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Community to rally demanding justice for Yong Yang’s death on June 2

Asians, including Korean Americans, are coming together to demand justice for Yong Yang's death. This is a community-wide rally to condemn law enforcement brutality and...

Korean coffee shops are trending in K-town, favored by Hollywood stars

Los Angeles Koreatown is emerging as a coffee lovers' destination. The Korea Daily analyzed coffee shops in the 2.8-square-mile area of Los Angeles Koreatown and...

Air Premia launches interline routes with Korean Air to Bangkok, Tokyo, Hong Kong, etc.

Air Premia is now offering interline routes from the United States through Korea to other Asian countries, thanks to a new agreement with Korean...

A Korean American doctor becomes a chef at night in ‘Red Room’ pop up restaurant

At night, a Korean-American doctor turns into a restaurant chef. This is the story of the Red Room, a restaurant in Los Angeles Koreatown...

LA Council District 10 candidate Grace Yoo holds first campaign fundraiser

“This is the time to get Yoo on the City Council.” Grace Yoo's campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 10 held its first fundraiser...

Death of Yong Yang underscores professionals’ inadequate initial response

The case of Yong Yang, a 40-year-old mentally ill Korean American who was shot dead by an armed Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer,...

LA Koreatown becomes teenagers’ chosen beauty and cosmetics hot spot

Cosmetics stores in Los Angeles' Koreatown, also known as K-beauty shops, are bustling with teenage customers. Korean-American mother, Jennifer Kim often goes shopping with her...

Home of leader who asked Mayor for increased patrols burglarized by disguised cleaners

A group of burglars broke into the home of a Korean-American organization leader who had called on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to increase...

Young shoppers flock to secondhand markets for vintage and ‘grandpacore’ styles

As the cost of clothing has risen due to persistent inflation, thrift stores and flea markets are becoming increasingly popular, especially with the "grandpacore...

Pastor delivers meals to homeless under bridge since 2021: ‘They want to work’

"Wouldn't it be more effective if organizations were more lenient given the circumstances?" Pastor Jonghee Park, president of Help People in Need, began delivering meals...