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First Korean-American US Barista Champion says he didn’t chase after elusive ‘perfection’

"I didn't chase after 'perfection' and that's how I got here." Frank La, 36, made history as the first Korean-American to win the barista championship...

‘Metro Micro’ fare increases from $1 to $2.50 per ride

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has increased the fare for its Metro Micro program, an on-demand ride-sharing service, from $1 to...

From bakeries to fried chicken, business owners are puzzled by new wage law

A law (AB 1228) that raises the minimum wage for fast-food workers in California to $20 per hour, effective April 1, is causing confusion...

Man pleads guilty to selling counterfeit parts for nuclear submarine to Pentagon

Steve H.S. Kim, a 63-year-old businessman from Alameda County, has admitted guilt in a federal court for attempting to defraud the Department of Defense’s...

Happy Easter, but which stores will be open this day?

Easter is just around the corner amid concerns about rainstorms this weekend. If you plan to go out during the holiday weekend or need to...

Western Department Store merchants to keep doors open until eventual closure

A fixture in Koreatown for nearly 40 years, the Western Department Store holds significance in Korean-American immigration history as the only place in the...

Restaurateur fatally stabbed by chef who attempts self-immolation during arrest

A Korean-American restaurant owner in the Detroit area of Michigan was brutally murdered by another Korean-American sushi chef who worked at her restaurant. The suspect...

‘LA Legacy Business Program’ webinar scheduled for Korean Americans on April 3

The City of Los Angeles is hosting a webinar for the Korean-American community to support local small businesses that have been operational for over...

Fast-food wage rises to $20 starting April 1, business owners voice concerns

On April 1, the minimum wage for fast food workers in California will increase to $20 per hour, and the Korean-American food industry is...

America is most favored market for expansion of Korean restaurant franchises

The United States was the most favored country for Korean restaurant companies to expand overseas last year. According to the 2023 Overseas Expansion Survey of...