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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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CJ Olive Young moves into LA, kicking off U.S. K-Beauty expansion

CJ Olive Young, the distribution unit of food-to-cosmetics conglomerate CJ Group, has set up shop in the United States as part of its offline...

Korean Air considers 1:1 mileage transfer for Asiana flyers after merger

Customers who have earned Asiana Airlines miles by flying the airline may be able to convert them to Korean Air miles at a one-to-one...

Scammer drains $38,000 from victim’s bank account using eSIM swapping scam

Justin Chan, a California resident, recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam known as eSIM swapping, losing $38,000 in the process. According to a...

Over 350 California financial institutions agree to offer mortgage relief for LA County wildfire victims

More than 350 financial institutions in California are stepping up to provide mortgage relief to residents affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles...

IRA tax credit could be final as Trump revisits IRA policies, the full list of available EVs

Automakers are reorganizing their production and supply chains to meet eligibility requirements for electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, but the Trump administration’s decision to...
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Lunar New Year ‘Taste of Home’ Campaign presented by Jack Daniel Single Barrel with chef Kevin Lee

Have you ever experienced the harmony of traditional Korean cuisine paired with premium whiskey? Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select (JDSB), the ultra-premium whiskey line...

Wildfire victims drive demand in Orange County’s luxury housing market

The recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have sparked speculation that affected residents may flock to Orange County’s luxury housing market. According to...

KAIFPA urges wildfire victims to file claims quickly to save processing time

The Korean American Insurance & Financial Professionals Association (KAIFPA), led by President Sunny Kwon, hosted a meeting in Los Angeles to assist wildfire victims...

SBA launches emergency loan program for California wildfire victims

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced an emergency loan program to assist California residents affected by wildfires. Homeowners can borrow up to $600,000,...

Rising credit card fees burdening businesses are being passed down to consumers

At a smoke shop in Los Angeles, a Korean American customer experienced frustration at the checkout counter. When he handed over his credit card...