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All posts tagged "Washington"

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  Korean American tops city council bid in Seattle suburb

  By The Korea Times Seattle staff It looks like a Korean American will take the District 3 seat of SeaTac, Washington. Peter Kwon, 46, received more than 60 percent of votes against opponent Sally Andrew’s 39 percent...

  • Posted November 9, 2015
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  Seattle public schools names Korean American educator to equity committee

  Dr. Julie Kang, an advisory board member at the University of Washington, was named to the Equity and Race Advisory Committee of Seattle Public Schools last week. Kang will serve a year in the role. The ERAC...

  • Posted October 22, 2015
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  Korean org opens scholarship applications for WA college students

  Washington state’s KAGRO will roll out $1,000 scholarships to 10 students in celebration of its 30th year since foundation. According to the organization, any college students attending in-state institutions may apply. Students must demonstrate leadership and volunteer...

  • Posted October 12, 2015
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  Korean American tops Washington blues indie chart

  Jimmy Lee, a Korean American indie musician, was ranked No. 1 on ReverbNation’s Washington blues chart this week. His 2013 release “I Am A Blues Man” is a self-made effort. ReverbNation is an indie music community that...

  • Posted September 9, 2015
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  Documentary records Washington Korean American community

  By The Korea Times Seattle staff The Korean American Coalition of Washington has begun work on a documentary detailing the Korean American community. The project is led by KAC-WA Vice President Julie Kang, directed by local filmmaker...

  • Posted July 28, 2015
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• ‘Piano prodigy’ Nathan Lee wins e-Piano Junior Competition

  Thirteen-year-old Nathan Lee won the international e-Piano Junior Competition in Minnesota last Thursday. Lee, who hails from Sammamish, Wash., took home the $8,000 grand prize from a pool of 20 contestants. The contest — which invites classical...

  • Posted June 23, 2015
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• Cup Noodle Concert coming to Seattle Korean community

  A Seattle Korean American church is holding its fourth Cup Noodle Concert to help collect food for those who need it. The Seattle Dream Church has organized performances by a local Korean youth choir and professional musicians...

  • Posted June 16, 2015
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