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Only four out of 300 restaurants in Dine LA Restaurant Week are Korean

Dine LA, an event designed to showcase the diverse food culture in Los Angeles, is taking place from July 12, yet it shows a...

Koreatown residents call for more shaded bus stops amid city’s slow shelter rollout

At 1:10 p.m. on July 2, the faces of those waiting at the Vermont/Olympic bus stop, just south of the El Pollo Loco in...

Korean-American James Beard Award-winning chef faces conflict over unionization efforts

A Korean-American chef who won the prestigious James Beard Award, often called the “Academy Awards of the culinary world,” is facing conflict over her...

Korean-American Jihyun Oh elected as the Stated Clerk of Presbyterian Church (USA)

The Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States, has elected a Korean-American pastor as its Stated Clerk for the first...

Budget cuts threaten LA senior meal programs, sparking widespread concerns

Senior meal programs are facing significant challenges as various local governments, including the City of Los Angeles, begin downsizing due to financial shortages. Some...

Legendary chef from Nobu to end his grand finale in Koreatown restaurant Umaya

One of the most talked-about food trends of late is omakase. Omakase, also known as entrusted dining, is a style of dining where customers...

Families demand justice for 2 seniors murdered by caretaker at nursing home a year ago

Controversy surrounds the perceived inadequate punishment for a Chinese-American caregiver who murdered two seniors at Happy Home Care in Diamond Bar a year ago....

Koreatown retailers offer special discount events in celebration of Independence Day

With Independence Day approaching, Koreatown retailers have launched significant special pricing and discount events. These sales, extending through Labor Day, offer a prime opportunity...

Noise from nightclub frustrates Koreatown residents, reveals operational violations

Residents near a Koreatown nightclub have raised complaints about noise, while it was revealed that the club’s operations deviate from the conditions approved by...

Special exhibition brings Seoul’s contemporary art to LA

The Seoul Fine Arts Association (President Jongmoo Jun) will host the “Seoulism: An Exhibition of Seoul Contemporary Art in LA” at Gallery Western (Director...