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Romance scammers target Koreatown residents with AI-generated Korean emails

β€œI'm a captain in the U.S. Army serving in Syria. I need you to hold $5.7 million of my money until I get to...

Dr. Ki-Yeol Jang, pioneering Korean-American dentist and community leader, dies at 88

Dr. Ki-Yeol Jang, a prominent figure in Los Angeles’ Korean American community and the city’s first-generation Korean dentist, died February 5 at 4:20 a.m....

Tammy Kim withdraws from Irvine district 5 city council race

Former Irvine Vice Mayor Tammy Kim has withdrawn from the race for the District 5 City Council seat, she announced in a statement on...

Tenant sued for rent despite claiming full payment with receipts

A tenant at Koreatown Plaza (KTP) in Los Angeles was sued for allegedly failing to pay rent, despite claiming to have made all payments...

Super Bowl Fever: A cultural and sporting spectacle set to captivate over 100M fans

As anticipation builds across the nation, Super Bowl 59 is set to captivate millions on February 9 at 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time in New...

Beong-soo Kim named USC’s first Korean American interim president

For the first time in its history, the University of Southern California has appointed a Korean American to lead the institution. The USC Board of...

Tragic freeway crash claims life of 65-year-old Korean American in LA

The Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office recently announced that Kim Byung-chul, 65, was killed in a car accident on the 60 Freeway in the...

LA drivers hit by predatory towing and excessive fees, complaints surge

Aggressive business tactics and excessive fees by some towing companies are fueling frustration among Los Angeles drivers, with complaints mounting over questionable practices. Many cases...

Altadena home that survived the Eaton Fire hits market for $2.68M

A home that withstood the Eaton Fire in Altadena, which destroyed or damaged more than 6,000 properties, has hit the market for $2.68 million. According...

Korean-American lawyer jailed for $3M fraud, used client money for casino, business

A Korean-American lawyer in New York has been sentenced to a felony for embezzling client money. On February. 4, the U.S. District Court for the...