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Evette Kim says her role is being the first one to listen to people’s concerns

Who should residents talk to when they want to see changes in the city? Even in a city often hailed as the "safest"...

Korean oven-roasted chicken, Goobne opens new location in LA Koreatown

GN Food, the operator of oven-roasted franchise Goobne, has expanded its presence in the U.S. with the opening of its fourth location. Situated in Los...

Next Gen Expo, non-profit student groups’ showcase, to take place on April 27 in LA

The highly anticipated 2024 Next Gen Expo, a platform highlighting the endeavors of nonprofit Korean-American student groups and social organizations, is set to take...

Peace Parade returning to Koreatown, remember and educate 1992 LA riot

"The first generation of immigrants who lived through the LA riots on April 29, 1992, are retiring at an older age. Wouldn't it be...

Jeanne Kim Hobson starts her work for La Cañada Flintridge City Council

"I will do my best to maintain a better environment and quality of education, while helping small businesses thrive." La Cañada Flintridge Councilmember Jeanne Kim...

Bank of Hope to sell two Virginia branches, bringing number down to 46

Bank of Hope is closing two more branches, this time in Virginia. The bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with PromiseOne Bank, a Korean-American...

576,000 Roku user information stolen, second data breach in just a month

TV streaming company Roku's user data has been stolen. The company announced that a cyberattack had compromised 576,000 customer account login data on April 12. Roku...

Chi Soo Kim appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge for Eastern District of California

On March 29, Korean-American Judge Chi Soo Kim was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...

Strong dollar fuels surge in family and tourist visits to Korea this summer

A strong dollar, with the exchange rate to the Korean won approaching nearly 1,400 won to the U.S. dollar, is fueling more travelers' visits...

Elderly Korean Americans stand up to church closure by mega-denomination

For more than two years, elderly Korean-American church members have been battling a mega-denomination. It was like banging head against the wall. Kisup Park (87)...