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Korean American Influencer’s 5-Year-Old Son Dies After 11-Day Fight With Flu

A Korean American influencer’s 5-year-old son died after an 11-day fight with the flu, as child deaths are reported this flu season.

Visiting Korea? Medical Tourism Options Are Expanding for Travelers

Medical tourism options are expanding for travelers visiting Korea, offering easier access to treatment, planning support, and verified information.

Health Insurance Bills Double for Some Californians After Obamacare Subsidies End

ACA premium hikes hit California after expanded subsidies expired, with some enrollees seeing monthly costs double or more.

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.