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Majority of Korean-language proficiency test-takers in LA are non-Korean

  The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK), an exam that assesses the Korean language skills of Koreans and foreigners living abroad, has grown in...

Making waves in the fragrance market with unique Korean scent

  A Korean American couple is making waves in the global fragrance market with their unique Korean scents. Elorea, a New York-based perfume brand, has been...

Korean-Vietnamese multicultural festival held with great community support

  The 39th Arirang Festival succeeded in attracting audiences and laid the foundation for a multicultural festival. This year's festival, organized by the Korean Festival Committee...

Successful conclusion of first World Korean Business Convention held overseas

  The 21st World Korean Business Convention, which was held overseas for the first time and attracted the attention of Korean businessmen from around the...

Labor watchdog uncovers Senator’s letter forged by union support group

  An organization that has led the effort to help Korean American businesses in Los Angeles establish a labor union has been found to have...

Hannam Chain unionization bid fails with 15 votes in favor to 28 against

  The unionization plan for Hannam Chain in LA is expected to fail. The Los Angeles branch of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent...

LA Mayor announces cleanup of 4 homeless encampments in and near Koreatown

  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' office announced that it has provided relief to more than 100 homeless individuals in four different clusters of encampments...

Financial advisor sentenced for multimillion COVID-relief fraud scheme

  A Korean American has been sentenced to prison for illegally obtaining millions of dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic by seeking an opportunity to exploit...

4 illegal massage parlor prostitution owners given severe punishment

Severe punishments have been handed down to business owners, including Korean Americans, who operated illegal massage parlor prostitution in California and Arizona. Peter Griffin, 79,...

Administrative glitch makes move-in impossible for a low-income senior

A Korean American senior has faced months of uncertainty, unable to move into an apartment despite receiving approval for a Section 8 voucher. This...