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Monday, April 28, 2025

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Air Premia expands routes to LA and SF in May

Air Premia will increase flights on its Los Angeles and San Francisco routes starting in May. According to Air Premia, the LA route will see...

Uber Eats unpaid fees top $20,000, Korean restaurant says

A Korean-owned restaurant in Marysville, Washington, says it’s still waiting for more than $20,000 in Uber Eats unpaid fees—months after completing hundreds of deliveries. Uber...

Korean Air Strengthens Cooperation with Boeing and GE

Korean Air has announced a significant expansion of its cooperation with Boeing and GE Aerospace, in a deal worth approximately $32.7 billion. On March 21,...

New aT LA branch head outlines plans to expand Korean food exports through content and outreach

The Los Angeles office of Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) introduced its new head, Yoo-Tae Baek, who emphasized the importance of expanding Korean food exports by leveraging the popularity of Korean culture and improving distribution channels. To boost outreach, aT plans events like the K-Food Fair in September and regional promotions in cities like Denver, while closely monitoring potential trade policy changes under a possible second Trump administration.

Asiana Airlines Introduces Mileage-Exclusive Flights for U.S. Routes

  Asiana Airlines has announced a groundbreaking initiative to expand mileage redemption opportunities for its customers. From April to June 2025, the airline will operate...

Retirement Cruise: Seniors Choose Life at Sea

An increasing number of retirees are turning to retirement cruises, opting to live aboard ships instead of settling into traditional retirement communities. With housing,...

Hundreds of California Condos Face Mortgage Hurdles

Fannie Mae has added thousands of condos to its blacklist, making mortgage approvals difficult for affected properties. The list, which now includes 5,175 complexes...

California Marketplace Auction: LA Koreatown Center Sold Again

The California Market shopping center in LA Koreatown has been sold at auction for the second time in five years due to financial struggles, with previous owner Jake Sharp Capital defaulting on a $39.8 million loan and the property selling for $29.2 million. Industry experts attribute the repeated foreclosures to high vacancy rates, declining profitability, and a weakened commercial real estate market, while the new owner is expected to seek a third-party buyer to revitalize the property.

Japanese Parking Innovation Could Ease LA’s Parking Crisis

As Koreatown's parking crisis worsens, a Japanese company's innovative urban parking solution could serve as a model for Los Angeles, particularly in congested areas like 6th Street and Alexandria Avenue, where parked cars obstruct traffic and visibility.

No Superbloom, But Southern California Wildflower Tours Thrive

The wildflower tour season has arrived in Southern California, drawing visitors eager to experience the region’s vibrant floral landscapes. In past years, heavy rainfall...