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Andrew Suh released after 30 years of incarceration thanks to new state law

Andrew Suh, 50 (Korean name Seung Mo Suh), who has been imprisoned for over 30 years, was released from prison on January 26, benefiting...

3 Korean Americans named Leaders of Influence for Minority Attorneys 2024

Three Korean-American attorneys have been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the 'Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys 2024'. On January 26,...

Dentist, sued for sexual assault, sought settlement by offering money

A Korean-American dentist accused of sexually assaulting a female employee over several years is drawing attention to ethical concerns in the medical field. While currently...

Heather Hutt causes controversy for sending her substitute to a candidate debate

Appointed Los Angeles City Council District 10 Councilmember Heather Hutt is facing criticism from voters and rival candidates after sending a substitute to a...

Overnight closure expected at I-110 freeway, drivers advised to take detour

Some parts of the I-110 freeway are scheduled for overnight closure this weekend for the demolition of a pedestrian bridge. According to a Caltrans official,...

Janice Y. K. Lee’s novel adapted into an Amazon Prime drama ‘Expats’

"Expats," which will be released on Amazon Prime on January 26, features Nicole Kidman, who produced and stars in the series, and Ji-young Yoo,...

Jihee Kim nominated for semifinalists for Best Chef in James Beard Awards

A Korean-American chef has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious 2024 James Beard Awards, a significant recognition in the culinary industry. Among the semifinalists...

Glendale city council candidates promise to protect Comfort Women Statue

Amidst ongoing discussions, Glendale city council candidates have made a firm commitment: "We will protect the Statue of Peace." In Glendale, a northern Los Angeles...

Dentist in LA Koreatown sued for repeated sexual assault on clinic employee

A Korean-American dentist in his 70s who ran a clinic in Los Angeles Koreatown for decades has been accused of repeated sexual assault of...

Korean seniors are the most isolated among all Asian seniors in U.S.

Korean seniors over the age of 65 are more educated than other Asian groups, but one in six is socially isolated, according to a...