John
Beomsoo
Kim
Audio Journalism
Feature Story
In Harlem, there is a Korean-American owned restaurant Manna's which serves an American Soul Food. The owner Betty Park came to the U.S. in 1974 and moved to Harlem in 1983. How did she come up with the idea of running an American Soul Food restaurant? Reporter John Kim tells us more.
News Story #1
This report is recorded and edited on October 13th, 2023, when protestors for civilians in Gaza Strip and Israeli government gathered at Times Square in New York City. I interviewed a refugee from Gaza Strip, and protestors from both sides.
News Story #2
This report is recorded and edited on November 20th, when the New York City government held a public hearing for the DiningOut NYC Program, which is aiming to make the outdoor dining sheds on the roads permanent. I met and had interviews with the restaurant owner and residents in New York City.
Postcard
This Postcard is from the Chinese Scholar's Garden in Staten Island, NY. How people find this place, and think of it? This piece was part of my academic course at NYU, Methods and Practice: Audio Storytelling.
Vox Pop
This Vox Pop contains sounds from New Yorkers, when they were asked "What Makes New Yorkers a New Yorker?" This piece was part of my academic course at NYU, Methods and Practice: Audio Storytelling.