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California Rent Burden Hits 27% of Renter Households

The California rent burden remains severe, with more than one in four renter households spending over half their income on housing. According to data...

Samsung, SK hynix cut ESTA trips to U.S. after mass detentions in Georgia

Samsung and SK hynix have restricted ESTA travel to the U.S. after ICE detained hundreds of Korean workers in Georgia, disrupting major projects.

Nongshim Mega Mart to open Palo Alto store, bay area’s largest Korean supermarket

Grand opening set for September 25 at Ravenswood 101 Shopping Center Nongshim Group’s retail subsidiary Mega Mart will celebrate the grand opening of its Palo...

Kia Unveils 2026 Sportage Hybrid with More Power, Efficiency

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid receives its most comprehensive update since the fifth-generation launch, with improvements spanning exterior design, in-cabin displays, ADAS, and on-road...

44% of retirees say losing half of Social Security benefits would threaten livelihood

A growing number of U.S. retirees are heavily reliant on Social Security, raising concerns that any reduction in benefits could severely threaten their financial...

Jamison office building faces foreclosure after sale falls through in Downtown LA

The Jamison Properties-owned office building at 811 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, has entered foreclosure proceedings following a failed sale in downtown LA. Located near...

AI Credit Dispute Tool? Popular Among Consumers

Personal finance platform Kikoff has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered tool that allows users to quickly identify and correct errors on their credit reports...

U.S. visa roadblock creates speed bump for Korea’s billion-dollar investments

A U.S. visa roadblock is delaying Korea’s billion-dollar investments, halting projects like the Hyundai–LG battery plant and sparking calls for new visa solutions.

K-Beauty accelerates U.S. expansion with Ulta Beauty partnership

Landing International’s K-Beauty World, led by CEO Sarah Chung Park, is accelerating the nationwide expansion of Korean beauty in the United States through a...

Median Annual Income in U.S. Jumps $20,000 in a Decade

The median annual income of Americans has climbed by nearly $20,000 over the past decade, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor...