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Undocumented Korean Returned with Help from New York Center

A 74-year-old undocumented Korean, Sungja Lee, was repatriated to South Korea on June 14 with the assistance of The Nanum House, a New York-based...

Korean Lawmaker Targets U.S. Conservatives With ‘Anti-Korean Five’ Remark

A South Korean lawmaker has drawn widespread criticism after labeling five conservative U.S. figures—most of them Korean American—as the “anti-Korean five” during a July...

U.S.-South Korea alliance at risk if Seoul stays neutral, warns former U.S. official

Former U.S. official Stephen Biegun warns in a detailed interview that South Korea’s neutrality between the U.S. and China could strain the U.S.-South Korea alliance and force a strategic realignment.

UC considers 7% tuition hike amid budget cuts

The University of California is considering raising its tuition cap to 7% annually and cutting financial aid allocations, sparking backlash from students.

Chick-fil-A Offers Free Food Through Mobile Game ‘Code Moo’

Chick-fil-A is giving away free food to customers who play its mobile game ‘Code Moo’, which launched through the chain’s official app on July...

Trump Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Prices as Inflation Pressure Grows

U.S. consumer prices are beginning to reflect the full impact of Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with rising costs now visible in daily goods ranging...

Korean American man arrested in Pennsylvania over kill list, terror threat

A 21-year-old Korean man was arrested in Pennsylvania for allegedly creating a kill list targeting coworkers. Police are investigating links to the Hiroshima anniversary.

Dale Fire in Riverside County Spreads to 331 Acres, Forces Evacuations

A wildfire in Aguanga has burned 331 acres after two separate fires—originally called the Dale Fire and Bradford Fire—merged on July 16, 2025, according...

John MacArthur Warned Churches Were Trading Scripture for Fame and Power

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on March 4, 2014, in The Korea Daily. In light of Pastor John MacArthur’s passing on July 14, 2025,...

Vocational Schools Rise in Southern California Amid AI Job Fears

As artificial intelligence (AI) raises concerns about job security, vocational schools in Southern California are seeing renewed interest—especially among Korean Americans seeking career stability...