Tag: Korean Methodist Church
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Ridley, Delano,Fresno and Dinuba: The Korean Community in Central California
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Read in Korean The early immigrants from Hawaii and the homeland who came to the mainland U.S. first arrived in San Francisco. From there, they scattered to find work, primarily in cities adjacent to California. In California, they mainly engaged in farming or fruit picking. In Northern California, they cultivated rice and radishes, while in…
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Lee Dae-Wi (David Lee) (1878–1928): A Life of Sacrifice and Service
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Read in Korean Born in Pyongyang, Pyeongnam, he graduated from Soongsil Middle School, a Christian school, and came to the United States in 1903 for the purpose of studying abroad. In 1903, he organized a social club in San Francisco with Ahn Chang-ho and took the lead in the movement to improve the living conditions…
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Yang Joo-sam (1879 – Missing): Publisher of the First Korean Monthly Magazine ‘Daedo’
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Read in Korean Yang Joo-sam arrived in San Francisco in 1906, during a time when the city was struggling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. He was on his way to the East Coast for further studies, with the intention of dedicating himself to serving his country and its people. However, his deep love…