A Kingdom Legacy in a Crayon-Streaked Kitchen

In a small kitchen in Richmond, Va., most mornings, a two-year-old girl picks out her own outfit, climbs onto a stool, and starts making breakfast. She cracks eggs, pours milk, chops veggies, seasons, and stirs—all by herself. Her mother, Mari Bae, rinses kimchi and folds it into the omelet, a subtle hint of Korea woven into their morning ritual.