“As an immigrant from South Korea with family members who fled North Korea, supporting the North Korean people is personal to me.”

South Korean-born American politician and businesswoman

Young Kim is a South Korean-born American politician and businesswoman. She serves as the U.S. representative for California's 40th congressional district and previously represented the 39th district from 2021 to 2023. She is a member of the Republican Party. Kim represents northern parts of Orange County in Congress. Her public profile is tied to elected office and business, and her name is often associated with the debates and priorities of California politics at the federal level.