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Chris DeRose, animal rights activist, heading to Korea to celebrate ‘dog meat ban’

  South Korea banned the dog meat industry on January 9, a first in decades. It's been 51 years since the consumption of dog meat...
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WCKNC elects 5 new members, secures more funding to empower community

  The Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council (WCKNC), which began its new term in July 2023, is continuing its efforts to regain its momentum. WCKNC has...
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Atlanta pediatric dentist arrested for buying child pornography with Bitcoin

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a Korean-American pediatric dentist in Atlanta for possession of child pornography. The Atlanta field office of the...
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Rise in credit card number terminal scams raises concerns for businesses

  When a customer tries to enter their credit card number directly into the terminal at your business, you should be suspicious of possible fraud....
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Taxpayers can file 2023 tax returns from January 29 to April 15

The 2024 tax season is set to kick off. The IRS announced that it would begin accepting federal income tax returns for the fiscal year...
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Rep. Young Kim reflects on legislative achievements amid tough re-election battle

  U.S. Representative Young Kim, representing the 40th Congressional District with the largest Korean-American constituency, described last year and this year as her busiest and...
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Southern Californian entrepreneur donates $3 million in total to his alma mater

    An alumnus residing in Southern California, and a graduate of one of Korea's top universities, has made a cumulative gift of $3 million to...
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Residents of senior apartments in LA Koreatown suffer from repeated burglaries

  Korean-American residents of a senior apartment complex in LA Koreatown have been suffering from a spate of burglaries. Residents have demanded security measures from...
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Koreatown’s 43-years-landmark restaurant is closing permanently this month

  A landmark of Korean-style Chinese cuisine in LA's Koreatown, The Dragon Restaurant (Yong Gung), is set to close its doors this month. Having stood...
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Walmart shoppers must watch out for new gift card scam at self-checkout lane

  Walmart is warning shoppers about a new gift card scam using its self-checkout lanes. Fox News reported a surge in incidents where fraudsters scan gift...
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