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A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food with Michelle Li

The Korea Society

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Changing Names and Facing Challenges

This chapter discusses the speaker's decision to change their last name to symbolize something for themselves and their career. They talk about the grief they felt giving up their original name and the process of choosing a new one. They also mention the pressure on Asian Americans to change their names for the convenience of others and the impact it has on their identity.

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