Roof Korean La Riot

The roof koreans were spontaneous self defense forces organized by the korean community of los angeles primarily centered in koreatown in response to violent and frequently racist attacks on their communities and businesses by primarily black looters and rioters during the los angeles riots of 1992.

Roof korean la riot.

The rioting took place in several areas in the los angeles metropolitan area as thousands of people rioted over a six day period following the announcement of the verdict. Some korean americans say riots made them realize importance of political power los angeles cnn chang lee gripped his fingers tighter around the gun and screamed at potential looters from the. Widespread looting assault and arson occurred during the riots which local police forces had difficulty controlling due to lack of personnel and resources. He clearly holds no smug satisfaction about the symbolism of self defense.

The la riots were a rude awakening for korean americans says edward taehan chang professor of ethnic studies and founding director of the young oak kim center for korean american studies at the. And the savage gentleman.