Federal agents conducted armed immigration raids at a California church during a food drive, arresting a vendor and terrifying families, prompting investigations and protests from religious leaders.
Starting March 1, SBA loans will be limited to businesses fully owned by U.S. citizens, excluding green card holders and any foreign ownership under revised federal rules.
A string of thefts targeting Korean churches in Los Angeles has raised security concerns, as suspects exploit worship services to break into offices and steal cash and valuables.
A Korean Canadian man in Edmonton won about $11 million after hitting the Lotto Max jackpot, planning first to pay off his mortgage and visit family in South Korea.
Katy Yaroslavsky, a Los Angeles City Council member who represents part of Koreatown in District 5, said addressing homelessness and strengthening public safety will...
![Delivery robots in urban areas including LA Koreatown and Hollywood have been involved in a string of incidents, blocking fire engine responses, crossing police lines at active scenes, and colliding with homes and motorcycles. [KTLA • Reddit capture]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0226-delivery-robot-compile-100x70.jpg "Troublesome delivery robots damage gardens, snarl streets")
![Judy Baca, who faces allegations of embezzling $5 million, participates in work on “The Great Wall of Los Angeles” mural in 2023. [Sangjin Kim, The Korea Daily]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0226-nonprofit-1-100x70.jpg "Nonprofit leaders accused of diverting millions meant for the vulnerable")
![A screenshot of the GoFundMe fundraising page created for Kyung Chang Lee. Donations are being collected to support the family of Lee, who was killed in the San Antonio, Texas, shooting. [GoFundMe capture]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0225-KyungChangLee-100x70.jpg "Family of army veteran killed in San Antonio shooting launches fundraiser")
![Downtown Guadalajara in Mexico’s state of Jalisco, which resembled a war zone on February 22 amid arson and other violence by drug cartel members, appears quiet on February 24. The area, usually crowded with tourists and residents, saw a sharp decline in foot traffic and public transportation use. [Pablo Lemus Navarro/X account]](https://www.koreadailyus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0225-Mexico-100x70.jpg "Cartel leader’s killing sparks unrest, prompts Koreans to reconsider Mexico trips")