Mina Kim

News Anchor and Host, Friday Forum at KQED-FM (San Francisco, CA)

Host @KQEDForum statewide hour. Korean American-Canadian. Mom3. She/her. You’ll hear me in my questions

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Influences of Umami Substances on Consumers' Kokumi Perception of Doenjang Soup

3 days ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Seung-Hyun Lee |Ji-Sun Hwang |Mina Kim

This study provides practical insight into the use of umami substances to enhance the sensory quality of traditional Korean fermented foods. The findings demonstrate that monosodium glutamate (MSG) significantly improves consumer perception of kokumi and overall liking in doenjang soup, without increasing salt content. Food developers may consider MSG as an effective flavor enhancer to improve the palatability of fermented products while supporting sodium reduction strategies.
Yosemite and Other CA National Parks Underfunded, Understaffed this Summer

1 week ago | kqed.org | Mina Kim

The Trump administration’s budget and staffing cuts to national parks could mean longer lines, closed visitor centers and fewer search and rescue workers this summer, according to former parks staff and advocates.
Why Do Bay Area Allergies Feel Worse This Spring?

2 weeks ago | kqed.org | Mina Kim |Sarah Wright

May 23Failed to save articlePlease try againA woman takes in the view of a ‘super bloom’ of wild poppies blanketing the hills of Walker Canyon on March 12, 2019, near Lake Elsinore, California. For some, pollen can trigger allergies, which have been heightened for many in the Bay Area this year. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)It’s not your imagination — your allergies may feel worse this spring. And climate change is partially to blame.
Canadian Tourists Say They Are Avoiding the United States 'Due to Fear'

3 weeks ago | kqed.org | Nisa Khan |Mina Kim

May 17Failed to save articlePlease try againA Canadian WestJet Airlines Boeing 737 passenger aircraft taxis at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, on June 20, 2019. WestJet recently announced it was suspending nine routes to U.S. cities due to low demand as Canadians avoid traveling to the U.S. (Robert Alexander/Getty Images)“I love your state so much (and the fact it’s blue),” another social media post read.
The New Yorker’s Michael Luo on ‘the Epic Story of the Chinese in America’

3 weeks ago | kqed.org | Mina Kim

In 1889, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the now infamous Chinese Exclusion Act, which prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the country. Writing for the majority, Justice Stephen J.
Racial/Ethnic Inequalities for Legal Intervention Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments: United States (2004-2021)

3 weeks ago | medrxiv.org | Mina Kim |Justin Feldman |Phillip Atiba Solomon

The authors have declared no competing interest. This study did not receive any fundingI confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.
California Braces for Decline in International Tourists

1 month ago | kqed.org | Mina Kim

President Trump may have taken a softer tone in his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this week, but whether that will quell the anger and bring Canadians back to the U.S remains to be seen. California tourism experts cite Trump’s trade policies and nationalist rhetoric for a projected 9% drop in international travelers this summer, with the sharpest declines among Canadian and Mexican tourists who spend more here than tourists from any other country.
What is Silicon Valley's 'Nerd Reich,' and Is It Taking Over the US Government?

1 month ago | kqed.org | Nisa Khan |Mina Kim

Apr 24Failed to save articlePlease try againSan Francisco journalist Gil Duran spoke to KQED Forum about how Silicon Valley billionaires got involved in President Donald Trump’s administration – and what he thinks could be next.
What is Silicon Valley's 'Nerd Reich,' and Is It Taking Over the US Government?

1 month ago | ww2.kqed.org | Nisa Khan |Mina Kim

Apr 24Failed to save articlePlease try againSan Francisco journalist Gil Duran spoke to KQED Forum about how Silicon Valley billionaires got involved in President Donald Trump’s administration – and what he thinks could be next.
Are We Facing a Constitutional Crisis?

1 month ago | kqed.org | Mina Kim

The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible along with a sign that reads "This is a Felonious Assault on the U.S. Constitution and All of Us" as protesters rally against the Trump administration during "Not My President's Day" protests at the Capitol Reflecting Pool on February 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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16 Apr 24

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