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Korean American Graffiti Artist Charged in $32K Tacoma Vandalism Case

Tony Kim Lim, a 46-year-old Korean American man from Tacoma, Washington, has been charged with first- and third-degree malicious mischief for repeatedly painting freeway...

LA Cafés Adopt Hangul-Inspired Branding to Bridge Cultures

In Los Angeles, Korean American–run cafés are moving beyond Hangul as a written form, transforming Korean words and their meanings into English-brand identities that...

Medicare Advantage Benefit Cuts in 2026 as Insurers Scale Back

Benefits under the federal Medicare Advantage (Part C) program for seniors are expected to be significantly reduced starting 2026, as major insurers scale back...

Torrance Sues Korean Church, Pastor Over Park Crash Injuring City Worker

The City of Torrance has filed a subrogation claim against a major Korean church and its pastor, seeking reimbursement for city expenses related to...

Why Hangul Branding Is Taking Over LA’s Café and Design Scene

As Hangul Day approaches, Koreans celebrate the creation of their unique writing system — a symbol of cultural identity and national pride. Today, Hangul...

Korean American Lawmakers Falling Behind on Community-Focused Legislation

The Korean American Grassroots Conference (KAGC) found that Korean American lawmakers showed low legislative activity on bills and resolutions affecting the community and U.S.–Korea...

Visa Crackdown Spurs Chuseok Reverse Homecoming, Flights 90% Full

Stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration have discouraged holders of F-1, H-1B, and E-2 visas—as well as many Korean Americans who changed their...

LA Consul General Appointment Draws Pushback From Korean Americans

The Lee Jae-myung administration has begun a major reshuffle of diplomatic posts, putting the spotlight on who will be named the next Consul General in...

Electric Air Taxis to Fly Over LA as Vertiport Plans Advance

Electric air taxis could soon be flying over Los Angeles, with vertiport site planning moving forward as the city prepares for the 2028 LA...

Rep. Laura Friedman Condemns GOP-Led Shutdown at LA Press Conference

Rep. Laura Friedman (Democrat, 30th District) strongly criticized the Republican Party for leading the federal government shutdown during a press conference at Hollywood Presbyterian...