Korean-Americans face ‘pure fear’ under Trump’s immigration policies, activist says

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by The Korea TimesJanuary 20, 2026 at 09:51 AM
Korean-Americans face ‘pure fear’ under Trump’s immigration policies, activist says

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According to Kim Dong-seok, head of the Korean American Grassroots Conference (KAGC), Korean-Americans are experiencing "pure fear" due to President Trump's immigration policies. Kim states that the institutional tolerance that once protected immigrants has disappeared, replaced by a political environment that presumes criminality among non-citizens. He claims the distinction between lawful and unlawful immigrants is not being enforced, leading to indiscriminate roundups. Kim suggests that while Trump's first term anti-immigration policies were justified on national security grounds, his current approach is driven by Project 2025, which prioritizes a stable and secure nation for white Americans. The interview with Kim was conducted by Hankook Ilbo.

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