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Foreign nationals encouraged to use smartphone arrival declaration for travel to South Korea

The Korean government has implemented an Electronic Arrival Declaration (e-Arrival Card) system for foreign visitors. American citizens, including Korean-American citizens, can now complete the...

Korean expats targeted in sophisticated phishing scams posing as consulate officials

Fraudulent phone scams impersonating staff from the South Korean consulates in Los Angeles and Seattle have raised concerns, prompting Korean expats to stay vigilant. This...

Korean American in San Francisco convicted in $7M cryptocurrency investment fraud

A Korean American man in San Francisco has been found guilty of running a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme, defrauding investors of millions of dollars. According...

Fullerton School District holds first-ever Korean-language workshop for parents

The Fullerton School District hosted its first-ever Korean-language workshop, drawing more than 70 Korean American parents in a successful turnout. On February 24, the district,...

Forgotten patriots: The search for Korean independence activists’ graves in the U.S.

The graves of many Korean independence activists who fought against Japan’s colonial rule remain unaccounted for in the United States, with South Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs recently identifying the burial site of Hyekyung Park in Los Angeles. Despite efforts from advocacy groups, financial constraints and a lack of awareness among descendants hinder progress in locating and honoring these forgotten patriots.

Korean-American man pleads guilty to running high-end prostitution ring in Boston and D.C.

James Lee, a 70-year-old Korean-American man from Torrance, California, pleaded guilty to operating a high-end prostitution ring across multiple states, targeting elite professionals, and laundering the proceeds while also committing pandemic relief fraud. He faces significant prison time and fines, with sentencing scheduled for April 29.

Former Rep. Michelle Steel joins commission to establish National AAPI Museum

Former U.S. Representative Michelle Steel has been appointed to a commission tasked with assessing the feasibility of establishing a National Asian American and Pacific...

Luka Dončić Triple-Double Leads Lakers Past Mavericks

Luka Dončić Triple-Double Powers Lakers to Win Over Mavericks Luka Dončić recorded his first triple-double as a Laker in a dominant performance against his former...

Trump’s interest in North Korean real estate could shape his North Korea policy

Victor Cha, Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and an expert on the Korean Peninsula, predicted that "North Korean...

Church youth group leader and school counselor arrested for child sexual assault in Sacramento

A Korean-American man who was a youth group leader at a church in the Sacramento area was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a...