Life expectancy is increasing, but preparation for longer lives is falling behind. A new longevity preparedness index developed by John Hancock and MIT AgeLab...
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the U.S. labor market, pushing blue-collar jobs from a fallback option for non–college students to a...
The spread of Hangul styling from K-pop and K-food into global branding is reshaping store signs, labels, and logos. Used well, Hangul brand marketing...
Kun Young Construction is introducing its 'Laporte' premium housing brand, presenting two Korean projects: Laporte Blanc Seohyeon in Seohyeon, Bundang, and Laporte Sejong in Sejong...
California home sales reached a seven-month high in September, rebounding as mortgage rates stabilized, according to the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Closed escrows...
Grocery inflation is reshaping how Americans shop for food, driving many toward smaller packages, tighter budgets, and heavier coupon use. Prices for key staples...
Furniture Tariffs Housing Market concerns are rising as the U.S. government imposes new tariffs on imported wood, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and furniture.
Starting October...
Top Korean conglomerate chiefs including Lee Jae-yong, Chey Tae-won, and Chung Eui-sun will meet former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss tariff issues and AI cooperation.
![Delivery robots in urban areas including LA Koreatown and Hollywood have been involved in a string of incidents, blocking fire engine responses, crossing police lines at active scenes, and colliding with homes and motorcycles. [KTLA • Reddit capture]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0226-delivery-robot-compile-100x70.jpg "Troublesome delivery robots damage gardens, snarl streets")
![Judy Baca, who faces allegations of embezzling $5 million, participates in work on “The Great Wall of Los Angeles” mural in 2023. [Sangjin Kim, The Korea Daily]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0226-nonprofit-1-100x70.jpg "Nonprofit leaders accused of diverting millions meant for the vulnerable")
![A screenshot of the GoFundMe fundraising page created for Kyung Chang Lee. Donations are being collected to support the family of Lee, who was killed in the San Antonio, Texas, shooting. [GoFundMe capture]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0225-KyungChangLee-100x70.jpg "Family of army veteran killed in San Antonio shooting launches fundraiser")
![Downtown Guadalajara in Mexico’s state of Jalisco, which resembled a war zone on February 22 amid arson and other violence by drug cartel members, appears quiet on February 24. The area, usually crowded with tourists and residents, saw a sharp decline in foot traffic and public transportation use. [Pablo Lemus Navarro/X account]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0225-Mexico-100x70.jpg "Cartel leader’s killing sparks unrest, prompts Koreans to reconsider Mexico trips")