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Seattle Man Threatens Probation Officer, Tries to Buy Gun Illegally

A Korean American man in Seattle has been sentenced to prison after threatening to kill his probation officer and attempting to buy a gun...

F-1 Visa Decline Threatens $7B Loss for U.S. Colleges Amid Policy Shift

A steep drop in F-1 visas issued to Korean nationals has sparked concern about the broader impact on U.S. colleges and communities, as international...

LAFC Signs Son Heung-Min from Tottenham in Historic Transfer

LAFC has signed South Korean football star Son Heung-Min from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal, the club announced Wednesday at BMO Stadium. Son joins...

Inside BLACKPINK’s 2025 Tour and the Production Power Behind It

When BLACKPINK kicked off their 2025 world tour in Goyang, more than 75,000 fans packed the stadium over two nights. Then came Inglewood’s SoFi...

Sushi Garden Capitola Burned Down, Loyal Customers Fuel Fast Rebuild

Sushi Garden, a popular Korean American-owned Japanese restaurant in Capitola, California, was completely destroyed in a fire, but the owners are now preparing for...

Son Heung-Min Nears $20M LAFC Transfer, Poised to Be MLS No. 3 Paid

Son Heung-Min, 33, is reportedly finalizing a transfer to Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in a deal that could exceed $20 million, potentially making him...

Sushizanmai Launches in Koreatown Los Angeles, Plans U.S. Expansion

Sushizanmai, a major Japanese sushi chain with over 60 locations in Japan, has opened its first U.S. branch in Koreatown (a historic Korean American...

California governor race intensifies as field expands to 10 candidates

With 10 candidates declared and Kamala Harris out, the California governor race is heating up—setting the stage for a high-stakes primary and general election in 2026.

Xavier Becerra: Community wellbeing must come before party politics

California governor candidate Xavier Becerra shares his views in a Q&A on housing, healthcare, and why community wellbeing should come before party politics.

DMV warns of phishing scams using scare tactics and fake penalties

California officials are warning of rising DMV phishing scams that use threats and fake offers to steal personal information from residents.