“I remember walking along the beach as a young girl with my mom to pick up cans and bottles. We would bring back any money we made from recycling to our church as our way of giving back to the community that welcomed us.”

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.