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IRS offers key tips to prepare for a smooth 2025 tax season

As California’s tax filing season officially began on January 7, the IRS will launch its free tax filing services starting January 10. With the...

Korean-American banks launch free remittance service for Lunar New Year

Korean American banks in Southern California are offering a “free remittance service” to waive wire transfer fees in celebration of the Lunar New Year...

Apple under scrutiny in Korea over Siri privacy concerns following $95M U.S. settlement

Korea is reviewing whether Apple broke consumer privacy laws with its voice assistant Siri, targeting the U.S. tech giant just days after it agreed...

Consumers turn to cost-cutting methods as streaming service fees surge

Once celebrated for their convenience and diverse content, streaming services are increasingly becoming a financial burden for households as subscription fees rise. Companies are...

Walmart’s Hermes Birkin bag lookalike sparks debate in fashion industry

A Walmart handbag resembling the iconic Hermes Birkin bag has become a hot topic in the fashion world. The lookalike, called the "Wirkin" bag,...

Half of Korean-American applicants for first-time home purchase assistance are rejected

Programs supporting first-time homebuyers have expanded, but many Korean Americans fail to benefit due to insufficient preparation. The Shalom Center (Director Jee R Lee), which...

IRS to automatically distribute $2.4 billion in recovery rebates to 1 million taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin automatic payments of the Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) later this month to taxpayers who qualified but did...

Aju Tour and Korea Daily launch ‘Cultural Tour’ program exploring Britain and Europe

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Korea Daily and the 40th anniversary of Aju Tour, a special "Cultural Tour" will launch next spring,...

Norovirus contamination: Public urged to avoid oysters and clams from British Columbia and Washington

Health authorities are advising against the consumption of oysters and clams harvested in parts of Canada and Washington State due to potential contamination with...

CFPB launches tool to help consumers compare credit card benefits

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on December 18 a new search tool to help consumers compare credit card benefits as part of...