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Trump's Return Sparks Fear Among Korean Americans

1/21/2026

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Kim Dong-seok of the Korean American Grassroots Conference says the first year of U.S. President Donald Trump's return to power in 2025 has instilled "pure fear" in the Korean American community.
He says protections for immigrants disappeared, creating a climate where non-citizens are presumed criminals.
Trump's administration, backed by Project 2025, aims to prioritize stability for white Americans.

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Kim Dong-seok of the Korean American Grassroots Conference says the first year of U.S. President Donald Trump's return to power in 2025 has instilled "pure fear" in the Korean American community.
He says protections for immigrants disappeared, creating a climate where non-citizens are presumed criminals.
Trump's administration, backed by Project 2025, aims to prioritize stability for white Americans.