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Korean senior models step onto LA Fashion Week runway

Korean senior models will make their first-ever appearance at LA Fashion Week this March, challenging age norms and redefining representation on the runway.

In LA Koreatown, illegal dumping lingers for months despite repeated complaints

Trash collection delays in LA’s Koreatown have left trash uncollected for months despite repeated 311 reports, prompting resident frustration and city promises of system fixes.

“LA’s homelessness policy is broken”

Katy Yaroslavsky, a Los Angeles City Council member who represents part of Koreatown in District 5, said addressing homelessness and strengthening public safety will...

Korean American nonprofits hit hard by federal funding cuts

Korean American nonprofits across California are confronting sharp funding cuts as federal reductions to healthcare and immigrant support programs force clinics and community organizations to scale back services, reduce staff, or prepare for closures.

Korean Community, Israeli Consulate Strengthen Public Safety Network

Israeli Consulate in LA Hosts Public Safety Symposium AI-Driven Crime Prevention Technologies IntroducedMore Than 60 Guests Attend, Including Korean American LeadersConsul General: “We Look Forward...

Koreatown school enrollment shows steepest decline in LAUSD

Student enrollment in Koreatown schools has fallen faster than anywhere else in LAUSD, driven by declining birth rates and heightened immigration enforcement, raising concerns about future funding and district operations.

Israel LA Consulate to present safety strategies for Korean community

Israel’s LA Consulate is hosting a public-safety symposium to help the Korean community develop stronger self-protection strategies, drawing on shared experiences and expert guidance.

Donor’s handwritten note brings compassion to Winter Jacket Giveaway

A Koreatown business owner facing financial hardship still joined the Love Winter Jacket campaign, sending a handwritten letter and donation to support winter coats for neighbors in need.

Koreatown English guide draws strong interest at CiCLAVIA

The Korea Daily’s Koreatown English guide drew overwhelming interest at CiCLAVIA, with all 2,000 copies claimed quickly by visitors eager to explore Koreatown’s food, culture, and small businesses.

UniqueMi fermented skincare sells out at KCON LA, expands in U.S.

Korean fermented skincare company UniqueMi (CEO Hee-Ok Kwak) is making a full-scale entry into the U.S. market following a major success at KCON LA...