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Korean American Foundation grants funding to 26 nonprofit organizations nearly $480,000

The Korean American Foundation (KAF), the first Korean-American community foundation in Southern California, has awarded grants to 26 Korean-American nonprofit organizations. The ceremony was held...

Two Dartmouth students charged in case related to drowning death of Korean Student in July

Two students at Dartmouth College were charged in connection with the case of a 20-year-old Korean student Won Jang, who was found dead in...

Steven Choi elected to State Senate, defeating incumbent democrat Josh Newman in 37th District

Steven S. Choi (R), a former state assemblyman, was elected to the California State Senate District 37th. The election campaign and the California Republican Party...

Korean-American man sentenced to 20 years for killing Korean bar owner in Dallas

A Korean American who shot and killed another Korean-American owner of Happy Day bar in Dallas Koreatown was sentenced to 20 years in prison. According...

Korean-American mothers bring kimchi and comfort to the homeless in LA Koreatown

On November 21, a heartwarming kimchi-making event took place at a Korean homeless shelter in LA Koreatown, run by Rev. John Kim. Nine members...

Southern California Edison announces scholarship program for STEM students

Southern California Edison (SCE) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, targeting high school seniors planning to pursue degrees in STEM (Science,...

LACCD launches $1,000-a-month aid program for 250 healthcare students

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has announced a new financial assistance initiative targeting 250 students aspiring to work in the healthcare and...

Breaking barriers: Korean-American filmmaker Seayoon Jeong on integrity and inclusion

Movies directed and produced by Korean-American filmmaker Seayoon Jeong are garnering attention in the U.S. With a bachelor’s degree in political science from University...

U.S. Representative-elect Dave Min vows to prioritize ‘right thing’ over party lines

“I will focus on the people of the district and, if necessary, speak independently of party affiliation,” said Dave Min, who won a narrow...

About 10,000 voters’ ballot need correction on error according to LA County Registrar

About ten thousand voters of Los Angeles County are urged to correct their mail-in ballot errors. Every year after the election, the county registrar of...