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Over 220,000 children’s jewelry kits recalled due to harmful resin ingredient

More than 220,000 children's jewelry-making kits are being recalled nationwide after concerns that liquid resin in the kits could cause skin, eye, and respiratory...

23andMe bankruptcy sparks concerns over genetic data deletion

The recent bankruptcy filing of genetic testing company 23andMe has sparked growing concern among users about the fate of their personal genetic data. On March 23, the company officially filed for bankruptcy protection, triggering a surge in data deletion requests the following day.

Samho Tour offers free medical checkups to South Korea-bound travelers for 30th anniversary

Samho Tour, a Los Angeles-based Korean-American travel agency, will offer a complimentary medical checkup valued at $400 to clients participating in its group tours...

Korean Fine Dining Spot Restaurant Ki Earns Michelin Nod

Restaurant Ki, a ten-seat fine dining spot in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, has been added to the LA Michelin Guide just two months after...

K-car branding can drive Hyundai’s long-term growth

Special Contribution – By Choong Whan Park, Former Endowed Chair Professor at USC Hyundai Motor Group recently announced a $21 billion investment in the U.S....

Air Premia expands routes to LA and SF in May

Air Premia will increase flights on its Los Angeles and San Francisco routes starting in May. According to Air Premia, the LA route will see...

Uber Eats unpaid fees top $20,000, Korean restaurant says

A Korean-owned restaurant in Marysville, Washington, says it’s still waiting for more than $20,000 in Uber Eats unpaid fees—months after completing hundreds of deliveries. Uber...

Korean Air Strengthens Cooperation with Boeing and GE

Korean Air has announced a significant expansion of its cooperation with Boeing and GE Aerospace, in a deal worth approximately $32.7 billion. On March 21,...

New aT LA branch head outlines plans to expand Korean food exports through content and outreach

The Los Angeles office of Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) introduced its new head, Yoo-Tae Baek, who emphasized the importance of expanding Korean food exports by leveraging the popularity of Korean culture and improving distribution channels. To boost outreach, aT plans events like the K-Food Fair in September and regional promotions in cities like Denver, while closely monitoring potential trade policy changes under a possible second Trump administration.

Asiana Airlines Introduces Mileage-Exclusive Flights for U.S. Routes

  Asiana Airlines has announced a groundbreaking initiative to expand mileage redemption opportunities for its customers. From April to June 2025, the airline will operate...