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LA Korean American Board Member Shot Dead; Bystander Hurt

A 73-year-old Korean American woman, known as Yang, was shot and killed by her live-in partner on August 16, 2025 in Los Angeles. The...

H Mart Expands Aggressively with Franchise Push

Coffee Brand Ten Thousand and Bakery L’AMI Lead Growth Strategy H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S., is moving aggressively into the...

Koreatown council representation: WCKNC chair urges LA seat

Bill Robinson, chair of the Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council (WCKNC), was re-elected last month and said in an interview on Aug 15, that Koreatown...

Newsom’s California redistricting plan sparks backlash

Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for pushing the California redistricting plan announced on August 15, which targets several Republican-leaning areas and could shift...

Son Heung-min First Pitch with BTS V at Dodger Stadium

BTS member V and soccer star Son Heung-min will each throw ceremonial first pitches at Dodger Stadium, a moment that has generated worldwide fan...

Koreatown centenarian birthday: Four generations gather

A meaningful celebration was held at LA Adult Day Health Care Center in Koreatown, on August 15, honoring Seok-Hee Kim on her 100th birthday....

USCIS expands citizenship good moral character rules

The Trump administration directed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Department of Homeland Security to broaden how officers evaluate the citizenship good...

MLS Korean Players Make History with Record Five in League

Major League Soccer (MLS) is drawing attention as five Korean players, including Son Heung-min, are competing across the league this season, the highest number...

VMS cryptocurrency fraud alleged by Korean Americans in Washington

Korean Americans in Washington State are seeking additional victims in what they allege is a cryptocurrency investment fraud involving VMS (Vehicle Mining System) and...

Cocaine smuggling: Korean American student sentenced to 63 months

A Korean American student from UC Santa Barbara has been sentenced to 63 months in prison in the United Kingdom for cocaine smuggling concealed...