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Even a Six-Figure Salary May Not Be Enough for an H-1B Visa

H-1B visa changes now weight selection by wage level, boosting odds for top earners and tightening access for others.

Rental Car Vanishes in Las Vegas After Fake Staff Tricks Korean American Family

A Las Vegas rental car scam left a Korean American family without their vehicle after a man posing as staff took it.

Korean-Owned Napa Winery Earns Rare Platinum, Ranked No. 2 Worldwide

A Korean-owned Napa winery earned a Platinum rating as its white wine ranked second at the Best Wine of the World competition.

Napa’s DANA Estates Shocks Judges With No. 2 White Wine Worldwide

The DANA Estates award places its rare white wine No. 2 worldwide at the 2025 BWW Awards, drawing attention in Napa Valley’s red-wine stronghold.

Love as respect shaped leadership lessons from Korea, former Peace Corps director says

Former Peace Corps Korea director James Meyer says his leadership philosophy—centered on love as respect rather than emotion—was shaped by his experiences working in Korean communities.

Celebrate Safely: 4 Simple Holiday Driving Tips

AAA shares four practical holiday driving safety tips to help Californians avoid impaired and distracted driving and keep everyone safe on the road during the busy season.

The Last Screen Still Lit

As single-screen theaters disappear, Gardena Cinema survives through Judy Kim and her Korean immigrant family in Los Angeles’ South Bay.

Killed Someone in a Crash, Still No Penalty on a California Driver’s License

California law allows some drivers who caused fatal crashes to walk away with no conviction and no DMV penalty.

Investor Soo Kim Steps Into Talks on CNN and WBD Cable Assets

Warner Bros. Discovery cable assets draw interest as Korean American investor Soo Kim weighs a possible CNN acquisition or investment.

Texas Sues Samsung, LG Over Smart TV Viewing Data Collection

Texas alleges illegal smart TV data collection by Samsung and LG using ACR technology without consumer consent.