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LA moves homeless from Koreatown to temporary housing, but concerns persist

The City of Los Angeles has relocated a group of homeless individuals from Koreatown. According to a statement from the Mayor’s Office on September 17,...

Biden and Harris honor Korean Americans at first-ever White House Chuseok celebration

President Joe Biden and Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris sent written remarks celebrating the Chuseok holiday, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving Day,...

LA City Council honors Yang’s death; Korean-American leaders remain silent

The Los Angeles City Council has officially memorialized Yong Yang, a mentally ill Korean American man who was fatally shot by an LAPD officer,...

Green card holders wait median 7 years for citizenship, USCIS report finds

It takes green card holders about 7 years to become citizens, according to a new report. Korean Americans have about 8.7 years to become...

SNU Alumni Association in U.S. awards $10K scholarship each to 5 Korean-American students

The Seoul National University Alumni Association of America (SNUAA), led by President Sang-gang Lee, held its 3rd annual Scholar Awards Ceremony on August 30...

KIWA workers form labor union despite alleged management opposition

A labor union has finally been formed at the Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA). Now KIWA employees will have their own union, despite controversy over...

Korean-American community eyes key candidates as KAFLA election draws closer

With the Korean American Federation of Lops Angeles (KAFLA) presidential election just two months away, prominent candidates are carefully weighing their decisions to run....

Korea Daily becomes first Korean-American media partner to host voting center

The Korea Daily is partnering with the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters to host a voting location at its headquarters (690 Wilshire Pl.)...

Korean-American leaders emphasize ‘K-giving’ as next step amid K-content success

The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) hosted its “Giving Summit” on September 14 at the LINE LA Hotel, bringing together over 200 Korean American...

La Poem to captivate LA audience at United Theater for Korea Daily’s 50th anniversary

Anticipation is mounting for the “La Poem” performance at the United Theater on Broadway, chosen as the venue for Korea Daily’s 50th anniversary celebration. The...