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Michelle Steel, Young Kim, Dave Min advance to U.S. House run-off

In the recent presidential primaries, four Korean-American candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives advanced to the November run-off. As of 11 a.m. ET today...

WCKNC launches revamped website to enhance community engagement

The Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council (WCKNC) has launched a new website to keep residents informed. For the past two years, the WCKNC lost its...

John Lee clinches re-election for LA’s 12th District Council seat

Los Angeles 12th District Councilmember John Lee has effectively won re-election. As of 9:50 p.m. on March 5, Lee had secured 63.38 percent of...

Taxpayers should know these changes in IRS tax reporting rule before filing

Understanding how tax law changes affect you can help you get a bigger refund in a faster time. Last year, the income tax filing...

Festival Foundation considers external audit amid financial oversight disputes

The LA Korean Festival Foundation, which recently appointed a new chairman, has begun auditing its financial statements. The board of directors, which had previously...

Korean-American groups call for release of imprisoned mother Grace Yoo Chan on bail

Korean-American organizations throughout New York are rallying participation for a demonstration at the Bergen County courtroom in New Jersey. On March 7, attendees will...

Spring break safety advisory issued for U.S. travelers to Mexico

The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Mexico have issued a Spring Break Travel Advisory for travelers to Mexico. In a recent press release, the U.S....

2 Koreans commit suicide on same day, highlighting mental health concerns

Two Koreans have been found dead in the Los Angeles County area within a day. The incidents underscore the critical need to address mental...

Korean best-seller healing novel ‘Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop’ available in English

A Korean best-selling novel is delivering the 'healing power of books' to global readers. Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, written by Boreum Hwang, is a...

Inflation drove up wedding costs, California couples pay $41,000 on average

Soaring inflation is driving up the cost of nearly everything, including weddings, according to a new report. Wedding research firm The Knot, in a recent...