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Asiana Airlines expands flights from SFO to Korea, changes ‘Value business class’ upgrade price

Asiana Airlines is launching a special offer in conjunction with its increased service to San Francisco (SFO). Asiana Airlines announced that starting October 28, the...

Korea Franchise Association to hold franchise investment seminar on Aug. 22 in OC

The Korea Franchise Association USA (KFAUSA) is holding the '6th K-Franchise U.S. Investment Presentation' from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on August 22 at...

Air Premia offering lowest price in the year deals on flights to Korea from LAX and SFO

Air Premia has launched a special promotion on flights to Korea. The offer, which began on August 4, allows Air Premia members to book one-way...

Rare $5 bills with unique serial numbers could fetch thousands

Some $5 bills with serials such as “G88888888A” or “B55555555C” could be worth thousands due to them carrying a “solid” serial number — meaning...

K-pop artists’ Modern Pilates recruiting international trainees for instructor course

MPI Modern Pilates is entering the U.S. market. In South Korea, Modern Pilates is an industry leader, playing a significant role behind the scenes...

Controversy sparks as Korean Air stops offering in-flight cup noodles to economy class passengers

Korean Air will soon stop offering its popular in-flight service, complimentary instant cup noodles, to its long-haul economy passengers, including on routes to the...

Korean markets engage in summer sales with ultra-low prices

The Korean markets have launched a summer sales event, diving into a fierce competition of ultra-low prices. According to an analysis of July advertisements in...

CA Supreme Court upholds Prop 22, drivers remain ‘independent contractor’

The California Supreme Court has ruled that drivers for ride-sharing and delivery companies are independent contractors, not employees. According to multiple media outlets, the Supreme...

Chipotle faces criticism over inconsistent portion sizes; CEO pledges ‘generosity’ and ‘consistency’

A Chipotle customer, Mr. K, recently voiced his dissatisfaction after noticing a decrease in portion sizes during his visit. Mr. K ordered a chicken...

Korean franchise investment seminar to be held at The Source OC on August 22

Korean franchise companies are embarking on an aggressive push to capitalize on the Korean food craze in the U.S., the home of franchising. The Korea...