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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Katchup Briefing

A Purple Heart veteran forced to self-deport after 50 years in U.S.

Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart recipient and U.S. Army veteran, was forced to self-deport to South Korea after nearly 50 years in the U.S., despite decades of lawful rehabilitation and service-related trauma.

When storefronts break, so does the American Dream

Two Korean American store owners in Seattle and Pasadena are the latest victims of repeated break-ins, underscoring how rising crime threatens the American Dream for immigrant small businesses.

ICE must target criminals, not tear apart working families

Immigrant communities across Los Angeles are demanding that ICE target violent offenders—not working families—following aggressive raids and military deployment.

Senate must reject the unjust remittance tax on immigrants

A 3.5% remittance tax targeting non-citizens would unfairly burden immigrants who already pay taxes. The Senate must reject this harmful measure.

Targeting students’ social media isn’t security—It’s censorship

The U.S. suspension of student visa interviews for expanded social media screening alarms Korean students and businesses, raising concerns over censorship and free speech.

Harmony born of pain: How ‘Love in Music’ is healing Korean-Black tensions since the LA Riots

Eighteen years after its founding, Love in Music continues to bridge Korean-Black divides through free music education and youth mentorship, offering a quiet tribute to the legacy of the LA Riots.

Social Security is not a giveaway. Slashing access is a betrayal.

Federal cuts have severely delayed Social Security access, leaving seniors across the country facing long waits and eroding trust in the retirement system.

Koreatown’s senior harmonica ensemble rises to national spotlight

Koreatown, harmonica ensemble, LA Kings, K-Town Night, Korean American seniors, NHL, community arts, viral performance.

When the government pulls the plug, nonprofits are left in the lurch

Federal funding cuts have forced Korean American nonprofits like KYCC and MCCN to halt vital services, leaving vulnerable communities without critical support.

When visas disappear without warning, so does trust

The sudden and unexplained revocation of visas for international scholars, including a South Korean professor at the University of Houston, highlights a troubling lack of transparency in U.S. immigration policy. Without clear explanations, such cancellations are eroding trust and creating fear across academic communities.