List of Korean Americans explained

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.

Art and design

Business

Community Leaders and Activists

Criminals and murderers

Culinary arts

Entertainment

Journalism

Law and government

Elected officials

Literature

See Korean American writers for a more extensive list.

Military

Music

Religion

Science, technology and education

Sports

Other

External links

Notes and References

  1. 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."
  2. Web site: Myartspace>blog: Art Space Talk: Amy Sol . July 3, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081007020130/http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2007/08/art-space-talk-amy-sol.html . October 7, 2008 . dead . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: Turning Adversity into Opportunity - YPO. October 6, 2014. Ypo.org. May 27, 2018.
  4. Web site: Thai Lee Owns America's Largest Woman-Owned Business: Forbes. KoreAm. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150615042446/http://iamkoream.com/thai-lee-owns-americas-largest-woman-owned-business-forbes/. June 15, 2015. mdy-all.
  5. Web site: Jane Park Co Founder (Julep). Startupgrind.com. May 27, 2018.
  6. Web site: Fitbit's launch in Korea a big step for company. Korea JoongAng Daily. January 22, 2014 .
  7. Web site: "Dr. Chef" Jay Lee hopes his Ribsticks BBQ restaurant smokes the competition. Cleveland.com. December 27, 2016. May 27, 2018.
  8. News: Solis. Jacob. Former Miss Nevada enters race for 4th Congressional District. July 29, 2019 . The Nevada Independent. July 29, 2019.
  9. Web site: Fouriezos. Nick. 2020-01-27. FROM SIN CITY MODEL TO GOP CONGRESSWOMAN?. 2021-08-30. OZY. en.
  10. Sung-Hi Lee – http://www.beyondhollywood.com/gallery/category/sung-hi-lee/ "Korean hottie Sung Hi Lee"
  11. Web site: Eun Yang. NBC4 Washington. October 13, 2008 .
  12. Web site: Palisades Park makes history in Bergen County, swears in first Korean-American mayor. Kristie Cattafi. NorthJersey.com - part of the USA Today network. January 3, 2019. January 31, 2019.
  13. Web site: The Making of Peter Rhee. KoreAm. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150806061445/http://iamkoream.com/the-making-of-peter-rhee-world-renowned-trauma-surgeon/. August 6, 2015. mdy-all.
  14. Web site: AskMen.com - Amerie . May 21, 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060510094623/http://www.askmen.com/women/singer_100/145_amerie.html . May 10, 2006 . dead . mdy-all .
  15. Web site: [v.5] SM CLUB USA . 2006-05-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060428041640/http://smclubusa.com/ . April 28, 2006 . mdy-all . "Meanwhile, under the subtitle “Becoming a World-Famous Violinist,” the unit also pays tribute to Korean-American violinist Sarah Chang..."
  16. Web site: Archived copy . 2006-05-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060508073003/http://www.yolk.com/v082/linkin1.html . May 8, 2006 . mdy-all . "Hahn, a Korean American..."
  17. Web site: Sound Decision - Greeting(s). Animenewsnetwork.com. May 27, 2018.
  18. Web site: MetaKorean » Korean American Community » Interview with John Myung, Korean Poker Pro. https://web.archive.org/web/20060118052008/http://www.metakorean.com/blog/archives/2005/02/07/interview-with-john-myung-korean-poker-pro/. dead. January 18, 2006. January 18, 2006. May 27, 2018.
  19. Web site: Home. Kaffeinebuzz.com.
  20. Web site: San Francisco Observer:For Emerging Korean-American Singer Susie Suh, Songs are Like Tattoos . 2006-05-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071026001919/http://news.sfobserver.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=6dbc13fd29d1ea37c41f1fb84354ccbe . October 26, 2007 . mdy-all . "For Emerging Korean-American Singer Susie Suh, Songs are Like Tattoos"
  21. News: Paul. Walsh. Obituary: John Chun, design wizard behind the Mustang Shelby sports car . Star Tribune. July 18, 2013. July 30, 2013.
  22. Web site: Dr. Dennis Hong - RoMeLa . 2015-06-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150702200327/http://www.romela.org/main/Dr._Dennis_Hong . July 2, 2015 . mdy-all .
  23. Web site: January 4, 2019 . In Remembrance of Dr. Waun Ki Hong . 2021-08-04 . National Foundation for Cancer Research . en-US.
  24. Web site: Marian . Chu . Korean-American oncologist offers valuable advice for physicians . . May 23, 2018 . 2021-08-04.
  25. Web site: Larry Kwak M.D., Ph.D., oncologist and researcher - City of Hope. Cityofhope.org. May 27, 2018.
  26. Web site: David Oh, NASA Engineer, Switches Family to Mars Time After Curiosity Landing . . June 18, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150618203442/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/19/david-oh-nasa_n_1807113.html . June 18, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  27. Web site: Helen Demong: an Adirondack woman who opens doors . August 31, 2012.
  28. News: Snowboarder Chloe Kim is a triumph for asian-americans. www.outsideonline.com. February 23, 2018.
  29. Jeanette Lee – Web site: Jeanette Lee . 2006-09-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20000824164957/http://www.onthesnap.com/players/jeanette_lee.htm . August 24, 2000 . 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."
  30. News: Thiessen . Mark . December 17, 2021. New Miss America first Alaskan, Korean American title holder. 2021-12-18 . AP NEWS. en.

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