BASS LAKE \u2014 The Choe family owns and operates The Pines Resort at Bass Lake. Choi Kyu-sun, the patriarch of the family, is a Korean immigrant. He purchased the lakefront resort in Central California with big dreams, but limited experience operating a large resort property.<\/p>\n
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Ten years later, he\u2019s still doing it, and now with the help of his son. Ambition and hard work drove Kyu-sun, his wife and son, to their goals. OnDemandKorea captured their story in a documentary series titled \u201cAgainst The Odds \u2013 CEO.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Locals and regular visitors to Bass Lake know that this small corner of the world is exceptional. Now, the appeal of The Pines Resort and beautiful Bass Lake has a new audience in Korea and Korean communities abroad. <\/p>\n
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The Choe family story of perseverance and passion showcases that the California version of The American Dream is alive and well.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAs an entrepreneur, it\u2019s inspiring seeing how the Choe\u2019s followed their dreams, took a risk, and succeeded. With hard work, determination, a well-thought-out business plan, and a little luck, it\u2019s possible to achieve your goals in life,\u201d said Michael Broderick, owner of Pedal Forward Bikes and Adventure in Oakhurst. \u201cOur new business is excited to launch a promotion with The Pines Resort amd highlighting the incredible single track mountain biking trails a few minutes away from the lake.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve known Kyu-sun since he owned the Days Inn in Oakhurst. He was so kind to a friend of mine who stayed at his hotel when their house flooded,\u201d explains Tom Wheeler, Madera County District IV Supervisor. \u201cWhen I first ran for County Supervisor, I was placing campaign signs on Road 223, in North Fork, Kyu-sun stopped, got out of his van, and said, \u2018Remember me?\u2019. Of course, I did. He let me know that he\u2019d watched my first debate and that I had his support. It meant a lot to me then, and it still does today. That was about 16 years ago, and it\u2019s been a great friendship. He\u2019s come so far, and he truly is, an American success story.\u201d<\/p>\n
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From Bass Lake\u2019s south shore, Michelle Miller of Miller\u2019s Landing Resort shared, \u201cOur family wants to extend a huge congratulations to the Choe Family for celebrating more than a decade of ownership at The Pines Resort! This wonderful new documentary shares a powerful story, and we are grateful to have the Choe\u2019s, and the entire team at The Pines, as our friends and neighbors across the lake.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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