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Sunday, December 14, 2025

CONSUMER

Open Bank to Open Garden Grove Branch with Soft Launch in June

Open Bank is set to launch a new branch in Garden Grove, California, with a soft opening expected next month, marking a strategic expansion...

Sushi Zanmai to Open First U.S. Restaurant in Koreatown LA

Sushi Zanmai, one of Japan’s most recognized sushi chains, is set to open its first U.S. location in Koreatown, Los Angeles. The new restaurant will...

Sang-bong Jung Wins Korean American Chamber of Commerce Election in Koreatown

Sang-bong Jung has been elected president of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles (KACCLA), winning a contested race during the organization’s...

H Mart Ramyun Deal Includes Free Microwave Bowl With $10.99 Box Purchase

H Mart is promoting a new arrival—K-Town Hula Ramyun—with a limited-time deal running from May 21 to May 27, 2025. The featured product is...

Fast Food Meal Prices Hit $13 in LA and San Francisco, Doubling Over 10 Years

Fast food, once known for being a budget-friendly option, is increasingly seen as an expensive dining choice as prices surge across the country. According to...

Consumers Choose to Travel Local for Memorial Day Over Flying

Despite ongoing economic and social uncertainty, travel demand among Korean Americans for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend (May 23–26) has increased compared to last...

Southern California Real Estate Market Rebounds as Vacancy Rates Drop, Rents Rise

After a slowdown driven by remote work and weakened demand, the Southern California real estate market is showing signs of a rebound. A new...

Auto Loan Approval Rates Drop Despite Good Credit as Lenders Tighten Rules

Auto loan approval rates are declining across the board—even for borrowers with strong credit—due to tighter lending standards, rising delinquency rates, and growing economic...

Asiana Mileage Flights Expand on U.S. Routes for Summer 2025

Asiana Airlines will launch ten additional mileage-exclusive flights to the United States this summer, offering frequent flyers more chances to redeem miles during the peak travel...

Orange County Home Affordability Plummets as Income Requirement Doubles in 5 Years

Households in Orange County now need an annual income exceeding $373,200 to afford a median-priced single-family home, according to a new report. The California Association...