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Autistic Jisoo Kim wins gold at World Para Taekwondo Championships

  Jisoo Kim, a 35-year-old Korean-American man with autism, clinched a gold medal in Poomsae at the 10th World Para Taekwondo Championships last month. Representing the...

Korean Air expands major routes as pandemic hiatus finally eases

Korean Air is expanding routes for its winter schedule that will take travelers to more cities in Vietnam, Japan and China. The carrier's seat capacity...

Bite of rice cake ends up in hospital, problem of poor allergen labeling

  Recently, Surname Park had to visit the hospital after taking a bite of a sticky rice cake gifted to her at a Korean American...

Meaningful ‘Korean Month’ events abound in Southern California

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-Korea Alliance and the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration, the '2023 Korean Month Program' will unfold...

Asian man arrested for firing shots during parking space argument

  Police have arrested a man who opened fire in a parking lot at a popular Orange County bakery often visited by Korean Americans. The Buena...

Earning six figures as math teacher and basketball coach

  After 5 p.m., his time is relatively free. Jae can make more than $100,000 a year if he wants to. We're not talking about finance...

Seoul Medical Group to be acquired by New York-based healthcare company

Seoul Medical Group is set to be acquired by a New York-based healthcare company through a stock sale. In July 2023, Seoul Medical Group, headed...

GYOPO’s 5th Annual Benefit honors Randall Park and celebrates Chuseok

  On September 30, at the Helen J Gallery, the non-profit GYOPO held its 5th annual Benefit to honor accomplished Korean American actor, director, writer,...

VCS West offers free vision screenings with sponsor of Koreatown Lions Club

  A free vision screening event, organized by Vision Care Service West (VCS West), an international medical relief organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness,...

Former LA Controller Laura Chick endorses Grace Yoo, running for CD 10

Grace Yoo, a candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 10, has garnered the endorsement of former Los Angeles City Controller Laura Chick. "Former City...