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Steve Kang sworn in as Commissioner for Los Angeles Board of Public Works

Steve Kang, Director of External Relations at the Korean Youth and Community Center (KYCC), has officially begun his role as a commissioner for the...

Korean-American singers take lead roles at LA Opera: Duke Kim debuts as Romeo

Korean Americans are making their presence felt at the Los Angeles Opera. In the Los Angeles opera scene, Korean Americans have been cast in...

Former K-pop star Lee Ji-yeon’s BBQ restaurant makes NYT’s top 25 in Atlanta

Former Korean star singer Lee Ji-yeon, known for hit songs like “Stop the Wind” and “I Still Don’t Understand Love,” is making headlines again—this...

Korean-American physician is in charge of healthcare for Anaheim Disneyland’s 34,000 employees

The medical chief at Disneyland in Anaheim is reportedly a Korean-American physician. On October 24, Walt Disney's blog “Life at Disney” highlighted Seung Pyo (Sean)...

LA Dodgers’ Tommy Hyunsu Edman becomes first Korean American to win postseason MVP

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets to advance to the World Series for the first time in four years, and Korean-American...

University of Pennsylvania inaugurates James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies with $25M donation

A Korean studies research center has been established at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania thanks to a donation from a Korean-American entrepreneur. The Daily Pennsylvanian,...

Mayor Karen Bass appoints Steve Kang to LA Board of Public Works overseeing $1B budget

Steve Kang, Director of External Affairs at the Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC), has been appointed to the Los Angeles Board of Public...

Korean-American photographer publishes photobook capturing 30 years of travel

In Los Angeles’ Korean community, photography plays a dual role as both an aesthetic medium and a tool for historical documentation. At the intersection of...

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...