Business

K-brands gain ground despite sluggish restaurant market growth

Despite economic uncertainty and the lingering effects of inflation slowing the overall restaurant industry, Korean food brands are making notable strides. According to the 2025...

Hyundai Signs Irvine Office Lease, Largest in Orange County This Year

Hyundai has signed a major office lease in Irvine, Orange County, securing 133,745 square feetβ€”about 1.7 times the size of a soccer fieldβ€”in the...

Tourism Slows Down… Korean Agencies Seek New Paths

Korean travel agencies seek breakthrough amid California tourism slowdown California’s tourism industry has entered a downturn as international visitor arrivals decline, and Korean American travel...

Trump’s possible equity-for-subsidy demand shakes Samsung, incites governance concerns

The Trump administration’s possible equity-for-subsidy demand on Samsung has sparked alarm, raising governance and policy concerns for chipmakers.

California Home Sales Slip in July Despite Peak Season

California’s housing market remained sluggish in July despite the peak summer season, according to the California Association of Realtors (CAR). The group reported on...

H Mart Expands Aggressively with Franchise Push

Coffee Brand Ten Thousand and Bakery L’AMI Lead Growth Strategy H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S., is moving aggressively into the...

Credit-Card Overspending Fades

Balance Growth Slows as Borrowers Pull Back Consumers are pulling back from the credit-card binge that took off during the pandemic, as rising debt and...

9 Out of 10 KakaoTalk Users Say “Banner Ads Are Annoying”

Korea Daily Online Survey KakaoTalk, the popular messaging app widely used among Korean Americans, recently introduced banner ads at the top of its chat window....

Calic Bagel App Launch Offers 20% Off First Order

Calic Bagel, the Los Angeles-based innovator of stuffed bagels, has launched its official mobile app, giving customers a faster way to enjoy its signature...

Free Foreclosure and Eviction Counseling in OC on Aug. 23

Homeowners and renters facing financial and housing challenges can receive free housing counseling later this month in Orange County.   The Shalom Center, a nonprofit approved...