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Korean-American businesses prepares for LA Dodgers’ World Series on October 25 with special offers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will meet for the first time in 43 years in the World Series (WS), the grand...

LA Dodgers’ Tommy Hyunsu Edman becomes first Korean American to win postseason MVP

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets to advance to the World Series for the first time in four years, and Korean-American...

Korea Times mediation with federal agency collapses over $8M tax dispute

The Korea Times' ongoing settlement process with the government agency over $8 million in back federal income taxes has fallen apart. The U.S. District Court...

Hanmi Bank to close branch in Koreatown Plaza after 40 years of operation to improve efficiency

Hanmi Bank is closing its Koreatown Plaza (KTP) branch after more than 40 years. The bank recently sent a letter to its customers informing them...

University of Pennsylvania inaugurates James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies with $25M donation

A Korean studies research center has been established at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania thanks to a donation from a Korean-American entrepreneur. The Daily Pennsylvanian,...

KAI releases almanac of 231 Korean American elected officials, 70 years after first

A nonprofit organization dedicated to studying the Korean American community has gained attention for compiling a record of Korean American elected officials. The Korean American...

Hanmi Bank pushes to establish office in Seoul, revealing Korean-American banks’ new tactics

Hanmi Bank is moving forward with plans to open a representative office in Seoul, South Korea. On October 17, officials in the Korean-American banking industry...

Korean American Federation of LA to elect president on Dec. 7, candidates must file by Nov. 6

The date for the election of the President of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA) has been finalized. The organization has lowered the...

Adopted Korean sisters to meet in Seoul after DNA match: ‘We’re eager to find more family members

Korean-born Darragh Hannan, adopted by an American family at just eight weeks old, recently found her older sister, Jee Won Ha, through DNA testing...

John Yi pledges to solve Koreatown’s public safety, traffic, and housing challenges

Looking ahead to the 2024 general election to choose the leaders of our communities, the Korea Daily is announcing endorsements and weighing in on...