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Jihee Kim nominated for semifinalists for Best Chef in James Beard Awards

A Korean-American chef has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious 2024 James Beard Awards, a significant recognition in the culinary industry. Among the semifinalists...

Glendale city council candidates promise to protect Comfort Women Statue

Amidst ongoing discussions, Glendale city council candidates have made a firm commitment: "We will protect the Statue of Peace." In Glendale, a northern Los Angeles...

Dentist in LA Koreatown sued for repeated sexual assault on clinic employee

A Korean-American dentist in his 70s who ran a clinic in Los Angeles Koreatown for decades has been accused of repeated sexual assault of...

Korean seniors are the most isolated among all Asian seniors in U.S.

Korean seniors over the age of 65 are more educated than other Asian groups, but one in six is socially isolated, according to a...

Seven-story, 60-unit apartment planned in Koreatown at 6th St. and Shatto Pl.

A Koreatown parking lot, located at the intersection of 6th Street and Shatto Place, is set for redevelopment into a 60-unit apartment complex. On January...

These Trader Joe’s items are shoppers’ favorites, frozen kimbap ranks third

It’s an awards season. Trader Joe’s unveiled its customer favorites on January 22, featuring a list of top products, including the social media sensation,...

Efforts underway to make 2 Korean-American historic sites gain federal recognition

Efforts are underway to nominate the former headquarters (Danso) of the Los Angeles Hung Sa Dahn and the Korean Independence Memorial Building for inclusion...

Korean Kimchi exports to U.S. hit record high amid rising K-food popularity

Korean kimchi exports to the United States hit a record high last year. According to data from the Agriculture and Trade LA office, the value...

Peter Sohn’s ‘Elemental’ nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at Oscars

Directed by second-generation Korean-American Peter Sohn, 'Elemental' has secured a nomination for Best Animated Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Nominated on January 23,...

Celine Song’s ‘Past Lives’ nominated for two Oscars for 2024 Academy Awards

'Past Lives', directed by 36-year-old Korean-Canadian Celine Song, has received Oscar nominations. On January 23, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced...