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Sunday, November 23, 2025

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The Taste of K-Culture in a Glass… K-Soju Spreads Its Wings

At the California State Assembly proclamation of “Soju Day” State legislature designates September 20 every year Tasting events heat up the Capitol and banquet hall Need for...

Koreatown apartment complex set for condo conversion at 11th and Hobart

Developer Xanon Development is accelerating its plans to convert an apartment complex in Los Angeles’ Koreatown into condominiums. According to a report from LA Business...

How Gammeeok’s Seolleongtang became a Korean dining icon in New York

Korean cuisine has emerged as one of the most dynamic dining trends in New York. In the heart of Manhattan, around Broadway and Fifth...

Amazon to Sell Thousands of Hertz Used Cars Online

Hertz has partnered with Amazon to launch large-scale online sales of used vehicles, making thousands of Hertz cars available through Amazon’s platform. The company announced...

FTC Files Lawsuit Against LA Fitness Over Difficult Cancellation Policies

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against LA Fitness operator Fitness International and its subsidiary, Fitness & Sports Clubs, accusing them...

K-brands gain ground despite sluggish restaurant market growth

Despite economic uncertainty and the lingering effects of inflation slowing the overall restaurant industry, Korean food brands are making notable strides. According to the 2025...

Tourism Slows Down… Korean Agencies Seek New Paths

Korean travel agencies seek breakthrough amid California tourism slowdown California’s tourism industry has entered a downturn as international visitor arrivals decline, and Korean American travel...

H Mart Expands Aggressively with Franchise Push

Coffee Brand Ten Thousand and Bakery L’AMI Lead Growth Strategy H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S., is moving aggressively into the...

Credit-Card Overspending Fades

Balance Growth Slows as Borrowers Pull Back Consumers are pulling back from the credit-card binge that took off during the pandemic, as rising debt and...

9 Out of 10 KakaoTalk Users Say “Banner Ads Are Annoying”

Korea Daily Online Survey KakaoTalk, the popular messaging app widely used among Korean Americans, recently introduced banner ads at the top of its chat window....