Hankil Kang, a journalist at the Department of Social Affairs, provides in-depth coverage on Korean American social issues. Kang earned a BA in Public Relations and an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Georgia.
California’s plastic bag ban is changing checkout routines in LA. Korean American shoppers face costs, safety concerns, and a push toward reusable bags.
Year-end charitable giving is weakening as inflation and income stagnation reduce donor capacity, affecting nonprofits and Korean American groups in LA.
Internal guidance shows USCIS alerts ICE at the end of some green card interviews, leading to arrests of applicants with past immigration issues and raising fears among immigrant communities.
