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Tragic D.C. plane crash claims lives of two young Korean-American figure skaters

A collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., has claimed the lives of two promising young Korean-American figure skaters,...

LA-based Korean-American chef Katianna Hong to compete in ‘Top Chef’ Season 22

A Korean-American chef from Los Angeles will compete in a renowned culinary survival show. Eater LA reported on January 28 that Chef Katianna Hong will...

Heungsadan LA branch to go under renovation in August, completion by 2026

The renovation of the former headquarters building (Danso) of the Heungsadan LA branch, a key base for Korean independence activists in the U.S., is...

LA apartment renters might see rent hike up to 6% as new ordinance takes effect on Feb. 1

Owners of apartments subject to rent control in the city of Los Angeles will be able to raise rents by up to 6% starting...

Korean-American YouTuber accused of fraud in South Korea over massive unpaid shoe orders

A Korean YouTuber and digital content creator in his 30s, known for his ties to Los Angeles and his book on digital entrepreneurship, is...

Extensive graffiti covers high-rise building in Koreatown while under renovation

A high-rise building in Los Angeles Koreatown has been vandalized with extensive graffiti. The exterior walls of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health...

New Asiana Airlines head of U.S. office promises more seats available for miles exchange

Kitaek Kang, the newly appointed head of Asiana Airlines' U.S. division, officially took office in Los Angeles on January 28, marking the first major...

Amid national crackdown, LA’s immigrant workforce remains steady—for now

Despite widespread reports of heightened immigration enforcement across the United States, Los Angeles remains largely unaffected. Concerns persist, but for now, the city’s immigrant...

LA’s K-pop X EDM scene epands across the U.S.

A wave of K-pop X EDM is sweeping across Southern California, with 'Electrik Seoul' at the forefront of the movement. Since last year, the event...

Yale University rides the Korean Wave, expands Korean language and culture studies

Yale University, a prestigious Ivy League school, is drawing attention for expanding its Korean language and culture studies. Recently, Yale News, the Yale University newspaper,...