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A Koreatown business spends $4,000 monthly on security amid safety concerns

Crime in Los Angeles Koreatown is at a 14-year low, but residents and business owners say they don't feel it. Businesses are experiencing property...

French flavors in Koreatown: Chef Émé’s culinary mastery at gala dinner

LA has been known to lack places where one can savor the essence of French cuisine, much to the disappointment of many food enthusiasts....

‘K-Team’ candidates intensify campaigns ahead of November elections

With approximately 70 days remaining until the November general elections, the “K-Team” candidates in Koreatown are ramping up their campaign efforts. The elections, including...

Children of North Korean defectors born in third countries: ‘No place to call home’

Following is a story of Min-young Kim (alias), a child born to a North Korean defector mother in a third country, shared with the...

LA to spend $3 million on MacArthur Park renovation, but how long will it last?

MacArthur Park, located at Alvarado Street and Wilshire Boulevard, is set to undergo a significant green space renovation. On July 9, Los Angeles Mayor Karen...

Unraveling Taiwanese submarine spy mystery: Did China weigh on South Korea?

In January 2022, an unexpected visitor appeared at the South Korean Mission in Taipei. Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Ma Wen-chun, carried an unidentified...

Free senior meal delivery program very likely to end as funding request stalls

A senior food program in Los Angeles is coming to an end. The Los Angeles Department of Aging's free senior meal delivery program, the Rapid...

Violent crime in Koreatown hits 14-year low, but residents aren’t feeling it

The number of violent crimes in Los Angeles Koreatown has hit a 14-year low. While the statistical decline is encouraging, residents say they are...

Korean dining restaurant ‘Baroo’ named LA Times’ 2024 Restaurant of the Year

On July 9, the LA Times announced that Baroo, a modern Korean dining restaurant located in the LA Arts District, has been named the...

Podcast ‘All Rise’ tackles minority immigrant issues, resonates with Korean community

A new podcast called “All Rise” is gaining significant attention in the Korean community for its focus on discussing and addressing the various situations...