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Consumers express outrage at Expedia over frequently failing to deliver ‘full refund’ as promised

A Los Angeles resident, Kim booked a round-trip flight to Hawaii, a hotel, and car rental for about $6,000 through Expedia. Within an hour...

Spain and Japan tops tourist destinations among Korean Americans traveling abroad

The top European and Asian destinations for Korean-American travelers in Los Angeles this year were Spain and Japan. The Korea Daily surveyed six Korean-American travel...

Air Premia celebrates 2nd anniversary of service to LA with promotions on trips to Seoul

South Korean hybrid airline Air Premia is celebrating its second anniversary of service to Los Angeles today. From October 2022 to September 2024, Air Premia...

Korean food exports hit record high in U.S., defying inflation slowdown

South Korean agricultural and fishery food exports to the United States reached a record high of $1.52 billion through the third quarter of this...

Secondhand market booms amid economic downturn, fueled by online platforms

The era of secondhand trading is booming, with the resale market rapidly expanding despite economic downturns. Key factors behind the growth of the secondhand market...

Homeowners building ADUs are advised to look out for unexpected fees and taxes

A resident of Buena Park, Orange County, is building a 1,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to provide him with a stable income in retirement....

LA County opens Home Kitchen permits, raising concerns over program’s effectiveness

Los Angeles County is officially permitting people to operate small-scale restaurants out of their homes. This means that so-called “mini-restaurants” can now be operated...

Tips to lower car insurance rate might not work for everyone

Despite several ways to save on car insurance, it may not be as simple as it sounds. It was early September when I started searching...

Residents to receive California Climate Credit averaging $71 for October utility bills

California residents will receive a credit on their electric and gas bills this month. More than 11.5 million households will receive a credit of at...

California’s soju market set to grow with new law permitting U.S.-produced sales

Businesses in California with a “Beer & Wine License” are now allowed to sell soju products that are produced in the United States. Previously, establishments...