Hyoungjae Kim

A roundtable discussion, hosted by Korea Daily, brought out generational divides between first-generation immigrant parents and second-generation youth. Contrasting values centered around academic pressure, independence and cultural expectations.

The emphasis on success adopted by Korean American parents puts undue pressure on children to excel academically, leading to increased stress, depression and strained parent-child relationships.

The emphasis on success adopted by Korean American parents puts undue pressure on children to excel academically, leading to increased stress, depression and strained parent-child relationships. Strict parenting styles, and expectations of academic success, rooted in traditional Korean values, often clash with the more individualistic approaches prevalent in the U.S.

A roundtable discussion, hosted by Korea Daily, brought out generational divides between first-generation immigrant parents and second-generation youth. Contrasting values centered around academic pressure, independence and cultural expectations.

A survey conducted by the Korea Daily found 9 out of 10 Koreans experienced feelings of depression in the past three years with 70 percent of them relying on their own abilities to power through it.

A chat room at a community center becomes a safe space for Koreans and Korean Americans in Los Angeles to discuss their mental health struggles.

Why is the Korean American suicide rate so high? Mental health experts point to culture and environment.

The prevalence of suicide among Koreans is raising alarm. Research by the Korea Daily indicates that 2,353 Koreans took their own lives nationwide from 2011 to 2022.