Chung at the Asian Hall of Fame Centennial Medal CeremonyPhoto by Olivia Wong/Getty ImagesThe truth of Chung’s career is that she kicked in doors that allowed subsequent generations of Asian American journalists to find opportunities major network newsrooms. In 2016, she was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame and received the organization’s Centennial Medal for Lifetime Achievement this past September. “I don’t take these awards lightly,” Chung says of her most recent honor. “I’m always and extremely flattered when they come along.”Naturally, she can’t resist tagging that earnest sentiment…
