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Korean American Foundation grants funding to 26 nonprofit organizations nearly $480,000

The Korean American Foundation (KAF), the first Korean-American community foundation in Southern California, has awarded grants to 26 Korean-American nonprofit organizations. The ceremony was held...

Korean-American mothers bring kimchi and comfort to the homeless in LA Koreatown

On November 21, a heartwarming kimchi-making event took place at a Korean homeless shelter in LA Koreatown, run by Rev. John Kim. Nine members...

KNA Foundation unveils plan to designate Korean National Memorial Hall as federal historic site

The Korean National Association Memorial Foundation is launching a full-scale project to preserve and pass on the history of Korean immigration. On November 19, the...

The Korea Times broke promise to return Korean Festival Parade profits to community

The Korea Times, which organizes the Korean Parade during the Los Angeles Korean Festival, has reportedly failed to disclose related financial reports for the...

Korean American wins $1 million lottery prize from ticket brought at Korean-operated store

A Korean American has won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket, with the winning ticket purchased from a store also operated...

Koreatown restaurants and event halls see pre-pandemic surge in year-end gatherings

As the end-of-the-year season approaches, restaurants and hotels in Koreatown are reaping the benefits of an increase in holiday gatherings. According to the Korea Daily's...

Koreatown’s 43-year landmark to be revived by another Korean Chinese restaurant

A Koreatown restaurant, Hong Yeon is moving into the former location of The Dragon Restaurant (Yong Gung), a Korean Chinese restaurant that has been...

KAFLA expects to send 40,000 mail-in ballots in Dec. 7 leadership election

Ahead of the December 7 election to choose the Korean-American community leader of Los Angeles Koreatown, the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA)...

Hanmi Bank to close branch in Koreatown Plaza after 40 years of operation to improve efficiency

Hanmi Bank is closing its Koreatown Plaza (KTP) branch after more than 40 years. The bank recently sent a letter to its customers informing them...

Student-established Korean language class to be operated at Cypress High School

A Korean class has been officially organized by three Korean-American high school students with their own hands. The Korean Education Center in Los Angeles...