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Korean man in his 60s dies after hit-and-run electric scooter incident in Koreatown

A tragic incident occurred in Koreatown, Los Angeles, where a Korean man in his 60s died two days after being struck by an electric...

New proposal to expand ‘Seoul International Park’ aims to boost green space in Koreatown

The proposal to expand “Seoul International Park,” one of Koreatown’s iconic parks, is currently under consideration. If the expansion plan materializes, it is expected to...

U.S. passport holders can now renew online after pilot program success

Travelers can now renew their U.S. passports online. The U.S. Department of State announced on September 18 that it is fully expanding its online passport...

Fashion Nova sued by Korean-American company for allegedly stealing jeans design

A Korean-American jeans manufacturer has filed a lawsuit for damages of tens of millions of dollars against popular clothing retailer Fashion Nova. Fashion Nova is...

Three Korean American chefs join Netflix’s new culinary showdown

Three Korean American chefs have joined the ranks of 100 competitors in a cooking reality show, setting the stage for a culinary showdown. The show...

Korean-American convenience store owner in his 70s severely assaulted by shoplifter

A 70-year-old Korean-American convenience store owner in Seattle Capitol Hill was assaulted and seriously injured by a shoplifter. Neighbors and customers have started a fundraiser...

Korean martial art organization founder sued by eldest son, further misconduct exposed

The family of the Korean-American founder of The World Kuk Sool Association (WKSA), a Houston-based martial arts organization that teaches traditional Korean martial arts...

LA moves homeless from Koreatown to temporary housing, but concerns persist

The City of Los Angeles has relocated a group of homeless individuals from Koreatown. According to a statement from the Mayor’s Office on September 17,...

Biden and Harris honor Korean Americans at first-ever White House Chuseok celebration

President Joe Biden and Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris sent written remarks celebrating the Chuseok holiday, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving Day,...

LA City Council honors Yang’s death; Korean-American leaders remain silent

The Los Angeles City Council has officially memorialized Yong Yang, a mentally ill Korean American man who was fatally shot by an LAPD officer,...