Hands -- and Hopes -- Across the Sea; Tough U.S. Immigration Policy Keeps Asian Families Apart From: The Washington Post | Date: February 1, 1999| Author: Mary Jordan; Peter Pae | Copyright 1999 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

In an Annandale shopping center seven years ago, Chris Kong did what millions of hard-working Asian immigrants have done before him: He opened his own business -- Starland Club, a video game store where customers can swap or buy Nintendo and other games. It has been so successful that Kong has since opened another store in Centreville and is scouting for a third Virginia site.

Back in the little fishing town of Sunchon, South Korea, Kong's brother-in-law is not faring so well. Shin Sam...

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