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Korean American Hospitals in LA Refuse PPO Patients Over Billing Hurdles

Some Korean American hospitals in the Los Angeles area are refusing to treat patients with PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) health insurance plans, drawing criticism...

Undocumented Korean Returned with Help from New York Center

A 74-year-old undocumented Korean, Sungja Lee, was repatriated to South Korea on June 14 with the assistance of The Nanum House, a New York-based...

Korean Lawmaker Targets U.S. Conservatives With ‘Anti-Korean Five’ Remark

A South Korean lawmaker has drawn widespread criticism after labeling five conservative U.S. figures—most of them Korean American—as the “anti-Korean five” during a July...

LA Affordable Housing Units Continue to Plunge to Fewer Projects

The share of Los Angeles apartment projects that include affordable housing units dropped sharply in 2023, falling to 41 percent of all new developments,...

U.S.-South Korea alliance at risk if Seoul stays neutral, warns former U.S. official

Former U.S. official Stephen Biegun warns in a detailed interview that South Korea’s neutrality between the U.S. and China could strain the U.S.-South Korea alliance and force a strategic realignment.

UC considers 7% tuition hike amid budget cuts

The University of California is considering raising its tuition cap to 7% annually and cutting financial aid allocations, sparking backlash from students.

Visa scrutiny intensifies amid stricter U.S. immigration checks

Rising RFEs and NOIDs from USCIS signal tougher U.S. visa scrutiny, particularly for I‑360 petitioners. New leadership pledges further enforcement, raising stakes for applicants.

Chick-fil-A Offers Free Food Through Mobile Game ‘Code Moo’

Chick-fil-A is giving away free food to customers who play its mobile game ‘Code Moo’, which launched through the chain’s official app on July...

Trump Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Prices as Inflation Pressure Grows

U.S. consumer prices are beginning to reflect the full impact of Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with rising costs now visible in daily goods ranging...

Korean-Style Burger Spot Opens at USC Village

A Korean-style burger restaurant operated by Korean American owners has opened near the University of Southern California.   According to the Los Angeles Times, Softie’s Burger,...