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Immigration Fraud Sweep: ICE, USCIS, FBI Lead Major Joint Op

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has moved beyond arresting unauthorized immigrants to target immigration fraud. The primary focus includes marriage and family-based immigration...

Korean American Student Suicide in Georgia Linked to Severe Bullying

A Korean American student died by suicide in Georgia after enduring severe bullying at school, according to family and local media reports. His parents...

Top 10 in CA Make Up Over Half of Korean American Nonprofits’ Budget

Korean American nonprofits in California are facing sharp funding disparities, with the largest organizations holding a disproportionate share of resources. According to an analysis by...

Koreatown Restaurant Uses Social Media to Expose Dine-and-Dashers

A Korean American restaurant in LA Koreatown has found an unusual but effective way to deal with frequent dine-and-dash incidents. Instead of relying on...

Korean American artist K Tak leads UCLA’s first tattoo course

UCLA has introduced the UCLA tattoo course through UCLA Extension, marking the first time the University of California system is offering academic instruction on...

H-1B visa reform favors high-wage; unannounced OPT inspections rise

The Trump administration is tightening oversight of post-graduation employment for foreign students and advancing H-1B visa reform. On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump...

LA Koreatown dine and dash surge; chargeback losses rise

Korean American restaurant owners in Los Angeles say they are suffering growing losses from customers who leave without paying and from fraudulent credit card...

Son Heung-Min LAFC goal, Buanga hat trick clinch playoffs

Son Heung-Min scored his first home goal for LAFC on September 21 at BMO Stadium, leading a 4–1 victory over Real Salt Lake (RSL)...

Trump Hikes H-1B Visa Fee to $100,000 in New Order

The Trump administration increased the cost of applying for an H-1B visa from about $1,000 to $100,000, a sudden change that has unsettled businesses...

Koreatown Homeless Encampment Removed After Months of Resident Complaints

A small homeless encampment in Los Angeles Koreatown was dismantled on September 18 after a property owner filed a trespassing complaint, with most residents...