Navigating Identity Through Resilience and Leadership | Michael Jhin | Legacy Project Houston

Michael Jhin was born in Hong Kong in 1950 to a Chinese mother and a Korean father. His early years were marked by his father's harrowing experiences in the Korean War, including being captured by the Chinese army and a daring escape back to Hong Kong, where his mother supported the family with her dress shops. Moving to the US in 1958, Michael faced the challenges of settling in a rough Brooklyn neighborhood. Later in his adulthood, his ambitions led him to become the youngest CEO of a university hospital, a role in which he embraced his identity not just as a blend of Chinese and Korean heritage but as a proficient CEO committed to utilizing community resources for the betterment of others. For Michael, who has lived in Houston for the past 33 years with his wife Susan and their three children, professional achievement defines his identity, showcasing how individual success can transcend cultural boundaries.
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Interviewer: HJ Lee
Videographers: Janice Chung @janicekaramchung
Editor: Janice Chung
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Production Assistant: Deborah Baik
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Music Composer: Jang Hyeong Yoon
Executive Producer: HJ Lee
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[@hyunjanorman5180]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. As an immigrant, I am deeply touched by your efforts to achieve your dream. You have paved the way for many juniors as a trailblazer. Thank you for showing that my sons can achieve their dreams, too.
Your story is not only a Korean American story but a true American story.

[@misosoup8030]

I loved listening to this story. Thank you, Michael (& Susan), for sharing. There is such a diversity of backgrounds and experiences within the Korean American story. I am a third generation Japanese-American (so it’s pretty much the same within my generation of Sanseis), but I find these Korean-American stories so interesting and fascinating. This is one of my favorite channels and whenever I see a new video, I can’t wait to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@loo762]

I'm so sorry you were bullied. I'm glad you were able to live your best life despite your hardship. Thank you for sharing your story.