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How Korean-Americans choose a World Cup team
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Jun 17, 2014
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How Korean-Americans choose a World Cup team
Many second-generation soccer fans root for Korea for ethnic pride and to connect with their culture, but some say it doesn't matter if Korea wins.
Every weekend, Korean soccer players get together for a match. This one was played at La Cañada High School.
Every weekend, Korean soccer players get together for a match. This one was played at La Cañada High School.
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Many second-generation soccer fans root for Korea for ethnic pride and to connect with their culture, but some say it doesn't matter if Korea wins.

Korea plays its first World Cup match today against Russia. New Korean immigrants in the U.S. often root for their home country, but that allegiance may get spread out among second-generation Koreans. KPCC's Josie Huang looked into why.
 

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