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Korean American nonprofits hit hard by federal funding cuts

Korean American nonprofits across California are confronting sharp funding cuts as federal reductions to healthcare and immigrant support programs force clinics and community organizations to scale back services, reduce staff, or prepare for closures.

Korean Community, Israeli Consulate Strengthen Public Safety Network

Israeli Consulate in LA Hosts Public Safety Symposium AI-Driven Crime Prevention Technologies IntroducedMore Than 60 Guests Attend, Including Korean American LeadersConsul General: “We Look Forward...

Koreatown school enrollment shows steepest decline in LAUSD

Student enrollment in Koreatown schools has fallen faster than anywhere else in LAUSD, driven by declining birth rates and heightened immigration enforcement, raising concerns about future funding and district operations.

Israel LA Consulate to present safety strategies for Korean community

Israel’s LA Consulate is hosting a public-safety symposium to help the Korean community develop stronger self-protection strategies, drawing on shared experiences and expert guidance.

Donor’s handwritten note brings compassion to Winter Jacket Giveaway

A Koreatown business owner facing financial hardship still joined the Love Winter Jacket campaign, sending a handwritten letter and donation to support winter coats for neighbors in need.

Koreatown English guide draws strong interest at CiCLAVIA

The Korea Daily’s Koreatown English guide drew overwhelming interest at CiCLAVIA, with all 2,000 copies claimed quickly by visitors eager to explore Koreatown’s food, culture, and small businesses.

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...