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Katchup Briefing

Steep hikes in parking and trash fees turn daily life in LA into a costlier struggle

Los Angeles extended paid-parking hours and raised meter rates while RecycLA charges climbed, increasing household and business costs across the city.

Korean-American parents lead anti-bullying campaign after son’s death

After Aiden Lee’s death, his parents, Jaeseok Lee and Hyemi Jung, launched a community anti-bullying campaign, urging swift prevention and stronger school safeguards.

As police don’t act, restaurants fight dine-and-dashers, shaming them online

As police rarely pursue small-dollar walkouts, Koreatown restaurants are posting CCTV clips to shame offenders, recover losses, and deter future thefts. The tactic brings fast results—but also risks.

Immigration enforcement casts shadow over LA Korean Festival

Immigration enforcement is reshaping travel and staffing plans for the LA Korean Festival’s vendors and officials. Organizers and attorneys urge strict visa compliance and contingency planning.

Georgia raid lays bare the violent face of ‘America First’

A forceful sweep at the Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia detained 475 workers and jolted U.S.–Korea ties, raising broader questions about ‘America First’ and investor trust.

ICE arrests 300 Korean nationals for visa violations in Georgia

ICE arrested 475 workers at a Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia, including 300 Korean nationals accused of visa violations, signaling broader enforcement efforts.

Korean-American jewelry mogul kills wife, daughter, then himself in Rolling Hills

A tragedy took place in Rolling Hills on August 23, and the news reverberated through the Korean American community in Los Angeles in the...

ICE arrests Korean mother in front of children at school dropoff

ICE arrested Kyungjin Yu during a school dropoff in Chula Vista, drawing criticism as U.S. visa enforcement tightens with expanded social media and ideological reviews.

Elderly couple leaves LA after 26 years amid unbearable immigration crackdown

An elderly Korean couple will leave Los Angeles after 26 years as enforcement intensifies, reflecting broader self-deportation trends and reduced protections.

When appearing in court leads to arrest, justice breaks down

The arrest of Korean student Yeonsoo Go outside New York immigration court has sparked outrage, raising questions about due process and ICE enforcement tactics.