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Trader Joe’s cooler tote bag goes viral, $3.99 now reselling for $59.95 on eBay

Another Trader Joe’s product is sparking a frenzy over store shelves. On June 4, Trader Joe’s dropped a new item with its famous logo, and...

‘We’re looking for food that Koreans eat in Korea,’ says LA Times food critic Bill Addison

LA Times' restaurant critic Bill Addison's food reviews go beyond flavor to culture. He's a critic who stands by his principles. Addison does not...

Two in three Korean Americans had experienced racism, according to a survey

Despite the end of the pandemic, Korean Americans continue to experience hate crimes, and government campaigns to prevent hate crimes against Asians are showing...

Andy Kim wins NJ’s Democratic Senate primary with 75% percentage votes

The race for the first Korean-American senator has begun. Andy Kim has won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in New Jersey, held on June 4. Kim...

‘But first, what is Korean fine dining?’ Michelin-starred chef questions the essence

As of May this year, the world has 25 Michelin-starred Korean restaurants, five two-starred, and 20 one-starred. On February 2, South Korea's Ministry of...

Seniors are feeling isolated as California DMV moves more services online

As the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) limits some walk-in services to online, a number of seniors are potentially stranded. Starting this month, the...

AI and robots are taking over restaurant businesses from cooking to serving

Wagyu beef is ground into a blender, patties are grilled, and fries are crisped. The burgers are completed through fully automated grilling and frying stations....

‘Jang is a deeply rooted core of Korean cuisine,’ says Michelin 2 star chef

"Two Michelin-starred Korean restaurant" and "13th best restaurant in Asia." These are the accolades that describe Mingles, a high-end Korean restaurant. Chef Mingoo Kang...

0% down payment mortgage returns to market as home prices hit record high

With home prices at record highs and down payment burdens skyrocketing, no-down payment mortgages have made a comeback. “There is currently no other lender or...

Korean-American CEO and retired Navy Admiral arrested for bribery scheme

A successful U.S. venture capitalist and the son of a prominent South Korean agricultural scientist has been indicted on charges of bribing a military...