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UniqueMi fermented skincare sells out at KCON LA, expands in U.S.

Korean fermented skincare company UniqueMi (CEO Hee-Ok Kwak) is making a full-scale entry into the U.S. market following a major success at KCON LA...

California Retirees Face $330,000 Shortfall – Fifth Largest in the Nation

Retirees in California are expected to face a funding gap of more than $330,000 over the course of their retirement, according to a new...

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...

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...

Korean homeless residents face eviction from LA-subsidized housing

Korean homeless residents in LA's Koreatown were issued sudden eviction notices, exposing miscommunication and accountability gaps in the city's TLS housing program.

Robert F. Kennedy Park temporarily closed following jurisdiction transfer

Robert F. Kennedy Park in Koreatown has been closed after being transferred from LA's Parks Department to LAUSD, raising concerns among local residents.

Return Fraud Costs U.S. Retailers $101B, Korean Businesses Hit Hard

Jane Jung, who runs an online store selling Korean-made clothing, says she lost up to 20% of her sales this year due to return...

Koreatown seniors struggle with digital parking systems amid rapid automation

Koreatown seniors are struggling with newly implemented digital parking systems like Metropolis, which require smartphone use and QR code registration. As automated platforms replace traditional methods, many older residents are left without support, prompting concerns over accessibility and inclusion in an increasingly tech-driven environment.

Local Acupuncturist Offers Free Treatment to First Responders

In a gesture of gratitude toward those who serve the community, Dr. Winston Lee of Doctor Acupuncture in Korean Medicine has launched an initiative...

Uncovering truth behind Yong Yang’s death is first step to preventing future tragedies

The Los Angeles County Superior Court has ordered the release of key records, including bodycam and 911 recordings, related to the fatal LAPD shooting of Korean-American Yong Yang, following a petition by the Korea Daily under the Public Records Act. Attorney Charles Jung emphasized that the disclosure could reveal whether police followed proper procedures in handling a mentally ill individual, highlighting broader concerns about systemic failures and the need for accountability.