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LA Koreatown Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery

The housing market in LA Koreatown showed signs of growth in February, with more homes changing hands compared to last year. A total of...

LA Korean Consulate Phone Issues Persist for Over Two Weeks

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles (Consul General Kim Young-Wan) has been experiencing phone connection issues for more than...

Court Orders LAPD to Release Records in Yong Yang Case

A Los Angeles County Superior Court ruling has ordered the City of Los Angeles to release key records related to the Yong Yang case....

Korean Air LA lounge to get major renovation upgrade

Korean Air LA lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is undergoing a full renovation. The airline is redesigning the space with a Los...

Hyundai and Kia Thefts Still a Major Concern Despite Drop in Overall Car Thefts

Hyundai and Kia thefts remain a persistent issue in the U.S., even as overall vehicle thefts fell 17% in 2024. According to the National...

Lollapalooza 2025 Lineup: TWICE, Xdinary Heroes, Wave to Earth Keep K-Pop’s Festival Momentum Going

Lollapalooza 2025 is set for July 31 to August 3 at Grant Park in Chicago. This year’s lineup continues the festival’s growing focus on...

Yi Soon Shin Comic: Onrie Kompan’s 16-Year Journey

Onrie Kompan, an Illinois-based comic artist, has dedicated 16 years to promoting the legacy of Admiral Yi Soon Shin. Despite having no publisher or...

LA Crime Trends: Homicides, Violent Crimes Drop in 2024

LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Jim McDonnell announced a significant decline in homicides and violent crimes...

Korean American Judges Make Up Growing Presence in California

Korean American judges are being appointed at a higher rate in California’s county courts compared to other ethnic groups, according to newly released state...

California Marketplace Auction: LA Koreatown Center Sold Again

The California Market shopping center in LA Koreatown has been sold at auction for the second time in five years due to financial struggles, with previous owner Jake Sharp Capital defaulting on a $39.8 million loan and the property selling for $29.2 million. Industry experts attribute the repeated foreclosures to high vacancy rates, declining profitability, and a weakened commercial real estate market, while the new owner is expected to seek a third-party buyer to revitalize the property.