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Monday, February 23, 2026

CONSUMER

Unused gift cards quietly drain consumer cash

Unused gift cards are becoming a growing source of hidden losses for consumers as balances sit untouched or vanish through fees, fraud, and missed...

Asiana Airlines to Cut L.A.–Incheon Route to One Daily Flight Through May

Asiana Airlines flight reduction is set to temporarily limit the Los Angeles–Incheon route to one daily departure, as Asiana Airlines adjusts its aircraft operation...

Lego World Cup Trophy Set Debuts at Full Size

Lego has partnered with FIFA to unveil a full-size Lego World Cup trophy set ahead of next year’s official World Cup lineup. The new...

Korean Auto Sales in U.S. Flat in November as EV Demand Drops

Korean car brands' sales in the U.S. were nearly unchanged in November compared to last year, as automakers continued to face weak electric vehicle...

Walkerhill Kimchi export hits 27 tons sold in U.S.

Walkerhill Kimchi export is showing rapid growth in the United States, with 27 tons sold within two months of entering the market. Walkerhill Hotel...

H Mart cream rice cake pop-up brings Korea’s hit dessert

H Mart cream rice cake will headline a special pop-up event at the H Mart Buena Park store from the 5th to the 7th,...

H Mart calendar giveaway starts on the 22nd in California

Beginning on the 22nd, H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, will offer free 2026 desk calendars(poster) at all of...

Thanksgiving dinner savings: AI and record-low deals

Despite high inflation, Thanksgiving dinner savings are increasingly achievable as AI chatbots and deeply discounted meal packages help consumers lower the cost of holiday...

Korean American Kimchi Preferences Revealed: 63% Eat It Daily

Korean American kimchi trends in 2025 show that about 6 out of 10 Korean Americans in the United States eat kimchi every day, confirming...

Hojokban brings Seoul-style gourmet dining to LA

The Hojokban LA opening brings Hojokban, a fusion Korean restaurant that began in Seoul’s Cheongdam neighborhood, to Los Angeles, marking the brand’s first step...