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Violent crime in Koreatown hits 14-year low, but residents aren’t feeling it

The number of violent crimes in Los Angeles Koreatown has hit a 14-year low. While the statistical decline is encouraging, residents say they are...

Korean dining restaurant ‘Baroo’ named LA Times’ 2024 Restaurant of the Year

On July 9, the LA Times announced that Baroo, a modern Korean dining restaurant located in the LA Arts District, has been named the...

Podcast ‘All Rise’ tackles minority immigrant issues, resonates with Korean community

A new podcast called “All Rise” is gaining significant attention in the Korean community for its focus on discussing and addressing the various situations...

Transparency concerns arise over fundraising for Korean Friendship Bell restoration

The Korean Friendship Bell Preservation Committee (KFBPC), is currently embroiled in internal conflicts, raising concerns over the transparency of their planned fundraising event for...

Hot dog eating contestant hopes to find truth on rights abuse during her adoption

A Korean-born adoptee who competed in a hot dog eating contest has garnered attention for claiming her human rights were unfairly violated during her...

Bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows sparks pandemic fears

The fundamental difference between bacteria and viruses lies in their methods of reproduction. Bacteria reproduce by splitting into two, creating another identical entity. In...

LACMA virtually denies all allegations about forgery of ‘Korean Treasures’ exhibit

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has virtually reversed its previous stance on the potential forgeries of works by famous Korean artists...

Korean American Dartmouth student found dead in Connecticut River, New Hampshire

A Korean American college student, enrolled in a prestigious university in the United States, was found dead a day after going missing, prompting a...

Renowned chef Christophe Émé joins Cafe Concerto for exclusive Gala Dinner in Koreatown

On July 9 at 6 p.m, a collaboration gala dinner featuring renowned chef Christophe Émé and Cafe Concerto’s CEO Eunsang Kim will take place...

Korean American Jaime Lee recognized as the real estate ‘Superstar’ in LA Koreatown

Jaime Lee, the eldest daughter of Jamison Properties founder David Lee and CEO of the company, has gained significant recognition for her role in...