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Federal court brakes on paroling undocumented while CA approves aid for their home buying

Federal courts and California legislatures have issued mixed signals on some of the biggest issues surrounding undocumented immigration. On August 26, a federal judge put...

Min Jin Lee, author of ‘Pachinko,’ to receive Fitzgerald Prize for Literary Excellence

The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum announced on August 27 that Min Jin Lee, the renowned author of the novel “Pachinko,” has been selected...

Over 10 businesses in LA’s Fashion District burglarized in wall-breaking spree

More than ten businesses, including several Korean-owned shops in LA’s Fashion District, have fallen victim to a well-planned burglary. The suspects reportedly disabled security...

EmpowerLA’s Asian-American woman GM urges community: ‘We want to hear from you’

EmpowerLA, the organization that supports Los Angeles’ 99 neighborhood councils, has hired its Asian-American woman General Manager. Neighborhood councils are the city’s grassroots neighborhood governance...

Mirinae Lee is the first Korean to win William Saroyan International Prize for Writing

Mirinae Lee, author of the novel 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster, has become the first Korean to win the William Saroyan International Prize...

Kyung-hwa Kang’s vision for expanding Korean studies at Asia Society celebrated in LA

A welcoming event for Kyung-hwa Kang, the former South Korean Foreign Minister who was appointed as the President and CEO of the Asia Society...

Hyundai Georgia Metaplant’s site permit to be reevaluated on water supply

The U.S. federal government has decided to reevaluate the environmental permit for Hyundai Motor Group's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia, the Hyundai...

At night Koreatown coffee shops transform into wine bars amid fierce competition and inflation

Coffee shops in Los Angeles Koreatown are diversifying their revenue streams by transforming into coffee shops during the day and wine bars at night. According...

Venerable Jimyung’s quest for enlightenment: A 12,000-mile pilgrimage across North America

Venerable Jimyung follows the flow of the clouds and water, traveling across the American continent. He encounters nature and the human world directly, observing...

Korean innovative startups realize their dreams at annual Korea Conference

“After attending the Korea Conference last year, our sales increased 12 times. It was a turning point in realizing our dream.” At the 2024 Korea...