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Because South Korea had at the time a thirty-month mandatory military service for males, it was noted that many Korean immigrants had experience with handling firearms. [10] The actions of the rooftop Koreans sparked debates about gun control and vigilantism, while simultaneously spurring praise for the residents' bravery and resourcefulness. [11]
The 1992 Los Angeles riots (also called the South Central riots, Rodney King riots, or the 1992 Los Angeles uprising) [5] [6] were a series of riots and civil disturbances that occurred in Los Angeles County, California, United States, during April and May 1992.
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots on April 29, Korean American and Black community leaders are planning a series of unity events to
The Los Angeles mayor's office estimated that 65 percent of all businesses vandalized during the riots were Korean-owned. [26] [27] [28] On August 17, 1991, while Du was awaiting trial, a small fire occurred at her store. [29] During the 1992 riots, Du's store was looted and burned down; it never reopened.
Ted Soqui photographed the LA Riots in 1992. Thirty years later, he returned to those locations using the same kind of camera and 35mm film.
John Cho, Korean Americans, Los Angeles Riots, Troublemaker John Cho's young adult novel about the L.A. riots wants us to look beyond 'rooftop Koreans' Skip to main content
The L.A. Riot Spectacular; LA 92 (film) M. Cecil Murray; P. 1992 Los Angeles riots in popular culture; R. The Riot Within; Rooftop Koreans; S. ... We Shall Be Free ...
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