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Korean Language Foundation marks 30th anniversary at new building near LA Koreatown

The Foundation for Korean Language & Culture in USA (Chair: Monica Ryu) commemorated its 30th anniversary with a grand opening ceremony at its newly...

Heather Hutt sworn in as LA councilmember, pledges support for Koreatown

Heather Hutt was officially sworn in as Los Angeles City Councilmember for the 10th District during a ceremony held at the First AME Church...

Radio host Bill Handel accused of months-long racist remarks about Koreans

Famous radio host Bill Handel has recently sparked controversy after making a series of derogatory comments about Koreans on his show. Handel, also an attorney,...

Community luncheon brings meals and connection to Korean seniors

A final community luncheon for the year brought warmth and support to Koreatown seniors on December 12. Hosted by Ark of Noah Church under...

World Korean Business Convention returns to U.S., set for April 2025 in Atlanta

The 23rd World Korean Business Convention (HanSang) will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, next year, according to an announcement by the Overseas Koreans Agency...

JYP Entertainment faces U.S. lawsuit over allegations of child labor exploitation and abuse

JYP Entertainment, one of South Korea’s leading entertainment agencies, is facing a lawsuit in the U.S. over allegations of child labor exploitation, emotional and...

Korean international students hit by exchange rate surge, Trump’s immigration policy

Korean international students are facing a double blow. Concerns are mounting among Korean international students amid a series of setbacks, including President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement...

Korea-born share of U.S. Korean population drops, marking demographic shift

The proportion of Korea-born individuals within the U.S. Korean population has seen a notable decline, signaling a significant demographic shift within the Korean-American community. According...

Gangnam Severance Hospital offers tailored health checkups for Korean Americans

Dr. Young-Hoon Yoon, director of the Health Checkup Center at Gangnam Severance Hospital in South Korea, recently visited Los Angeles to promote their tailored...

Zion Market opens at new Oxford Avenue location in Koreatown, offering discounts and prizes

Zion Market has officially opened its new location on the first floor of the Rise Koreatown mixed-use building at 8th Street and Oxford Avenue...