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Hyoungjae Kim

Hyoungjae Kim is a staff writer at The Korea Daily. He covers news in Korea, the Korean community, and the Los Angeles area. He graduated from a university in Korea. He studied Korean language and literature and journalism and broadcasting. He first started his career as a reporter at The Korea Times. He has been working at The Korea Daily since 2016. He hopes that many people will share the stories and news of the Korean American community and people in Southern California.

U.S. Fires Korean American Diplomat Over Secret Ties to CCP Official’s Daughter

The U.S. State Department has dismissed Daniel Choi, a Korean American diplomat, after finding that he concealed a romantic relationship with the daughter of a...

USCIS raises bar: new 128-question citizenship test starts Oct. 20

Beginning October 20, 2025, a new version of the U.S. citizenship test will take effect, featuring more questions and a higher proportion of written...

U.S. reports 1,193 Korean victims as overseas offenses rise 45%

More than 1,100 Korean nationals in the United States reported being victims of crimes or accidents last year, while crimes committed by Koreans abroad...

LA Korean Festival Brings K-pop, 300 Booths, and ‘Beyond Boundaries’

The 52nd LA Korean Festival will open on October 16 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, featuring four days of cultural performances, food markets,...

Trump Tightens USCIS Citizenship Screening, Alarming Korean Americans

The Trump administration’s plan to tighten USCIS citizenship screening starting the 20th of this month has stirred unease among Korean Americans, with some appearing...

Visa Crackdown Spurs Chuseok Reverse Homecoming, Flights 90% Full

Stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration have discouraged holders of F-1, H-1B, and E-2 visas—as well as many Korean Americans who changed their...

LA Consul General Appointment Draws Pushback From Korean Americans

The Lee Jae-myung administration has begun a major reshuffle of diplomatic posts, putting the spotlight on who will be named the next Consul General in...

Koreatown Graffiti Complaints Rise as LA Logs 317,000 a Year

Graffiti has spread across Koreatown and throughout Los Angeles, sparking frustration among residents and a surge in complaints to the city. While taggers often...

Top 10 in CA Make Up Over Half of Korean American Nonprofits’ Budget

Korean American nonprofits in California are facing sharp funding disparities, with the largest organizations holding a disproportionate share of resources. According to an analysis by...

LA Korean American Festival visa rules tighten after 323 arrests

Concerns over LA Korean American Festival visa rules are rising ahead of the event scheduled for October 16–19 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown....

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