Many korean americans in los angeles refer to the event as sa i gu meaning four two nine in the korean language 4 29 in reference to april 29 1992 which was the day the riots started.
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It wasn t a case of owner versus looter but the attitude that led to the trigger being pulled that still exists today.
Korean storeowners defend their property as gunfire breaks out in koreatown in los angeles in 1992.
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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.
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.
Over 2 300 mom and pop shops run by korean business owners were damaged through ransacking and looting during the riots sustaining close to 400 million.
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Rooftop koreans is a meme but in modern america it s also a seductive fantasy for those who feel true liberty is the ability to levy fatal danger against anyone who dares to intrude.
In the wake of the anti racism protests across the country you may have seen some pro gun family and friends share articles and memes about rooftop koreans.
