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Beong-soo Kim named USC’s first Korean American interim president

For the first time in its history, the University of Southern California has appointed a Korean American to lead the institution. The USC Board of...

Tragic freeway crash claims life of 65-year-old Korean American in LA

The Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office recently announced that Kim Byung-chul, 65, was killed in a car accident on the 60 Freeway in the...

LA drivers hit by predatory towing and excessive fees, complaints surge

Aggressive business tactics and excessive fees by some towing companies are fueling frustration among Los Angeles drivers, with complaints mounting over questionable practices. Many cases...

Altadena home that survived the Eaton Fire hits market for $2.68M

A home that withstood the Eaton Fire in Altadena, which destroyed or damaged more than 6,000 properties, has hit the market for $2.68 million. According...

Korean-American lawyer jailed for $3M fraud, used client money for casino, business

A Korean-American lawyer in New York has been sentenced to a felony for embezzling client money. On February. 4, the U.S. District Court for the...

Home insurance premiums are likely to soar as insurers request rate hikes

The worst wildfires in history have prompted California’s largest home insurer to request a significant rate hike, raising concerns over rising costs for homeowners. As...

Koreatown Plaza faces controversy over demand for previously waived rent

A controversy has erupted at Koreatown Plaza, located near Western Avenue in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, as the new property owner demands business owners repay...

Lawsuit challenges UC’s admission, alleges bias against Asian, White students

The University of California (UC) has been sued over allegations that it gave preferential treatment to Black and Hispanic applicants while disadvantaging Asian and...

Korea Daily to host free exclusive movie screening for readers

The Korea Daily is inviting 50 readers to a special free movie screening as part of its reader appreciation event. The featured film is a...

Overseas Koreans Agency chief pledges consular support for LA, weighs lowering dual citizenship age

Lee Sang-deok, Commissioner of the Overseas Koreans Agency, expressed his intention to dispatch consular officers to the Los Angeles area and lower the age...