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Robert Ahn elected as new president of KAFLA, promises increase in Korean-American political power

The Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA) has elected a new president. Despite expectations, the organization's board member, Robert Ahn, was the only candidate...

Korea Daily’s strategic endorsements reflect Korean American influence in politics

The Korea Daily’s endorsement of numerous Korean American candidates has seen a substantial number of them advance into legislative positions, while the newspaper's stance...

Korean-American legislator secures historic 8th term in Washington State House

In a landmark win, Korean-American State Representative Cindy Ryu has achieved her 8th term in Washington State’s 32nd District House election, held on November...

Bank of Hope gets closer to merging with Territorial Savings Bank, expanding service to Hawaii

Shareholders of Territorial Savings Bank have approved its merger with Bank of Hope. The merger now requires only federal and state regulatory approvals in...

Korean-American candidates solidify their three-term U.S. Representative seats

Korean-American representatives are on the way to their third terms. Following Andy Kim's victory in New Jersey's U.S. Senate race, Representatives Young Kim and...

‘Dream come true’ for Rep. Andy Kim, becomes the first Korean-American U.S. Senator

U.S. Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ) became the first Korean-American to win a U.S. Senate seat. Not only that, Kim is also the first Asian...

Koreatown union-support organization in controversy for allegedly suppressing its own unionization

The Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA), which has been at the forefront of protecting workers' rights and supporting Korean-American businesses to unionize, has come...

Candidates wrap up campaigns in hopes of bringing good news to Korean-American community

After nearly a year of campaigning since the beginning of the year, Southern California's key Korean-American candidates will humbly await the people's choice today...

Third Street Elementary School in Koreatown celebrates its 100th anniversary

A familiar name to Korean Americans in the Los Angeles area, Third Street Elementary School is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Third Street Elementary is a...

Korean-American voters stand confrontational on election, ‘Respect minority’ vs. ‘MAGA’

Some Korean Americans are running for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. The group, Korean Americans For Harris, launched in mid-September due to the change in...