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Mayor Karen Bass apologizes for failing to notify ‘Turtle Warship’ relocation decision

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has apologized to the Korean-American community following the recent controversy over the city's decision to relocate a turtle warship...

First Korean-American astronaut Jonny Kim to launch to space in March 2025

Jonny Kim, a Korean-American astronaut with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) next year. Kim...

Korean-American seniors rediscover happiness through volunteer work after retirement

The hallway entrance to the KAFLA (Korean American Federation of Los Angeles) office is where 74-year-old Seungpyo Cha clocks in for his unpaid work....

Korean-American girls molested by friend’s father during sleepover, discovered 10 years later

Korean-American girls at an elementary school in La Crescenta were molested by their friend's father during a sleepover at the friend's house, shocking the...

USC Korean Studies professor David Kang sued for alleged sexual harassment by student

David Kang (59), the Director of the USC Korean Studies Institute and a professor at the university, has been sued by a female Korean...

The Korea Daily honored by Ethnic Media Awards, winning Politics and Public Policy category

The Korea Daily has been honored as the only Korean-American media to receive top recognition at the 2024 Ethnic Media Awards. At the 2024 awards...

California students have until September 3 to apply FAFSA and Dream Act

California community college students have until Tuesday, September 3, to submit their financial aid applications to receive scholarships and grants. Applications are available regardless of...

Thieves seen nonchalantly smoking while burglarizing businesses in Downtown LA

Last weekend, a duo of thieves robbed approximately 10 businesses, including several Korean-owned shops, in a shopping complex in Downtown LA’s Fashion District. The...

Hudson Jeans founder partners with Bruce Lee Family to spread Lee’s philosophy through fashion

Peter Kim, a 53-year-old entrepreneur from Los Angeles, is on a mission to spread the philosophy and teachings of Bruce Lee through fashion. As the...

K-pop meets water fun as ‘Waterbomb’ arrives in LA on Sept. 28 to 29

The largest summer music festival in South Korea, “Waterbomb,” is set to make its debut in Los Angeles next month. Known for its summer theme...