KoreAm Journal

Infobox_Magazine
title = KoreAm Journal

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editor= Corina Knoll
publisher = James Ryu
frequency = Monthly
category = Culture
company = Korean American Publications
firstdate = 1990
country = United States
language = English
website = [http://www.koreamjournal.com/ KoreAmJournal.com]
issn = 1541-1931

"KoreAm Journal" is a monthly magazine that highlights the news, stories and issues of Korean Americans. The magazine has featured prominent Korean Americans leaders, entertainers, sports athletes, and entrepreneurs. The magazine is written entirely in English.

History

Established in 1990, KoreAm Journal is a rapidly growing monthly magazine that highlights the news, stories and issues of Korean Americans nationwide. What started as a local paper went national in 1997 with a new journal format. In February 1999 KoreAm Journal emerged as a glossy magazine and became available at select newsstands and bookstores across North America and Korea. The publication is published entirely in color.

By embracing all generations, including the mixed-race and adoptee communities, KoreAm Journal has become the most widely circulated (more than 40,000 readers), longest-running, independent English-language publication serving the Korean American community. It has been featured in publications, including Atlantic Monthly and Monolid, and KoreAm articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times Syndicate. [cite web|url=http://www.koreamjournal.com/main/about_us.php|title=KoreaAm history|]

KoreAm Journal has featured Korean Americans in the entertainment, media and sports world such as Margaret Cho, John Cho, and Grace Park. The magazine as well features Korean Americans outside the entertainment world in individual and personal struggles as well as success stories in the business world such as Shelly Hwang (founder of Pinkberry). KoreAm has covered topics affecting Korean Americans, Korean adoptees and Koreans living in America. Topics such as the Virginia Tech massacre, Korean Americans affected by Hurricane Katrina and Korean American single mothers.

KoreAm Journal is available at select newsstands and bookstores throughout the United States including Barnes and Noble, and Borders locations. [cite web|url=http://www.koreamjournal.com/main/about_us.php|title=KoreaAm history|]

Editors & Writers

Editors
* Lou Chung
* Julie Ha
* Shenne Hahn
* Corina Knoll
* Eric J. Lawrence
* Ken Lee
* Jimmy Lee
* James Ryu
* Larry J. TazumaFrequent writers and contributors
* Banana Man
* Grace E. Jang
* Jun Kim
* Donnie Kwak
* K.W. Lee
* Charse Yun
* Min Jung Kim
* Michelle Woo

Front cover or topic listing

A monthly listing of people/topics featured on the front covers of KoreAm starting in 1999. main|List of KoreAm Journal front covers

Events hosted by KoreAm Journal

* Unforgettable: A formal fundraising event, which began in 2002 and features appearances and performances by Korean American celebrities. It also honors Korean Americans for their achievements in various fields.
* "K-Jam" Basketball Tournament: A 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The event began in 2004.
* KoreAm Pro-Am: A professional-amateur golf tournament that benefits The LPGA Foundation and their efforts in acculturating international golfers into the LPGA Tour.

Awards

* 2008 Asian Pacific American Community Award by Assembly member Ted Lieu.
* 2005 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards, Region 5: Best Nonfiction Magazine Features
* 2004 New California Media Awards: International; Youth Voice; Workplace Issues/Economy; Investigative/In-depth (runner-up); Arts, Sports & Entertainment (runner-up)
* 2003 New California Media Awards: Arts/Culture
* 2003 PACE Setter Award presented by the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment
* 2002 Outstanding Service on Behalf of the Korean American community presented by the Korean American Bar Association of Southern California
* 2002 Annual Community Service Award presented by the Korean American Coalition San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
* 2000 GLAAD Media Award nominee

ee Also

* Korean American
* Asian American
* Koreans
* List of Korean Americans
* Korean adoptee
* Korean American writers
* List of Korea-related topics

External links

* [http://www.koreamjournal.com/ KoreAm Journal online]
* [http://www.asianweek.com/2008/09/29/asian-american-ethnic-media-survives-tough-times/ Asian American Ethnic Media Survives Tough Times]