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OPINION

Opinion: LAPD Protest Response Shows Tension Between Safety and Rights

“The police followed legal procedures, the situation was dangerous, and their response was swift and restrained.” On June 23, in response to criticism that the...

Strategic Vacuum on North Korea Overshadowed by Middle East Conflict

The recent military clash between Israel and Iran has once again drawn global attention to the Middle East. To halt Iran’s nuclear development, the...

When AI Starts Saying “No” to Humans

As someone whose work involves delivering news, I come across stories about generative AI almost daily. But even when ChatGPT first launched in November...

Why the Stock Market Is Under Pressure and the Economy Is Feeling the Squeeze

A sharp rise in Treasury yields driven by mounting fiscal concerns, inflation, and weak bond demand is pressuring the stock market and straining the broader U.S. economy.

Pastor Recruitment Controversy Exposes Deep-Rooted Issues in Korean American Churches

Would Jesus even be considered for recruitment if He were alive today? Highly unlikely. Did He have an impressive resume? Was His appearance impressive?...

Is LA’s $225M Firefighter Overtime a Moral Hazard or a System Failure?

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is mired in a scandal that strikes at the heart of public trust: a pattern of excessive overtime...

Trump’s Illegal Immigrant Crackdown Is Misguided and Missing the Real Threat

It has been 100 days since President Donald Trump began his second term, with immigration policy once again dominating the agenda. His administration’s stance...

Ghibli Profile Picture Trend: A Beautiful Escape or Ethical Blind Spot?

A Face That Felt Familiar Yet ForeignIt happened by chance, on a bustling street in Tokyo. A telecom company was running a promotional event—buy...

Korean American Immigrant Churches Becoming Pastoral Launchpads for Korea’s Megachurches

Pastor Kim Woo-Jun to Leave U.S. Church for Korea’s Global Mission Church Kim Woo-Jun, 48, senior pastor of Torrance Good Church, has been confirmed as...

LA Police Commission’s ruling is a betrayal of justice

The LA Police Commission’s decision not to discipline Officer Andres Lopez for the fatal shooting of Yong Yang has sparked outrage in the Korean American community, highlighting longstanding concerns over police accountability and the repeated failure to protect vulnerable individuals during mental health crises.