Koreans in New York City
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As of the 2011 American Community Survey, New York City is home to 100,000 ethnic Koreans, with two-thirds living in the borough of Queens. On the other hand, the overall Greater New York combined statistical area enumerated 218,764 Korean American residents as of the 2010 United States Census, the second-largest population of Koreans in the United States outside of Korea and the most prominent.
Congregating in Manhattan's Koreatown. 40°44′49″N 73°59′13″W / 40.747°N 73.987°W / 40.747; -73.987
The Long Island Koreatown originated in Flushing, Queens before sprawling eastward along Northern Boulevard and eventually into Nassau County. 40°44′32″N 73°52′43″W / 40.74221°N 73.87863°W / 40.74221; -73.87863
Korean American residents in Queens can enjoy an urban oasis at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Korean American residents also prominently use the Queens Library in Flushing.
Korean Americans
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Korean Americans are Americans who are of full or partial Korean ethnic descent. The majority of Korean Americans trace their ancestry to South Korea.
Korean Americans have achieved a high demographic profile in some U.S. cities, including New York City.
Korean American football player in Chicago, 1918
A wide range of Korean Americans
Juju Chang is an American television journalist for ABC News, and currently serves as an anchor of Nightline.