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Korean American Chief of Staff Removed as Labor Department Travel Probe Expands

A Labor travel probe led to administrative leave for two senior aides as inspectors review alleged trip record issues at the Department of Labor.

BTS Is Coming Back to LA – Here’s What Fans Must Do to Get Tickets

BTS LA tour details include four SoFi Stadium dates, presale rules, and ticket limits as fans prepare for the group’s 2026 world tour.

Paper Bags Replace Plastic at LA Korean Markets, Leaving Shoppers Frustrated

California’s plastic bag ban is changing checkout routines in LA. Korean American shoppers face costs, safety concerns, and a push toward reusable bags.

22 Candidates, Including TV Star, Register for LA Mayor Election

The LA mayoral race has drawn 22 candidates, including two Korean Americans, highlighting debates over crime, housing, and wildfire response.

Koreatown Preschool Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Abuse of 4-Year-Old

A Koreatown preschool lawsuit alleges sexual abuse of a 4-year-old and questions how the school responded after the report. The case seeks damages.

After Decades, USCIS Brings Back Neighborhood Checks for Citizenship Applicants

USCIS neighborhood investigation returns as officers contact neighbors and employers to review citizenship applicants’ character and residence.

Multiple U.S. Class Actions Target Coupang Over Data Breach, Stock Losses

Coupang faces U.S. class action lawsuits over alleged misleading disclosures tied to a major data breach and subsequent stock declines.

One Year After the Eaton Fire, Altadena Still Rebuilds

One year after the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents face slow rebuilding. A Korean American family leads Eaton Fire recovery through community aid.

LA Descendants Finally Receive Long-Delayed Korean Independence Medal

A Korean independence medal was delivered to descendants after an LA grave project identified heirs and began reinterment preparations.

350+ Drug Prices Climb as US Pressure Fails to Slow Big Pharma

US drug price hikes affect 350+ medicines this year, led by Pfizer and GSK, despite federal government pressure to cut costs.