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Churches launch Koreatown Empowerment Center to bolster community services

  A group of Korean American churches founded an organization to provide social welfare services to Korean seniors in LA's Koreatown. The Koreatown Multipurpose Senior...

Joy Lee named one of 25 staffers who make Capitol Hill run

A young Korean American was recognized for her work on Capitol Hill. Joy Lee (31), a Korean American, was named one of the " 25...

Hallyu Madang Arts Festival to commemorate 120 years of Korean immigration

  The 'Hallyu Madang Arts Festival' is set to commemorate 120 years of Korean immigration with a grand celebration. Co-hosted and organized by the Korean American...

BSA Troop 278 champions the spirit at Love Share Marathon on Sept. 16

  The essence of volunteerism will shine brightly during the Korea Daily and Happy Village's 2023 10th Annual LOVE SHARE 5k/10k run/walk, located at Wilshire...

Student safety concerns as homeless tents appear near middle school in Koreatown

  Virgil Middle School in LA's Koreatown faces an emerging issue: a significant homeless tent encampment developing nearby. Multiple tents have recently emerged along Beverly Boulevard,...

Korean traveler harassed by black boy on New York subway

https://www.tiktok.com/@katchup_news/video/7278104103044107563?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7242728655671068206 Last month, an incident involving a Korean American family being attacked by black teenagers on the New York City subway was widely reported. Now,...

Korean cultural festivals heat up across the U.S. as full moon approaches

  Korean cultural festivals are in full swing across the United States. As the anticipation builds for the 50th LA Korean Festival next month, 10...

Mob robberies in luxury stores, counterfeits on the streets

  The practice of selling counterfeit luxury brands is making a comeback in the heart of Los Angeles. While luxury stores are being robbed one...

CD 10 candidates, including Grace Yoo, unite on expanding seats

Candidates for the Los Angeles City Council District 10, which encompasses Koreatown, engaged in their inaugural debate in anticipation of next year's election. Among...

Dr. Sang Hyun Lee, first Asian theology professor at Princeton, passes away at 85

Dr. Sang Hyun Lee, the first Asian professor in the history of Princeton Theological Seminary, passed away on September 4 at the age of...