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Mayor Karen Bass appoints Steve Kang to LA Board of Public Works overseeing $1B budget

Steve Kang, Director of External Affairs at the Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC), has been appointed to the Los Angeles Board of Public...

Las Vegas to host F1 Grand Prix with unstoppable roar of engines

In the city where the lights never go out, the roar of F1 car engines will also never fade this time. The iconic Las Vegas...

Korean-American man arrested for fatally shooting woman on Nashville walking trail

A Korean-American man has been arrested in the murder of a woman who was out for a walk. A 29-year-old Korean-American, Paul Park has been...

LACMA’s controversial ‘forged’ Korean art from Chester Chang faces allegation on extortion

A Korean-American collector has raised controversy over the acquisition path of several works of Chester Chang's donation to the Los Angeles County Museum of...

Ups and downs of Korean-American community in LA

Immigration surge fuels the growth of businesses The 1970s was a golden age for the Korean-American business sector. The capital accumulated by the first generation...

Korean-American photographer publishes photobook capturing 30 years of travel

In Los Angeles’ Korean community, photography plays a dual role as both an aesthetic medium and a tool for historical documentation. At the intersection of...

New playground opens at Shatto Recreation Center in LA’s Koreatown

A new playground has opened near 4th Street and Shatto Place in LA’s Koreatown. On October 12, LA City Councilmember Heather Hutt (District 10) hosted...

Korean-American candidates gain momentum ahead of election with strong Q3 fundraising

Korean-American candidates running in next month’s elections are gaining momentum, demonstrating impressive third-quarter fundraising results. The Q3 fundraising and spending reports, which reflect the...

Korean-American seniors struggle with workplace ageism stemming from Korean cultural customs

A Korean-American woman who was fired after hearing blatant ageism from coworkers and demanding improvements from her company has won a two-year legal battle. Soon-Yi...

Eva Chow: LA’s cultural queen on KHEE Soju and Asian Hall of Fame honor

Eva Chow (Korean name: Hee Kyung Chun) has built a remarkable legacy as both a business leader and cultural icon. Founder and designer of the...