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Over 10 Korean Businesses in LA Shut Down for Health Code Violations

More than 10 Korean-run businesses across Southern California were temporarily shut down between April and July, according to data from the Los Angeles County...

$7,500 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Ends in September, Buyers Must Rush to Save

The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, introduced under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is set to end on September 30 as part of...

Korean American Chef’s Pizzeria Ranks 44th Best in the World

William Joo, owner and chef of Pizzeria Sei in Beverly Hills, has earned international acclaim in 2025, landing the 44th spot on the World’s...

70% of Workers Over 50 Delay Retirement Amid Economic Uncertainty

A new survey shows that 70% of workers aged 50 and older have either postponed retirement or are considering delaying it due to ongoing...

2026 Tax Cuts to Save U.S. Households an Average of $2,900

Most U.S. taxpayers will pay less in taxes starting in 2026, with average savings estimated at $2,900 under the One Big Beautiful Budget Act...

Korea Medical Tourism Surges as 100K Americans Seek Cheaper Care

Amid rising healthcare costs and long wait times in the United States, a growing number of Americans are traveling to Korea and other countries...

Federal Government to Back ADU Mortgages Under New Bill

A bipartisan effort in Congress could make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by offering federally backed loans. The proposal,...

FHFA Approves VantageScore for Mortgage Loan Use

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will now allow lenders, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to use VantageScore in addition to the long-standing...

Chick-fil-A Offers Free Food Through Mobile Game ‘Code Moo’

Chick-fil-A is giving away free food to customers who play its mobile game ‘Code Moo’, which launched through the chain’s official app on July...

Trump Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Prices as Inflation Pressure Grows

U.S. consumer prices are beginning to reflect the full impact of Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with rising costs now visible in daily goods ranging...