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Controversy arises over ‘van-lords’ renting RVs to homeless individuals in Los Angeles

"Van-Lords" - People who rent out their RVs to homeless individuals for a fee - have sparked controversy. Residents of RV-crowded neighborhoods are complaining that...

Class action lawsuit filed against Korean-owned transportation company in Southern California

A class action lawsuit has been filed against a large Korean-owned transportation company in Southern California for labor violations. This is particularly noteworthy given the...

Press conference highlights Asian American voter turnout in Los Angeles and calls for increased mobilization

Asian Americans make up only 12% of the city's population and 7% of registered voters. But they've been a decisive casting vote in election...

Korean Society of Dallas stands with community, establishes memorial altar in response to tragic shooting

Seoung Ju Ryou, president of the Korean Society of Dallas, has approximately six months remaining in her term. Since assuming office in 2021, she...

Smile Hotdog food truck brings Korean-style delights to UCLA campus

Korean-style hotdogs are gaining popularity on college campuses. The UCLA newspaper, the Daily Bruin, reported on May 30 that the Smile Hotdog food truck, operated...

Torch relay for Korean American National Sports Festival kicks off in LA, heading to New York for exciting games

The torch relay, marking the prelude to the 22nd Korean American National Sports Festival, commenced its journey to New York after a lighting ceremony...

Congestion pricing to be implemented on major L.A. County freeways this summer

  Congestion pricing on major Los Angeles County freeways is expected to be implemented later this summer. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro)...

Ice cream shop by Korean-American mother and Harvard-graduate daughter hits big, capturing locals’ palate

A 30-year-old Harvard graduate woman who opened an ice cream shop with her mother is making waves with annual sales of $1.86 million. CNBC...

L.A. Zoo honors Korean-American lawyer Diann Kim for 12 years of board service

"Zoos are places where a wide spectrum of generations visit and make memories, from grandparents to newborns, and we hope that many Korean-American families...

3 out of 4 bus stops in L.A. Koreatown does not provide any shade

Three out of four bus stops in Los Angeles Koreatown do not have shades installed. With the recent shade design for bus stops by the...