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Asiana Mileage to Remain Valid for 10 Years After Korean Air Merger

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has unveiled a revised mileage integration plan as part of the upcoming merger between Korean Air and Asiana...

McDonald’s Monopoly Returns with $1M and New Car

McDonald’s is bringing back its Monopoly game, running from October 6, 2025 through November 2, 2025. Players can join through peel-off paper stickers on...

H Mart Ramps Up Growth in Texas With Seventh Location Set to Open

Asian-American supermarket giant H Mart is accelerating its expansion in Texas, reinforcing its position as a key player in the state’s competitive grocery market....

Walmart Under Fire for Counterfeit Goods on Marketplace

Approval Process Too Loose — At Least 43 Fake Businesses IdentifiedCounterfeit Supplements and Cosmetics Raise Health Concerns, Erode Consumer Trust Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer,...

Atomix Becomes First Korean Restaurant to Top ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ North America List

Korean fine-dining restaurant Atomix in Manhattan has made history by ranking No. 1 in the newly launched “World’s 50 Best Restaurants: North America” list,...

Sunbeam Recalls 1.29 Million Ovens Over Burn Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on September 25 that manufacturer Sunbeam Products is recalling approximately 1.29 million Oster French Door Countertop...

Open Healthcare Launches in Gardena

Gardena, CA — Open Healthcare (CEO Yongseok Kim), a new platform focused on personalized healthcare solutions, officially opened its large-scale clinical trial center in...

Brand Powerhouse Hee-Young No’s La Song Hotel Coming to Koreatown in 2026

Brand consultant Hee-Young No—often called advisor for her advisory role—will remodel Rotex Hotel on Olympic Boulevard in Koreatown, Los Angeles into La Song Hotel, a...

New Car Ownership Cost Drops to $11,577 a Year

The new car ownership cost has eased this year, offering some relief to drivers. The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates the annual expense at...

Pink’s Hot Dogs Korea Franchise Registered with Trade Commission

Pink’s Hot Dogs, the famous Los Angeles eatery, has formally registered the Pink’s Hot Dogs Korea franchise with the Korea Fair Trade Commission. The...