Copper wire theft is increasing in LA Koreatown, leading to widespread streetlight outages. Delayed repairs have left residents and businesses struggling with prolonged darkness.
LA...
As leaders of Korean historical organizations grow older, concerns rise over the future of Korean independence patriots' graves in the United States. With fewer...
A controversy has erupted at Koreatown Plaza, located near Western Avenue in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, as the new property owner demands business owners repay...
For non-Koreans, it’s a destination for authentic Korean cuisine; for immigrants, it’s a home away from home. Los Angeles Koreatown, deeply rooted in the...
“U.S.-Korean Diplomatic Crossroads” published by KEI
18 former ambassadors reflect on key turning points in relations
A valuable contribution to understanding modern Korean history
Ahead of the...
In August 1950, James Thompson, then an 18-year-old private in the U.S. Army’s 24th Infantry Regiment, defended Seobuksan Mountain (735m) in Haman, a key...
Immigration surge fuels the growth of businesses
The 1970s was a golden age for the Korean-American business sector. The capital accumulated by the first generation...
As the Korean-American immigrant community looks toward its 170th anniversary in 50 years, what will it look like? What kind of leaders will emerge,...
