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Governor Lee Cheol-woo showcases Gyeongju’s vision for 2025 APEC Summit

Lee Cheol-woo, the governor of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, accompanied President Yoon Suk Yeol as a special delegate to the Asia-Pacific Economic...

KNA Foundation unveils plan to designate Korean National Memorial Hall as federal historic site

The Korean National Association Memorial Foundation is launching a full-scale project to preserve and pass on the history of Korean immigration. On November 19, the...

Korean-American businesswoman makes historic $30M donation to U.S. Soccer for women

Michelle Kang (65), a Korean-American entrepreneur and owner of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team Washington Spirit, has pledged a historic $30 million...

LA Lakers to host free city edition pop-up at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 21

Before the Los Angeles Lakers face the Orlando Magic on November 21, fans are invited to a free pop-up event across from Crypto.com Arena. The...

The Korea Times broke promise to return Korean Festival Parade profits to community

The Korea Times, which organizes the Korean Parade during the Los Angeles Korean Festival, has reportedly failed to disclose related financial reports for the...

Korean War orphan adopted to U.S. honored for 24 years of aiding children in homeland

A Korean-American woman who was adopted into the U.S. as a war orphan has been recognized for her longtime support of children in her...

Korean American wins $1 million lottery prize from ticket brought at Korean-operated store

A Korean American has won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket, with the winning ticket purchased from a store also operated...

McDonald’s APA Next hosts annual education summit for AAPI students’ higher education

Korean American and other Asian students had an opportunity to learn about the value of higher education, connect with mentors, and get mental health...

LAUSD releases detailed instruction on upcoming student cell phone ban in school

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is implementing a cell phone ban in schools starting next year. This is the second-largest school district...

Koreatown restaurants and event halls see pre-pandemic surge in year-end gatherings

As the end-of-the-year season approaches, restaurants and hotels in Koreatown are reaping the benefits of an increase in holiday gatherings. According to the Korea Daily's...