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Korean community ‘shocked’ by 10 deaths in mass shooting near LA

Ten people were killed in a shooting spree after a Lunar New Year celebration in a city near Los Angeles in the western United States with many Asian residents.

It must have been shocking news for the Korean community.

Let’s find out more about the situation by contacting local residents in LA.

Steve Kang, vice president of the Korean Society of Los Angeles, is involved.

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Even though it’s the New Year holidays, it’s hard to say hello. Were you surprised?

First of all, the city of Monterey Park, where the shooting took place, is located in the southwest How far is it from LA by car? It is said to be the first Asian majority city in the US, but I wonder if our Korean residents get a job there or come and go often.

The incident happened at a dance club near Garvey Avenue in the heart of Monterey Park around 10:00 pm local time You must have been very surprised When did you hear the news?

Fortunately, it is known that there has been no damage to Korean residents so far. Has the Korea Society itself calculated the damage?

There is no immediate damage, but since the suspect is Asian, it seems we can’t help but worry about the repercussions. Is there any possibility that there is a phenomenon of ‘Asian hate’ as it is an event that coincides with the Lunar New Year Asian Festival event?

The United States is known as the “land of immigration,” where people of all backgrounds and colors can realize their dreams through their own efforts. Nevertheless, discrimination against immigrants often occurs. How is the situation today?

It seems that this event should be used as an opportunity to think about the security issues of Korean residents once again. What should the consulate general or the Korean American association pay more attention to in the future?

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