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SoCal’s Korean-American Banks report annual net income of $308 million in 2023

Korean-American banks in Southern California posted sluggish profits in the fourth quarter amid tough business conditions but managed to maintain their assets, deposits, and...

Made-in-California Korean strawberries, after 3 years of trial, coming to H Mart

"Strong peach flavor and high in sugar melting in mouth." Last July, shoppers at the H Mart Buena Park store expressed enthusiasm for the...

CVS Pharmacy is closing 25 MinuteClinic in LA area, leaving only 11 remaining

CVS Pharmacy is closing several of its quick walk-in service MinuteClinic locations in LA. In a recent statement, the company said it plans to close...

LA City to eliminate 7,000 unfilled jobs, anticipates public service disruptions

Approximately 7,000 jobs, accounting for 15% of the city's 50,000 employees, are expected to be eliminated at LA City Hall. The LA City Council has...

Army captures deserter sentenced to 64 years in prison for child sex offenses

A Korean-American U.S. Army soldier who was sentenced by court-martial to 64 years in prison for child sex offenses has been arrested after deserting. According...

Tackling mental health at healing seminars by Prof. Taekyun Hur on Feb. 3 & 4

"Anyone can suffer from mental health issues, and they can be solved by identifying and talking about them rather than hiding them." The Healing Seminar,...

72 firefighters extinguish Koreatown apartment blaze, one hospitalized

  One person is in the hospital on January 30, recovering from smoke inhalation from a fire at an upper unit at a four-story apartment...

‘Squid Game’ actor Byung-hun Lee’s LA home burglarized with window broken

Squid Game and Mr. Sunshine actor Byung-hun Lee's Los Angeles home was recently targeted by burglars, though, fortunately, no major damage was reported. Entertainment media...

Open Bank recognized as ‘The Most Improved SBA Lender’ by Texas administration

A Korean-American bank headquartered in LA, Open Bank has been recognized as a top SBA lender in Texas. Open Bank announced on January 25 that...

Homeless population living alone increases while encampment diminished

From 8 p.m. to midnight on January 25, over 90 volunteers conducted a comprehensive homeless count in LA's Koreatown. Volunteers worked in teams of...