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Controversy surrounds relocation of Korean ‘Turtle Warship’ model from LA City Hall

On July 2, the City of Los Angeles decided to move the model of a turtle warship Geobukseon, which had been displayed inside City...

Audrey Kwon wins first Olympics medal in 20 years at artistic swimming team event

The U.S. artistic swimming team, which includes a Korean-American athlete from Los Angeles, won its first Olympic medal in 20 years. On August 7, the...

Korean Americans launch support group for Kamala Harris

A group of Korean Americans supporting Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will be launched. On August 8 at 5 p.m., the “Korean Americans for Harris...

3rd Korea Conference to be held on Aug. 23, launching MDR Club for ‘success ecosystem’

The Korea Conference, a bridgehead for innovative startups from South Korea to the U.S., is now in its third year. This year's event, which...

COVID-19 surge in LA County leads to medication shortages in Koreatown

The recent surge in COVID-19 infections in California, including Los Angeles County, has led to a shortage of medications at pharmacies in Los Angeles...

LAPD seeks public’s help in identifying Koreatown non-contact hit-and-run incident

The LA Police Department (LAPD) announced that it needs the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a non-contact hit-and-run crash in Koreatown...

Korea Consulate General to host K-pop seminar for new LAUSD curriculum

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will unveil a new K-pop curriculum, set to be implemented in four schools this fall semester. The Consulate...

Commissioner Candice Cho’s term extended on LA Human Relations Commission

Candice Cho, a Korean-American attorney and commissioner on the LA Human Relations Commission, has had her term extended for an additional four years. Cho was...

Baby boomers in Korean communities turn to home-sharing to offset high living expenses

Soo-Ji Jung and her husband, residents of a single-family home in Garden Grove, have been renting out their spare rooms since retiring a few...

Grace Yoo announces fundraising twice bigger than opponent’s, seeks further support

Grace Yoo is calling on the Korean-American community for support and participation in the upcoming general election for Los Angeles City Council District 10...