Business

Authentic Korean Restaurant Gabin Debuts in Koreatown

A new traditional Korean restaurant named Gabin has opened in Los Angeles Koreatown, offering high-quality dishes ranging from K-bbq and marinated crab to cold...

ICE Raid in Downtown LA Disrupts Korean American Garment Industry

A federal immigration raid on June 6 in downtown Los Angeles has sent shockwaves through the Korean American garment industry, particularly in the Fashion...

Downtown LA Office Tower Sells for $210 Million in This Year’s Largest Deal

Figueroa at Wilshire, a prominent 52-story office tower in downtown Los Angeles, has changed ownership in what is reported as the largest commercial property...

AI Shopping Comparison: Perplexity Leads Listings, GPT Wins Specs

With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more integrated into daily life, many consumers are using AI chatbots to shop online. To see how effective they...

Uber Adds Senior Account with Simpler Layout and One-Tap Reservation

Uber has officially launched a simplified rideshare app experience designed for senior users across the United States. Following a pilot program in Phoenix and Orlando...

Baby Boomer Business Owners Face Succession Crisis

As more Korean American baby boomer business owners reach their retirement age, a growing number of them are shutting down their businesses without a...

Affordable Housing Planned Near 8th & Westmoreland in Koreatown

A new affordable housing development is planned for 2900 Francis Avenue, near 8th Street and Westmoreland Avenue in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, according to a...

Asian Markets Surge in Irvine as H Mart, Tokyo Central, and T&T Expand

Irvine is becoming a key hub for Asian food markets, driven by rising demand from the city’s growing and diverse Asian population. As of 2024,...

Return Fraud Costs U.S. Retailers $101B, Korean Businesses Hit Hard

Jane Jung, who runs an online store selling Korean-made clothing, says she lost up to 20% of her sales this year due to return...

9 Korean Restaurants Named to NYT’s Top 100 NYC List

Korean cuisine continues to gain international recognition, as nine Korean restaurants were named to The New York Times “Top 100 Restaurants in New York...