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KIWA workers form labor union despite alleged management opposition

A labor union has finally been formed at the Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA). Now KIWA employees will have their own union, despite controversy over...

Korean-American community eyes key candidates as KAFLA election draws closer

With the Korean American Federation of Lops Angeles (KAFLA) presidential election just two months away, prominent candidates are carefully weighing their decisions to run....

LA Court invalidates 4 Korean Festival board members just 2 weeks before event

With the Los Angeles Korean Festival just two weeks away, the board of directors of the festival foundation is in disarray. The 51st Korean...

Koreatown’s past and future exhibition to be held from October 4 at EK Art Gallery

An exhibition will be held to look back at the development of Koreatown in Los Angeles and look ahead to the future. Co-hosted by Korean-American...

K-pop mix set takes over the Korea Daily Newsroom

The sound of K-pop filled an unexpected venue last week—the newsroom of the Korea Daily. On September 5, the newsroom transformed into a stage...

LAPD assigns Captain Brian O’Connor as new Olympic station captain after Aaron Ponce

The Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Olympic division, which oversees the city's Koreatown neighborhood, has a new captain. Captain Brian O'Connor, a 35-year law enforcement...

Son of Kobawoo, longstanding Koreatown restaurant, to open seafood fine dining

The son of a 40-year-old Korean restaurant owner is opening a fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles Koreatown. Chef Brian Baik is the son...

Influencers bring LA to life: Korean visitors flock to the city’s hidden treasures

Los Angeles is rapidly emerging as one of the hottest destinations on social media platforms like YouTube. Thanks to the efforts of popular Korean stars,...

Mayor Karen Bass apologizes for failing to notify ‘Turtle Warship’ relocation decision

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has apologized to the Korean-American community following the recent controversy over the city's decision to relocate a turtle warship...

Korean community condemns LA’s plan to relocate historic ‘Turtle Warship’ exhibit for 2028 Olympics

The City of Los Angeles has decided to allocate $500,000 to relocate Sister City exhibits, including the model of a turtle warship Geobukseon that...