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LA hosts first overseas DNA testing for Korean War separated families in hopes of reunion

Shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War, then 6-year-old Bok-seon Cho (80) and her younger sibling fled to her grandmother’s house in Kaesong....

KAI releases almanac of 231 Korean American elected officials, 70 years after first

A nonprofit organization dedicated to studying the Korean American community has gained attention for compiling a record of Korean American elected officials. The Korean American...

Korean sisters meet for first time after 39 years following separate adoptions to U.S. and Belgium

Two Korean sisters who were adopted separately to the U.S. and Belgium as infants will meet for the first time in 39 years. Darragh Hannan...

Secondhand market booms amid economic downturn, fueled by online platforms

The era of secondhand trading is booming, with the resale market rapidly expanding despite economic downturns. Key factors behind the growth of the secondhand market...

New playground opens at Shatto Recreation Center in LA’s Koreatown

A new playground has opened near 4th Street and Shatto Place in LA’s Koreatown. On October 12, LA City Councilmember Heather Hutt (District 10) hosted...

Korean-American candidates gain momentum ahead of election with strong Q3 fundraising

Korean-American candidates running in next month’s elections are gaining momentum, demonstrating impressive third-quarter fundraising results. The Q3 fundraising and spending reports, which reflect the...

Eva Chow: LA’s cultural queen on KHEE Soju and Asian Hall of Fame honor

Eva Chow (Korean name: Hee Kyung Chun) has built a remarkable legacy as both a business leader and cultural icon. Founder and designer of the...

Korean-American fashion designer becomes advocate for native plants in California

A prominent Korean-American fashion designer is making headlines for her dedication to promoting native plants in California. Elaine Kim, founder of the “Elaine Kim...

Woman arrested for electric scooter hit-and-run that killed Korean senior in Koreatown

A 32-year-old white woman who fatally struck a Korean man in his 60s while illegally riding an electric scooter on a Koreatown sidewalk has...

Nongshim becomes first Korean company to join LA’s ‘CicLAvia’ event

On October 13, Korean food brand Nongshim drew significant attention as a vendor at the “CicLAvia” event held near LA’s Chinatown. This marks the...

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