James Kim
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James Kim (born August 9, 1971) is a Korean American technology analyst currently working for CNET. He runs a gadget blog called Crave with Veronica Belmont. In the past he has also spent time in front of the camera for the former TechTV television network, in particular The Screen Savers as a host for Call for Help and Fresh Gear.
Disappearance
James Kim and his family were reported missing on November 30, 2006. They were last seen in Portland, Oregon on November 25, where they had brunch with friends. They were expected to drive to Gold Beach, Oregon and then travel back to San Francisco, California. The San Francisco Police Department is currently investigating the matter.
Search and rescue teams were looking for the family along the many coastal highways from Southern Oregon's Curry County to Roseburg's Douglas County as it has been discovered that the family used their credit card at a Denny's in the area.
James' friends throughout the technology and entertainment industries have given publicity to the disappearance and requested help from anyone who might be able to help, especially residents of California, Oregon, and Washington.
They were last seen driving a silver 2005 Saab 9-2x with the California plates "DOESF"
Kati Kim and her two children were found alive by a private helicopter on December 4, 2006. The three were airlifted out of the area and transferred by ambulance to a local hospital. James remains missing; according to his wife, he set out two days before with snowshoes to look for help.