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Clarification about Koreatown Plaza rent dispute

In response to our previous reports on the Koreatown Plaza rent dispute ("Koreatown Plaza Faces Controversy Over Demand for Previously Waived Rent," published on...

New design unveiled for LA Korean Consulate building, completion expected by 2029

An artist's rendition of the new Consulate General of the Republic of Korea building in Los Angeles, currently under reconstruction and set for completion...

Korean-American professor to lead Duke University’s science and technology strategy

Professor Jungsang Kim, a distinguished expert in electrical and electronic engineering and physics, has been appointed to lead Duke University's science and technology strategy. Duke...

Koreatown ‘The Line LA’ hotel faces foreclosure amid $100 million loan default

The Line LA, a boutique hotel located at Ardmore and Wilshire in Los Angeles Koreatown, is on the verge of foreclosure after failing to...

LA deputy chief prosecutor: Strong prosecution is key to curbing hate crimes

Can hate crimes based on race, religion, or skin color truly disappear in a multicultural city like Los Angeles? Paul Kim, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of...

Green card holders warned after viral video alleges confiscation and deportation at LAX

A viral TikTok video is warning green card holders about potential risks at the airport after a woman claimed her niece had her green...

Overseas Koreans enjoy Korean-citizen treatment at immigration checkpoints in Incheon Airport

"Are you still lining up at the foreigner inspection counter? I got through the Korean inspection counter in five minutes as a Korean citizen." The...

Soaring egg prices from bird flu force Korean restaurants in LA to rethink menus

The recent surge in egg prices, driven by the spread of bird flu, is causing operational difficulties for Korean restaurants in the LA area. Many...

1587 Sneakers enjoys explosive surge in sales after Shark Tank appearance

1587 Sneakers, co-founded by Sam Hyun, is rapidly gaining traction for its unique focus on creating sneakers and apparel for Asians—a segment largely overlooked...

Hung Ok Lim Ho, pioneer for Korean American nurses, dies at 93

Hung Ok Lim Ho, a pioneering figure in the Korean-American nursing community and a tireless advocate for healthcare accessibility, passed away on February 16...