In ^1. Sharon Kim’s “Shifting Boundaries within Second-Generation Korean American Churches”, one central issue that was addressed in this article is the lack of ability to identify the identity of Korean American churches—Kim states how the second-generation Korean American churches in L.A. have three different visions to who they identify themselves as: Korean Americans, non-Korean Asian Americans, and fully multiracial. Kim states how second-generation Korean Americans uses the mainstream evangelicalism as a model, not from their immigrant first-generation parents’ religion. 

I personally go to a Korean church in Koreatown and am a leader in the English Ministry and found it hard for even us, as a English speaking ministry, to assimilate ourselves into a multiracial culture. Although we do not purposely try to become exclusive, our ministry finds it hard to be completely comfortable when another ethnic visitor comes, without even knowing it, due to the cultural differences. I do not think we are trying to be homogenous to only Asian Americans but I find it strange that we tend to be more comfortable or “cliquey” towards Asian Americans/Korean Americans. However, I do know churches like Sovereign Grace tends to be very multiracial and are very successful in maintaining a multiethnic, multiracial  congregation.

In terms of the place of the church, many Korean churches are widely known for the network and social opportunities for Koreans, especially the first generation. Coming to America without knowing how to communicate in English causes many difficulties in terms of living and surviving; however, Korean churches help transition these Korean immigrants into finding them a community because there are people with similar stories, similar socioeconomic status, and similar hardships. 

Due to this opportunity, instead of going to church for religious purposes, many Koreans attend these services so that they can get their businesses known or get to know people who can help with their business or even just make friends so that they would not be spending their Sunday afternoons doing nothing. 

This causes an increase in people serving in the church and being appointed positions in the church "hierarchy". As positions get appointed, disputes and disagreements arise, ultimately causing arguments in the church, lawsuits, or even churches breaking apart. 

Because churches break apart, whoever left the church becomes the leader, and starts planting their own church. Consequently, as one can see all around Koreatown, there are plethora of Korean churches on every block.