Kyeongjun Kim

Kyeongjun Kim
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Kyeongjun Kim is an award-winning journalist covering a wide range of topics, with a primary focus on the Korean American community in the United States—particularly in the greater Los Angeles area, where he is based. He also reports on national and local politics, foreign policy, culture, and sports. His work has been recognized with Ethnic Media Awards in Art, Culture, Entertainment & Sports and in Business & Economy. Before joining The Korea Daily, Kim worked at the U.S. Embassy in South Korea and in the office of a member of South Korea’s National Assembly. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and was named a James B. Angell Scholar.

LA to Transform a Koreatown Corner With Benches, Lights, and Korean Design

LA City approved Koreatown pedestrian improvements with benches, lighting, and cultural design, aiming to boost safety and public space access.

BTS Is Coming Back to LA – Here’s What Fans Must Do to Get Tickets

BTS LA tour details include four SoFi Stadium dates, presale rules, and ticket limits as fans prepare for the group’s 2026 world tour.

Korean American Day Marks 123 Years With Events and Resolutions Across the US

The 123rd Korean American Day is marked nationwide with community events and legislative resolutions across local and federal levels.

22 Candidates, Including TV Star, Register for LA Mayor Election

The LA mayoral race has drawn 22 candidates, including two Korean Americans, highlighting debates over crime, housing, and wildfire response.

Multiple U.S. Class Actions Target Coupang Over Data Breach, Stock Losses

Coupang faces U.S. class action lawsuits over alleged misleading disclosures tied to a major data breach and subsequent stock declines.

Federal Government Flags California as Major ICE Enforcement Target

The California ICE crackdown is set to expand after federal authorities named the state a priority, raising conflict with sanctuary city policies.

One Year After the Eaton Fire, Altadena Still Rebuilds

One year after the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents face slow rebuilding. A Korean American family leads Eaton Fire recovery through community aid.

350+ Drug Prices Climb as US Pressure Fails to Slow Big Pharma

US drug price hikes affect 350+ medicines this year, led by Pfizer and GSK, despite federal government pressure to cut costs.

Rental Car Vanishes in Las Vegas After Fake Staff Tricks Korean American Family

A Las Vegas rental car scam left a Korean American family without their vehicle after a man posing as staff took it.

Korean-Owned Napa Winery Earns Rare Platinum, Ranked No. 2 Worldwide

A Korean-owned Napa winery earned a Platinum rating as its white wine ranked second at the Best Wine of the World competition.

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