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Children of North Korean defectors born in third countries: ‘No place to call home’

Following is a story of Min-young Kim (alias), a child born to a North Korean defector mother in a third country, shared with the...

LA to spend $3 million on MacArthur Park renovation, but how long will it last?

MacArthur Park, located at Alvarado Street and Wilshire Boulevard, is set to undergo a significant green space renovation. On July 9, Los Angeles Mayor Karen...

Unraveling Taiwanese submarine spy mystery: Did China weigh on South Korea?

In January 2022, an unexpected visitor appeared at the South Korean Mission in Taipei. Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Ma Wen-chun, carried an unidentified...

Free senior meal delivery program very likely to end as funding request stalls

A senior food program in Los Angeles is coming to an end. The Los Angeles Department of Aging's free senior meal delivery program, the Rapid...

Violent crime in Koreatown hits 14-year low, but residents aren’t feeling it

The number of violent crimes in Los Angeles Koreatown has hit a 14-year low. While the statistical decline is encouraging, residents say they are...

Korean dining restaurant ‘Baroo’ named LA Times’ 2024 Restaurant of the Year

On July 9, the LA Times announced that Baroo, a modern Korean dining restaurant located in the LA Arts District, has been named the...

Podcast ‘All Rise’ tackles minority immigrant issues, resonates with Korean community

A new podcast called “All Rise” is gaining significant attention in the Korean community for its focus on discussing and addressing the various situations...

Transparency concerns arise over fundraising for Korean Friendship Bell restoration

The Korean Friendship Bell Preservation Committee (KFBPC), is currently embroiled in internal conflicts, raising concerns over the transparency of their planned fundraising event for...

Hot dog eating contestant hopes to find truth on rights abuse during her adoption

A Korean-born adoptee who competed in a hot dog eating contest has garnered attention for claiming her human rights were unfairly violated during her...

Bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows sparks pandemic fears

The fundamental difference between bacteria and viruses lies in their methods of reproduction. Bacteria reproduce by splitting into two, creating another identical entity. In...