Many Korean Americans in Los Angeles refer to the event as Sa-I-Gu, meaning "four-two-nine" in Korean, in reference to April 29, 1992, which was the day the riots started. Korean Americans responded in various ways, including forming activist organizations such as the Association of Korean-American Victims, and increasing efforts to build collaborative links with other ethnic groups.
During the riots, many Korean immigrants from the area rushed to Koreatown, after Korean-language radio stations called for volunteers to guard against rioters. Many were armed, with a variety of improvised weapons, shotguns, and semi-automatic rifles.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Los_Angeles_riots#Preparations