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Homeownership in California Costs Second Highest in US

California homeowners are paying more than $32,000 a year in hidden ownership costs, the second highest in the nation, according to a new Bankrate...

Air Premia Summer Sale Offers U.S.-Korea Flights from $661

Air Premia has launched a limited-time Summer Black Friday promotion on its U.S.-Korea routes, offering discounted round-trip fares starting as low as $661. The sale runs through May 24,...

Home Sales Drop 16% in May as Condo Deals Plunge

The number of homes sold in Koreatown fell by 16 percent in May 2025, with condo sales plunging by 43 percent compared to the...

Immigration Crackdown Raises Concerns Over LA Economic Fallout

A federal immigration crackdown targeting undocumented workers is raising alarms across Los Angeles, where the local economy relies heavily on immigrant labor. On June 10,...

HMart 40th Anniversary Deals: Snow Crab and Orion Combo Pie on Sale

HMart, the largest Asian American supermarket chain in the United States, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with limited-time discounts on select grocery...

Phyn Startup Acquisition: Korean American-Led Firm Sold for $25M

Phyn, a smart home technology startup specializing in water leak prevention, has been acquired for $25 million by a private investment group. The deal...

Mortgage Shopping Can Cut Loan Costs by $110K in California

Californians can save big by comparing mortgage options, with new data showing potential lifetime savings of more than $110,000—the highest in the nation. LendingTree, an...

California Offers Up to $20K in Mortgage Disaster Assistance for Wildfire Victims

California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has launched a new program that provides up to $20,000 in mortgage assistance to homeowners whose properties were damaged...

Costco Tests ‘Scan and Go’ App to Cut Checkout Times

Costco has launched a pilot of its mobile self-checkout system, known as Scan and Go, in an effort to address one of the most...

Rising Beef Prices Squeeze Korean American Grocery Budgets

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), steak prices have increased by 7% and ground beef by 10% over the past year. As...