RANGEL--the Republic of Korea was an impoverished casualty of imperialism and war. It has since grown to be affluent and productive beyond the wildest dreams of the American and South Korean soldiers who fought shouldertoshoulder for freedom and democracy during the Korean War. There are over two million Americans of Korean descent living throughout the United States. from Hawaii. where the first Korean immigrants landed a little more than a century ago. to New York. which is home to one of the largest and most vibrant Korean American communities in the Nation. It is important to note that Korean Americans have made significant contributions in New York politically. economically. culturally and through their various civic and religious organizations. The newly elected President of the Republic of Korea is a distinguished statesman and prominent business leader.
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