Korean Americans

Immigrants from Seoul

Korean Americans are people of Korean ancestry living in the United States.

The term encompasses immigrants from Korea and their descendants, now one of the largest Asian American groups.

Korean Americans have established significant communities in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta, often centered around Korean-owned businesses and churches.

My Korean American neighbors run the dry cleaner on Main Street.

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