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Renowned MIT professor warns of ‘Candy Brain’ in AI era

“Half of MIT undergraduates major in computer science. This is due to the influence of artificial intelligence (AI). However, it’s hard to say that...

Controversy surrounds relocation of Korean ‘Turtle Warship’ model from LA City Hall

On July 2, the City of Los Angeles decided to move the model of a turtle warship Geobukseon, which had been displayed inside City...

Audrey Kwon wins first Olympics medal in 20 years at artistic swimming team event

The U.S. artistic swimming team, which includes a Korean-American athlete from Los Angeles, won its first Olympic medal in 20 years. On August 7, the...

Korean Americans launch support group for Kamala Harris

A group of Korean Americans supporting Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will be launched. On August 8 at 5 p.m., the “Korean Americans for Harris...

3rd Korea Conference to be held on Aug. 23, launching MDR Club for ‘success ecosystem’

The Korea Conference, a bridgehead for innovative startups from South Korea to the U.S., is now in its third year. This year's event, which...

COVID-19 surge in LA County leads to medication shortages in Koreatown

The recent surge in COVID-19 infections in California, including Los Angeles County, has led to a shortage of medications at pharmacies in Los Angeles...

LAPD seeks public’s help in identifying Koreatown non-contact hit-and-run incident

The LA Police Department (LAPD) announced that it needs the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a non-contact hit-and-run crash in Koreatown...

Korea Consulate General to host K-pop seminar for new LAUSD curriculum

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will unveil a new K-pop curriculum, set to be implemented in four schools this fall semester. The Consulate...

Commissioner Candice Cho’s term extended on LA Human Relations Commission

Candice Cho, a Korean-American attorney and commissioner on the LA Human Relations Commission, has had her term extended for an additional four years. Cho was...

Baby boomers in Korean communities turn to home-sharing to offset high living expenses

Soo-Ji Jung and her husband, residents of a single-family home in Garden Grove, have been renting out their spare rooms since retiring a few...