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New York Immigration Judge With Highest Asylum Approval Rate Fired

David Kim, a Korean American judge at the New York City immigration court, said he was fired while presiding over an asylum hearing at...

Koreatown Homeless Encampment Removed After Months of Resident Complaints

A small homeless encampment in Los Angeles Koreatown was dismantled on September 18 after a property owner filed a trespassing complaint, with most residents...

Wisconsin governor race: Korean American trailblazer Francesca Hong launches bid

Korean American Francesca Hong, the first Asian American elected to the Wisconsin Legislature, has launched a bid for governor in the Wisconsin governor race. According...

Highland Park may rename pool after Korean American Olympic legend

Los Angeles may soon rename the Highland Park Swimming Pool in honor of Dr. Sammy Lee, the first Asian American to win an Olympic...

LAPD to Install 200 Security Cameras in Koreatown Backed by OBA

The Olympic Police Support Association (OBA) is launching a major initiative to improve safety in Koreatown, with plans to install about 200 security cameras...

Citizenship Test Changes: Harder Exam, Stricter Green Card Rules

Immigration barriers in the United States are rising: the citizenship test will become harder, and green card reviews are already stricter. These citizenship test...

Trump Orders Charlie Kirk Visa Cancellations, Deportation

The Trump administration said it is canceling visas and starting deportation proceedings against foreigners who mocked or celebrated the death of conservative activist Charlie...

New Jersey Doctor Resigns After Remarks on Charlie Kirk’s Death

An Asian American doctor in New Jersey resigned after allegations that he made inappropriate remarks about the death of Charlie Kirk, the founder of...

34 Korean independence activists confirmed at LA’s Rosedale Cemetery

The Independence Activist Graves Project, launched in May 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation (August 15, 2025), confirmed the graves of 34...

Koreatown Homeless Encampment on Private Lot Sparks Safety Fears

A Koreatown homeless encampment on a privately owned lot has expanded into a settlement-like area, leaving nearby residents fearful as the City of Los...