Opinion

A Purple Heart veteran forced to self-deport after 50 years in U.S.

Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart recipient and U.S. Army veteran, was forced to self-deport to South Korea after nearly 50 years in the U.S., despite decades of lawful rehabilitation and service-related trauma.

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 storefronts break, so does the American Dream

Two Korean American store owners in Seattle and Pasadena are the latest victims of repeated break-ins, underscoring how rising crime threatens the American Dream for immigrant small businesses.

ICE must target criminals, not tear apart working families

Immigrant communities across Los Angeles are demanding that ICE target violent offenders—not working families—following aggressive raids and military deployment.

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...

Senate must reject the unjust remittance tax on immigrants

A 3.5% remittance tax targeting non-citizens would unfairly burden immigrants who already pay taxes. The Senate must reject this harmful measure.

Targeting students’ social media isn’t security—It’s censorship

The U.S. suspension of student visa interviews for expanded social media screening alarms Korean students and businesses, raising concerns over censorship and free speech.

Harmony born of pain: How ‘Love in Music’ is healing Korean-Black tensions since the LA Riots

Eighteen years after its founding, Love in Music continues to bridge Korean-Black divides through free music education and youth mentorship, offering a quiet tribute to the legacy of the LA Riots.

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.

Social Security is not a giveaway. Slashing access is a betrayal.

Federal cuts have severely delayed Social Security access, leaving seniors across the country facing long waits and eroding trust in the retirement system.