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Korean American launches Seoul network after quitting Goldman Sachs

A former Wall Street banker left his career in the United States to establish a new community in Seoul for members of the Korean...

San Fernando Valley murder trial: DNA links Escamilla to 2 killings

A suspect accused of two killings about three years apart in the San Fernando Valley is now facing trial. According to the Los Angeles County...

Koreatown apartment complex set for condo conversion at 11th and Hobart

Developer Xanon Development is accelerating its plans to convert an apartment complex in Los Angeles’ Koreatown into condominiums. According to a report from LA Business...

English learner (ELL) program cuts put 1M California students at risk

The elimination of English Language Learner (ELL) program support in California is expected to affect 1,009,066 students statewide, including 5,928 Korean American students in...

Korean American Jewelry Mogul Murder-Suicide in LA

On August 23, Se-Cheol Cheon (72), head of Ruby Jewelry (RBJ), fatally shot his wife and younger daughter at 18 Crest Road East in...

BTS V first pitch at Dodger Stadium sparks massive fan support

BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) threw the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on August 25, 2025, before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the...

Senior Distraction Theft Hits Korean American in LA

A 69-year-old Korean American was robbed of jewelry worth $600–$700 near Santa Monica Boulevard and Western Avenue in Los Angeles after suspects used a...

“California No Different from North Korea”: Steven Choi Slams Redistricting Referendum

A controversial California federal congressional redistricting referendum will appear on the ballot in November 2025. Steven Choi, a Republican member of the California State...

Korean Films Shine at Gardena Cinema, a Korean American Theater

A Korean film event will be held at Gardena Cinema, a Korean American-operated theater with a 79-year history, as part of the Korean government’s...

Son Heung-Min MLS debut goal in 1–1 draw at Dallas

Son Heung-Min scored his first Major League Soccer (MLS) goal for Los Angeles FC (LAFC) on August 23, just 17 days after joining the...