], MLB player
* [[Terrmel Sledge]], MLB player
* [[Daewon Song]], professional skateboarder
* [[Daewon Song]], professional skateboarder
* [[Sonya Thomas]], aka "Black Widow," competitive eater, holder of 29 world titles
* [[Sonya Thomas]], aka "Black Widow," competitive eater, holder of 29 world titles
* [[Hines Ward]], football player, [[Super Bowl MVP|MVP]] of [[Super Bowl XL]]
* [[Hines Ward]], football player, [[Super Bowl MVP|MVP]] of [[Super Bowl XL]]
* [[Michelle Wie]], professional golfer
* [[Michelle Wie West]], professional golfer
* [[Alex Yi]], soccer player
* [[Alex Yi]], soccer player
* [[Cameron (wrestler)|Ariane Andrew]] also known as Cameron, professional wrestler
* [[Cameron (wrestler)|Ariane Andrew]] also known as Cameron, professional wrestler
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==Other==
==Other==
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* [[Emma Broyles]], [[Miss America]] 2022, as [[Miss Alaska#Winners|Miss Alaska]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thiessen |first=Mark |date=December 17, 2021|title=New Miss America first Alaskan, Korean American title holder|url=https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-sports-lifestyle-arts-and-entertainment-alaska-ab5c0f2645fcf7b4a883207fd15955c3|access-date=2021-12-18 |work=AP NEWS|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Philip Jaisohn]], first Korean to become an American citizen; first Korean American to receive an American medical degree
* [[Philip Jaisohn]], first Korean to become an American citizen; first Korean American to receive an American medical degree (Originally from [[Boseong County]], [[Jeollanam-do]], [[South Korea]])
* [[Song Oh-kyun]], Korean independence activist
* [[Song Yi-kyun]], Korean independence activist and aviator
* [[Yeonmi Park]], [[North Korean defector]]


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.kaps.org/ KAPS] – Korean American Professionals Society
* [http://www.kaps.org/ KAPS] – Korean American Professionals Society
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060920152657/http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/chhan/Chung-Souk_files/koramelit.htm KorAmeLit.htm] – selection of Korean-American literature
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060920152657/http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/chhan/Chung-Souk_files/koramelit.htm KorAmeLit.htm] – selection of Korean-American literature
* [https://archive.is/20130127051603/http://www.koreamjournal.com/ KoreAm Journal] – news, stories, and issues of Korean Americans nationwide
* [https://archive.today/20130127051603/http://www.koreamjournal.com/ KoreAm Journal] – news, stories, and issues of Korean Americans nationwide
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100513065310/http://koreanamericanliterature.com/ Korean American Literature] – comprehensive bibliography of Korean American authors and their books
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100513065310/http://koreanamericanliterature.com/ Korean American Literature] – comprehensive bibliography of Korean American authors and their books
* [http://www.arirangeducation.com/ Arirang] – interactive history of Korean Americans
* [http://www.arirangeducation.com/ Arirang] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927061412/http://www.arirangeducation.com/ |date=September 27, 2011 }} – interactive history of Korean Americans


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[[Category:American people of Korean descent|*]]
[[Category:Overseas Korean groups|Americans]]
[[Category:Korean diaspora by country|Americans]]
[[Category:Lists of American people of Asian descent|Korean Americans]]
[[Category:Lists of American people of Asian descent|Korean Americans]]
[[Category:Lists of American people by ethnic or national origin|Korean]]
[[Category:Lists of American people by ethnicity|Korean]]
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The following is a list of notable Korean Americans, including original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants.

To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Korean American or must have references showing they are Korean American and are notable.

Lists of Americans
By US state
By ethnicity

Art and design

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Business

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Community Leaders and Activists

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Criminals and murderers

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Culinary arts

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Entertainment

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Journalism

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Law and government

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Elected officials

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Literature

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See Korean American writers for a more extensive list.

Military

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Music

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Religion

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Science, technology and education

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Sports

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References

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  1. ^ a b Lela Lee – [1] "I am Korean American. My parents immigrated and I was born here. I was actually the only daughter to be born in the U.S. I grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles, an hour east of Los Angeles. When I grew up, there were probably two other Asian families and we were made fun of. They would say, "Oh are you Chinese?" And I would say, "No." And they would say, "Are you Japanese?" And I would say, "No." And they would say, "Well, what are you then?" I would say, "I'm Korean" and they would say, "Where is that?" My parents were probably part of the first influx of Koreans to come to the U.S. at that time in the early 70s."
  2. ^ "Myartspace>blog: Art Space Talk: Amy Sol". Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 3, 2008.
  3. ^ "Turning Adversity into Opportunity - YPO". Ypo.org. October 6, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "Thai Lee Owns America's Largest Woman-Owned Business: Forbes". KoreAm. Archived from the original on June 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "Jane Park Co Founder (Julep)". Startupgrind.com. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  6. ^ "Fitbit's launch in Korea a big step for company". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 22, 2014.
  7. ^ ""Dr. Chef" Jay Lee hopes his Ribsticks BBQ restaurant smokes the competition". Cleveland.com. December 27, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  8. ^ Solis, Jacob (July 29, 2019). "Former Miss Nevada enters race for 4th Congressional District". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  9. ^ Fouriezos, Nick (January 27, 2020). "FROM SIN CITY MODEL TO GOP CONGRESSWOMAN?". OZY. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  10. ^ Sung-Hi Lee – [2] Archived August 20, 2006, at the Wayback Machine "Korean hottie Sung Hi Lee"
  11. ^ "Eun Yang". NBC4 Washington. October 13, 2008.
  12. ^ Kristie Cattafi (January 3, 2019). "Palisades Park makes history in Bergen County, swears in first Korean-American mayor". NorthJersey.com - part of the USA Today network. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  13. ^ "The Making of Peter Rhee". KoreAm. Archived from the original on August 6, 2015.
  14. ^ "AskMen.com - Amerie". Archived from the original on May 10, 2006. Retrieved May 21, 2006.
  15. ^ "[v.5] SM CLUB USA". Archived from the original on April 28, 2006. Retrieved May 21, 2006. "Meanwhile, under the subtitle “Becoming a World-Famous Violinist,” the unit also pays tribute to Korean-American violinist Sarah Chang..."
  16. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 8, 2006. Retrieved May 21, 2006.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) "Hahn, a Korean American..."
  17. ^ "Sound Decision - Greeting(s)". Animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  18. ^ "MetaKorean » Korean American Community » Interview with John Myung, Korean Poker Pro". January 18, 2006. Archived from the original on January 18, 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  19. ^ "Home". Kaffeinebuzz.com.
  20. ^ "San Francisco Observer:For Emerging Korean-American Singer Susie Suh, Songs are Like Tattoos". Archived from the original on October 26, 2007. Retrieved May 21, 2006. "For Emerging Korean-American Singer Susie Suh, Songs are Like Tattoos"
  21. ^ Walsh, Paul (July 18, 2013). "Obituary: John Chun, design wizard behind the Mustang Shelby sports car". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
  22. ^ "Dr. Dennis Hong - RoMeLa". Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  23. ^ "In Remembrance of Dr. Waun Ki Hong". National Foundation for Cancer Research. January 4, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  24. ^ Chu, Marian (May 23, 2018). "Korean-American oncologist offers valuable advice for physicians". Korea Biomedical Review. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  25. ^ "Larry Kwak M.D., Ph.D., oncologist and researcher - City of Hope". Cityofhope.org. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  26. ^ "David Oh, NASA Engineer, Switches Family to Mars Time After Curiosity Landing". HuffPost. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  27. ^ "Helen Demong: an Adirondack woman who opens doors". Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  28. ^ "Snowboarder Chloe Kim is a triumph for asian-americans". www.outsideonline.com. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  29. ^ Jeanette Lee – "Jeanette Lee". Archived from the original on August 24, 2000. Retrieved September 2, 2006. "As a first generation Korean American, Jeanette was raised in a bilingual household which stressed both Korean traditional values and the American ideal of opportunity."
  30. ^ Thiessen, Mark (December 17, 2021). "New Miss America first Alaskan, Korean American title holder". AP NEWS. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
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