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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Clinton doesn't have anything against Asian-Americans. The problem is that there just aren't enough Asian-American politicians out there. And according to Los Angeles City Councillor Michael Woo, who is also a front-running candidate for mayor, this lack of politicians is a self-fulfilling prophecy. "As there start to be more Asian-American politicians, more Asian-Americans will consider political careers," he says...

Author: By Beong-soo Kim, | Title: The Myth of (Asian) America | 1/6/1993 | See Source »

...years ago, Kim, a perennial opponent of South Korean dictators, merged his opposition party with that of outgoing President Roh Tae Woo. The move surprised many but proved to be politically savvy. Running as the candidate of the predominant Democratic Liberal Party, Kim beat his longtime rival, the fiery populist Kim Dae Jung, 67, by 42% to 34%. He was helped by the poor showing of Chung Ju Yung, 77, the former chairman of the Hyundai conglomerate and his main competitor among conservative and middle-class voters, who received only 16% of the vote. Kim, campaigning for "change with stability...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Seoul Survivor | 12/28/1992 | See Source »

...just made our Star Market trek--for Thanksgiving, we'll be cooking a big dinner in the kitchen of a high school friend who lives in North House. Then we're going to eat it in the dining hall, because it will be deserted," said Katherine A. Woo...

Author: By David P. Bardeen, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER | Title: Students Make Holiday Plans | 11/25/1992 | See Source »

...last year and it was a lot of fun. It's kind of a tradition now," Woo said...

Author: By David P. Bardeen, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER | Title: Students Make Holiday Plans | 11/25/1992 | See Source »

...Woo and other students remaining at Harvard have been raiding area stores for Thanksgiving-related purchases...

Author: By David P. Bardeen, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER | Title: Students Make Holiday Plans | 11/25/1992 | See Source »

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