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At least six historic Los Angeles landmarks destroyed by recent wildfires

The Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles reduced many landmarks to ashes. According to the travel media outlet Travel Noir, the recent wildfires destroyed...

‘Everything was gone. I don’t know where to start,’ says Korean-American wildfire victim in Altadena

Paul Kim, the head of construction firm PMK, shared haunting photos from his phone. In the images, thick gray smoke obscures the ruins of...

Korean-American man sentenced to 16 years for child exploitation and pornography production

A Korean-American man who sexually exploited minors has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Jung Woo Choi, 42, of Centreville, Virginia, was sentenced in...

Korean Americans lend helping hands to LA wildfire recovery efforts

Korean Americans are significantly contributing to the recovery and support efforts following the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Devin Kang (27), creative director of LA-based...

Wildfire recovery centers open in LA: Assistance, supplies, and housing aid available

The City and County of Los Angeles, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has opened a Wildfire Disaster Recovery Center. Residents who...

White House, U.S. lawmakers celebrate Korean American Day with congratulatory messages

On January 13, Korean American Day, prominent U.S. institutions, organizations, and federal lawmakers, including the White House, extended their congratulations to the Korean American...

Korean Americans also face hardship from wildfire evacuations and power outages

A series of large wildfires near Los Angeles led to evacuation orders and forced power outages, forcing Korean Americans and other residents of the...

Dr. Byung Yul Yoon recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for lifelong dedication to Korean immigrant welfare

Dr. Byung Yul Yoon, a retired clinical psychologist, has been recognized in the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who in America, one of the world’s most...

Former homeless Korean woman becomes pastor, inspires community

A remarkable story of a Korean-American woman who turned his life around after years of hardship, including living in a homeless shelter, has caught...

Korean American Day celebrated with lawmakers and community leaders in Washington

Korean Americans from various walks of life and their supporters got together in Washington on Thursday to celebrate Korean American Day in what has...