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CONSUMER

H Mart Expands Aggressively with Franchise Push

Coffee Brand Ten Thousand and Bakery L’AMI Lead Growth Strategy H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S., is moving aggressively into the...

Credit-Card Overspending Fades

Balance Growth Slows as Borrowers Pull Back Consumers are pulling back from the credit-card binge that took off during the pandemic, as rising debt and...

9 Out of 10 KakaoTalk Users Say “Banner Ads Are Annoying”

Korea Daily Online Survey KakaoTalk, the popular messaging app widely used among Korean Americans, recently introduced banner ads at the top of its chat window....

Calic Bagel App Launch Offers 20% Off First Order

Calic Bagel, the Los Angeles-based innovator of stuffed bagels, has launched its official mobile app, giving customers a faster way to enjoy its signature...

Lotteria Opens First U.S. Store in Fullerton, Bringing K-Burgers to America

  They are here! Korea’s leading fast-food chain Lotteria has officially entered the U.S. market. On August 14, Lotteria GRS opened its first American branch in...

Free Foreclosure and Eviction Counseling in OC on Aug. 23

Homeowners and renters facing financial and housing challenges can receive free housing counseling later this month in Orange County.   The Shalom Center, a nonprofit approved...

Small-town living trend ‘Townsizing’ gains popularity for Its peace and affordability

The lifestyle changes brought on by the pandemic, coupled with rising living costs, are rapidly fueling the spread of the “Townsizing” trend. Townsizing refers to...

Number of Auto Loan Payments Over $1,000 Reach Record High

New car buyers in the second quarter faced the highest financial burden on record, with nearly one in five paying over $1,000 a month...

H Mart’s Brian Kwon Looks Beyond Food to Build an ‘Asian Cultural Hub’

Interview with Brian Kwon, President of H Mart With the opening of H Mart’s largest California location in Westminster, President Brian Kwon has his sights...

H Mart Opens Largest Store in California, Expanding Asian Lifestyle Retail Presence

H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, opened a new location in Westminster, Orange County, on August 7. Located at 16450...