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Half of Korean-American applicants for first-time home purchase assistance are rejected

Programs supporting first-time homebuyers have expanded, but many Korean Americans fail to benefit due to insufficient preparation. The Shalom Center (Director Jee R Lee), which...

Korean-American chefs shine in the most powerful people in fine dining

Recently, the luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report highlighted several Korean figures in its selection of “The 50 Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining.” The list...

Rebuilding Koreatown: Urgent Diagnosis of Crisis and Finding Remedy

For non-Koreans, it’s a destination for authentic Korean cuisine; for immigrants, it’s a home away from home. Los Angeles Koreatown, deeply rooted in the...

New tenant and workplace rights among other laws taking effect in California in 2025

Starting in 2025, numerous new laws aimed at improving the lives of California residents will take effect. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year,...

Koreatown photo studio shuts down abruptly, leaving families without cherished memories

A well-known photo studio in Los Angeles' Koreatown, specializing in creating "growth albums" that document children’s milestones, has abruptly shut down without notifying its...

Korean Americans fill churches and temples with year-end faith and tradition

During the year-end holiday season, Korean churches and other religious institutions are bustling with activities as Korean Americans come together to reflect on the...

Michelle Steel delivers farewell speech: “I will continue to find ways to serve the country I love”

Michelle Steel, U.S. Representative for California's 45th Congressional District, delivered a farewell speech on December 18 before her colleagues and Republican leadership. Steel, who narrowly...

Holiday traffic and tight parking turn LA’s Koreatown into a battleground for space

At 7 p.m. on December 18, cars lined up along the intersection of 6th and Alexandria streets in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Valet cars, delivery...

USPS smishing scam targets LA residents, prompts holiday fraud alert

Debbie Lee, 30, a Koreatown, LA resident, recently received a text message claiming to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Since she...

Asian American journalists accuse radio host Bill Handel of repeated racist remarks

Journalists have come forward to denounce well-known radio host Bill Handel for his racist remarks about Koreans made during a live broadcast. The Asian American...