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Mayor Karen Bass appoints Steve Kang to LA Board of Public Works overseeing $1B budget

Steve Kang, Director of External Affairs at the Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC), has been appointed to the Los Angeles Board of Public...

Korean-American photographer publishes photobook capturing 30 years of travel

In Los Angeles’ Korean community, photography plays a dual role as both an aesthetic medium and a tool for historical documentation. At the intersection of...

Eva Chow: LA’s cultural queen on KHEE Soju and Asian Hall of Fame honor

Eva Chow (Korean name: Hee Kyung Chun) has built a remarkable legacy as both a business leader and cultural icon. Founder and designer of the...

Korean-American fashion designer becomes advocate for native plants in California

A prominent Korean-American fashion designer is making headlines for her dedication to promoting native plants in California. Elaine Kim, founder of the “Elaine Kim...

Korean-American woman appointed as judge in LA County Superior Court

Korean-American prosecutor was appointed as a judge in LA County Superior Court. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on October 9 the appointment of Esther Ro...

82-years-old graphic designer draws Koreatown’s history with business logos he made

“Why don't we make a book about the history of Korean-American business instead of leaving it behind?” Graphic designer Sangmo Lee, 82, published Logo LA...

Korean-American Jason Yang claims second consecutive Long Beach Marathon title

A young Korean-American man won his second straight Long Beach Marathon title on Saturday at the 40th annual event. A 33-year-old Korean American from Los...

Edgemine’s founder passes torch to next generation after 30 years of leadership

Korean-American apparel company Edgemine is celebrating its 30th anniversary. CEO of Edgemine Kevin Kang, who has led the company for the past 30 years, officially...

Judge Michelle Kim nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of 2nd District Court of Appeal

Judge Michelle C. Kim of Los Angeles County has been nominated to an Associate Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division One. On...

Park Hyung-man honored with doctorate for lifelong philanthropy in Gongju and LA

On September 12, Park Hyung-man (87), chairman of the Manhee Koju Foundation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration from Gongju National University....