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OPINION

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.

Misuse of ‘Far-Right’ Label Reflects Growing Media Bias

Last week, several Korean media outlets published articles using the word “apocalypse” in their headlines. The reports described U.S. citizens in Florida participating in...

Waging a trade war against everyone will isolate the U.S., not China

The United States’ broad trade war strategy—targeting over 100 countries—is causing economic disruption and weakening global alliances, while unintentionally strengthening China’s role in international trade. Without a focused, strategic approach, the U.S. risks long-term economic and diplomatic isolation.

[Opinion] Dodgers White House Visit Ignites Anger Over Trump Ties

The Los Angeles Dodgers accepted a traditional championship invitation to the White House, but the gesture sparked widespread backlash. The reason? The current occupant...

LAPD Judged Itself – McDonnell, the Community Demands Answers

Despite some tactical improprieties, the police shooting was ruled justified. That was the conclusion reached by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) regarding Officer...