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Rachel Bachar, wife of Israeli Consul General, expresses gratitude for Korean community’s support

“I am grateful for the Korean community’s concern and prayers for peace. I hope there will be more communication between our communities.” Rachel Bachar, the...

K-beauty customers are flocking to Koreatown hair and nail salons for ‘designer beauty’

Beauty customers are being obsessed with Korean hand skills. Following the K-beauty craze, customers are flocking to Korean American-owned and operated hair salons, makeup...

How a 75-year-old retiree landed a job at Taco Bell after 200 applications

"Just hire me for two weeks." At age 75, Kyungtaek Jang convinced the manager during a job interview. Since retiring, Jang has applied to more...

Korean American man in his 30s fatally shot during dispute at harbor in Hawaii

A man in his 30s, who is believed to be a Korean American, was fatally shot during an argument that escalated into violence. According to...

Nonprofit criticized for serving instant noodles to homeless despite $110 daily meal budget

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe program, aimed at helping the homeless, has faced criticism for a lack of budget transparency. One of the...

Korean Americans now prefer stocks over real estate, but still hope to invest in real estate

In just three years, the most popular investment among Korean Americans has shifted from real estate to stocks. However, the overwhelming majority would invest...

Prominent Korean Americans rally behind Harris, raise $20,000 in nationwide online event

Amid the participation of prominent Korean American Democratic leaders, the “Korean Americans for Harris (KAH)” group was officially launched on the August 8, pledging...

Korean-American Kyu Young Mike Paek confirmed as federal judge in New York

Another Korean-American federal judge is on the bench. Kyu Young (Mike) Paek has been confirmed as the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of...

Korea Daily publisher lays out future growth model for Korean-American media

An article by Yoonho Nahm, CEO and publisher of the Korea Daily, featured in the summer 2024 issue of the prestigious Korean Studies journal,...

Korean-American economy shifts from small businesses to larger corporations

The recent "2023 National Korean American Economic Survey" conducted by the Korea Daily found that the proportion of private businesses has declined, with a...