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Korean studying in U.S. caught smuggling drugs worth $2.4M in Korea

The Korea Customs Service has been actively cooperating with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to...

Basketball tournament for Korean American churches planned on Aug. 5

  A second-generation organization that promotes neighborliness and community service through sports has emerged within the Korean American community in Southern California. The AKP Sports Foundation,...

John Lee named vice chair of LA planning and land use management committee

Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee, representing the 12th District, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee. During its...

Head of LA’s aging department makes first visit to senior center in Koreatown

The general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Aging visited the Korea Town Senior and Community Center to learn about the needs of...

Additional $5.3 M allocated to Pio Pico Park construction in LA Koreatown

  During its regular meeting on August 2, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously agreed to commit an additional $5.3 million to the construction of...

Incheon Airport Customs to intensify carry-on item inspections in August

South Korea's Incheon Airport Customs will be cracking down on travelers' carry-on items during the month of August, as the country's vacation season gets...

Ji Man Choi and Ha-Seong Kim team up for San Diego Padres in MLB

Ji Man Choi (32) will join Ha-Seong Kim (27) as they both play for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). "In a...

Police inaction on theft reports raises concerns among Koreatown business owners

A series of thefts targeting businesses in Los Angeles' Koreatown continues to raise concerns among residents and business owners. The most recent theft case occurred...

78th anniversary of Korea’s liberation celebrates descendants of independence fighters

The 78th anniversary of Korea's liberation from colonial Japan will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on August 15 on the first floor of the...

Hyundai and Kia face class action lawsuit over EV battery charging defect

  Hyundai and Kia Motors are facing a new class action lawsuit over a defect related to electric vehicle (EV) battery charging. Amid an increasing number...