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Former Rep. Michelle Steel joins commission to establish National AAPI Museum

Former U.S. Representative Michelle Steel has been appointed to a commission tasked with assessing the feasibility of establishing a National Asian American and Pacific...

Memorial service honors Ralph Ahn on third anniversary of his passing

On February 26, a memorial service was held at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles to commemorate the third anniversary of the passing of Ralph...

Korean American costume designer behind iconic superhero outfits in Hollywood

The costumes of superheroes like Thor and Superman were brought to life by a Korean-American designer. Vanessa Lee (56), a Korean-American costume designer (fabricator) in...

Mire Travel: Crafting unforgettable journeys and redefining European and global tours

Mire Travel, a tour agency specializing in European tours, has experienced rapid growth since entering the Los Angeles market eight years ago. Despite being a...

Korean-American professor to lead Duke University’s science and technology strategy

Professor Jungsang Kim, a distinguished expert in electrical and electronic engineering and physics, has been appointed to lead Duke University's science and technology strategy. Duke...

LA deputy chief prosecutor: Strong prosecution is key to curbing hate crimes

Can hate crimes based on race, religion, or skin color truly disappear in a multicultural city like Los Angeles? Paul Kim, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of...

1587 Sneakers enjoys explosive surge in sales after Shark Tank appearance

1587 Sneakers, co-founded by Sam Hyun, is rapidly gaining traction for its unique focus on creating sneakers and apparel for Asians—a segment largely overlooked...

Hung Ok Lim Ho, pioneer for Korean American nurses, dies at 93

Hung Ok Lim Ho, a pioneering figure in the Korean-American nursing community and a tireless advocate for healthcare accessibility, passed away on February 16...

Korean-American collector revives tradition and legacy through music and craft

“Now, I even assemble and sell completed drum skins for traditional instruments.” In the southern part of Limpau Street, Los Angeles, Billy Yoon (67) may...

ES Advertising drives Jack Daniel’s outreach to Asian-American consumers

A Korean-American advertising agency is gaining attention for its latest campaign promoting Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel whiskey to the Asian-American community. Los Angeles-based ES Advertising,...