Korean-Americans learn Spanish to help out at work

In a city long known for ethnic ghettos and virtual walls between segregated neighborhoods, Sue Choe is something of a trailblazer. The Korean-American is hustling to learn Spanish. "Bienvenido a mi tienda," Choe proudly welcomes visitors into her Koreatown Laundromat, over the rumbling of dryers. The businesswoman's cultural leap is not only an acknowledgment of how fast many neighborhoods are turning Latino. It's part of an urgent attempt by Korean-American leaders to quell escalating tensions in the neighborhood. READ FULL STORY
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