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Rising Beef Prices Squeeze Korean American Grocery Budgets

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), steak prices have increased by 7% and ground beef by 10% over the past year. As...

Authentic Korean Restaurant Gabin Debuts in Koreatown

A new traditional Korean restaurant named Gabin has opened in Los Angeles Koreatown, offering high-quality dishes ranging from K-bbq and marinated crab to cold...

AI Shopping Comparison: Perplexity Leads Listings, GPT Wins Specs

With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more integrated into daily life, many consumers are using AI chatbots to shop online. To see how effective they...

Uber Adds Senior Account with Simpler Layout and One-Tap Reservation

Uber has officially launched a simplified rideshare app experience designed for senior users across the United States. Following a pilot program in Phoenix and Orlando...

Baby Boomer Business Owners Face Succession Crisis

As more Korean American baby boomer business owners reach their retirement age, a growing number of them are shutting down their businesses without a...

Asian Markets Surge in Irvine as H Mart, Tokyo Central, and T&T Expand

Irvine is becoming a key hub for Asian food markets, driven by rising demand from the city’s growing and diverse Asian population. As of 2024,...

Return Fraud Costs U.S. Retailers $101B, Korean Businesses Hit Hard

Jane Jung, who runs an online store selling Korean-made clothing, says she lost up to 20% of her sales this year due to return...

9 Korean Restaurants Named to NYT’s Top 100 NYC List

Korean cuisine continues to gain international recognition, as nine Korean restaurants were named to The New York Times “Top 100 Restaurants in New York...

Koreatown crab restaurant named one of LA’s best seafood spots

Eater LA, a leading food media outlet, has named Rich Crab, a Korean seafood restaurant in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, to its latest list of...

Korean Auto Brands Top 2025 Best Cars for Teens List

As graduation season begins, more parents are focused on buying cars for their teenage children. Experts advise that with the right choice, parents can...