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Ban on cell phone use on school sparks debate among Korean-American parents

The Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) ban on cell phone use on school campuses has sparked a divide among parents. On June 18, the...

LA County moves to raise sales tax by 0.5 cents to fund homeless services

A proposal to increase sales tax in Los Angeles County may be put to a vote in the upcoming November election. If passed, the...

Rising food prices force 1 in 4 adult consumers to skip meals

Post-pandemic inflation has caused grocery prices to skyrocket by 25%, with more than one in four people skipping meals. A survey conducted by Qualtrics in...

Securing a lunch meal becomes sensitive issue among seniors after pandemic

On May 22 at 11:30 a.m., Cecilia Seo, 86, had lunch at an outdoor table at Dawooljung near Olympic Boulevard and Normandy Avenue in...

Father of Yong Yang speaks about his son’s death and criticizes unprofessional procedure

It's been more than a month since Min Yang lost his son in a tragedy. Yang appeared on the Korea Daily's English-language podcast "All Rise,"...

Manhee Koju Foundation donates $50,000 to support vulnerable groups in Koreatown

The Manhee Koju Foundation (Chairman Hyungman Park) held the “2024 Life Grants Award Ceremony,” and donated a total of $50,000 to the local community. On...

Inside Safe continues to relocate homeless in Koreatown including former pastor

At 7:30 a.m. on June 18, 40 city officials gathered at the homeless encampment near 10th Street and South Gramercy Place in Los Angeles'...

Korea’s favorite ‘Sweet garlic’ flavor is the new food trend in Koreatown

Sweet garlic flavor, one of the most beloved tastes in Korean cuisine, is gaining popularity among non-Korean customers. Restaurants are not only adding garlic...

Father demands accountability for son’s death by casino: ‘Jonathan was murdered’

Jonathan Jung, who was pinned to death by five casino security guards in the parking lot of Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens on July...

Amazon opens official ‘K-Food Store’ in collaboration with Korean government

The world's largest e-commerce platform, Amazon, is now showcasing Korean food products made by small and medium-sized enterprises from South Korea. According to the Korean...