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LA Descendants Finally Receive Long-Delayed Korean Independence Medal

A Korean independence medal was delivered to descendants after an LA grave project identified heirs and began reinterment preparations.

United States Is Home to 2.56 Million Koreans—More Than Any Other Country

Koreans in the US total 2.56 million, accounting for 36% of all overseas Koreans, according to 2025 government data.

AI Cheating Hits LA Schools as Educators Scramble to Respond

AI cheating in schools surfaced after LAUSD students used Google Lens on exams, raising concerns about student dependence on artificial intelligence.

350+ Drug Prices Climb as US Pressure Fails to Slow Big Pharma

US drug price hikes affect 350+ medicines this year, led by Pfizer and GSK, despite federal government pressure to cut costs.

Even a Six-Figure Salary May Not Be Enough for an H-1B Visa

H-1B visa changes now weight selection by wage level, boosting odds for top earners and tightening access for others.

1 in 6 Medicare Seniors Take 8+ Drugs, Raising Polypharmacy Concerns

Senior polypharmacy risks are growing as 1 in 6 Medicare enrollees take eight or more drugs, increasing falls and cognitive side effects.

Rental Car Vanishes in Las Vegas After Fake Staff Tricks Korean American Family

A Las Vegas rental car scam left a Korean American family without their vehicle after a man posing as staff took it.

Korean-Owned Napa Winery Earns Rare Platinum, Ranked No. 2 Worldwide

A Korean-owned Napa winery earned a Platinum rating as its white wine ranked second at the Best Wine of the World competition.

Napa’s DANA Estates Shocks Judges With No. 2 White Wine Worldwide

The DANA Estates award places its rare white wine No. 2 worldwide at the 2025 BWW Awards, drawing attention in Napa Valley’s red-wine stronghold.

ICE Arrests Green Card Applicants at USCIS Interviews, Even After Approval

USCIS interview arrests are occurring as ICE detains green card applicants before or after interviews, raising fears over legal pathways.