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Katchup Briefing

H Mart opens in Chino, bridging Asian flavors with mainstream shoppers

The grand opening of H Mart’s newest location in Chino on February 13 underscores the growing influence of Asian supermarkets in mainstream American grocery...

A monument representing LA’s Koreatown to be built after 17 years

After 17 years, a monument representing Los Angeles' Koreatown is finally being constructed. The "Koreatown Gateway" is set to break ground soon. Following last...

Generational shift in pastoral leadership is unfolding across Korean-American churches

In Los Angeles and throughout Southern California, a generational shift in pastoral leadership is unfolding across Korean-American churches. As the founding pastors of both...

Promises to revitalize MacArthur Park ring hollow

MacArthur Park, situated near LA’s Koreatown, is succumbing to a deepening crisis. Once a peaceful retreat for the community, the park has been overtaken...

LA Mayor Karen Bass under fire for mismanagement of wildfire response

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing a torrent of criticism for her handling of a wildfire crisis. Conservative media outlets, as well as...

A search for the descendants of a pioneer in Korean independence and U.S.-Korea relations

As the Korea-America Association celebrates its 62nd anniversary, it is making a heartfelt appeal to locate the descendants of its founding president, the late...

Property owners struggle with growing fire risks from homeless encampments

As temperatures drop in Los Angeles, property owners and business operators near homeless encampments are increasingly on edge. The fires started by homeless individuals...

Koreatown: A place of belonging and isolation for Korean homeless people

Korean-language signs in LA’s Koreatown provide a sense of ethnic solidarity for many Korean Americans. However, for the homeless Koreans in the area, these...

DA under fire for unilaterally dismissing all advisory board members

The recent decision by newly appointed Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman to unilaterally dismiss all DA’s advisory board members, including representatives from...

Enough is enough: Bill Handel’s racist remarks about Koreans must end

Bill Handel’s recent series of derogatory comments about Koreans is not just offensive—it’s an indictment of the lack of accountability within broadcast media. As a...