Business

Used car prices surge again amid returning inventory shortages, expected to last until 2027

After a period of stabilization, used car prices are once again on the rise due to a tightening supply. According to the U.S. Department of...

How Hyundai and Kia plan to take on the Trump tariffs

With U.S. President Donald Trump foretelling a 25 percent auto duty, Hyundai Motor and Kia will confront the imperative to accelerate boosting U.S. production...

How Coffee Meets Bagel grew to a $150 million success after rejecting a Shark Tank deal

Coffee Meets Bagel is a tech company that provides online dating services, facilitating connections between individuals through its app and website. It was founded...

Nonprofit offers free tax filing assistance for Korean-American residents in Inland Empire

The Korean-American nonprofit organization Good Hands Foundation is offering tax filing assistance for Korean residents in the Inland region. Starting February 19, the foundation will...

80% of drivers struggle to keep up with rising car insurance premium

A Korean-American driver who recently relocated from Alhambra to Los Angeles Koreatown was shocked when his car insurance bill nearly doubled, despite having a...

Korean businesses launch Valentine’s Day deals amid holiday shopping surge

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, coinciding with the extended Presidents’ Day weekend (February 17)—a combination that has raised expectations among Korean...

Wildfire-damaged homes hit market, what to know before buying damaged properties

In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, an increasing number of homeowners are choosing to sell their damaged properties at...

Korean wellness brand Hyzen sees rapid growth in U.S. market

In the post-COVID era, health and wellness have taken center stage, with a heightened focus on immunity. The pandemic experience has significantly increased consumer...

‘Value-for-Money’ Banchan dishes at Korean market become grocery shoppers’ new pick

After a soft opening in September and its official launch in December, Zion Market’s new Oxford location in Los Angeles Koreatown is quickly becoming...

Tax professionals explain differences between FTB notices, what tax payers should know

Receiving a tax-related notice often triggers anxiety, as most people assume it’s from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, California residents should also be...