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Young Korean Americans renouncing Korean nationality has increased by 22%

The number of Koreans who have renounced their Korean nationality has surged in recent years, according to a new report. The Consulate General of the...

Discover LA’s latest craze: Koreatown’s self-serve ramen shop goes viral

  A new self-serve ramen shop has opened in LA's Koreatown and is creating a buzz on social media. Located near Wilshire Boulevard and Normandie Avenue,...

Korean-American candidates unite to amplify voices in upcoming elections

  With about two months remaining before the March primary elections, the Korean-American candidates have formed the K-Team. Korean-American candidates running for local offices in and...

Korean American groups unite for voter registration drive ahead of elections

    In preparation for the upcoming March elections, Korean-American organizations have collaborated to launch a voter registration campaign. The campaign aims to increase voter turnout...

Grace Yoo rallies for new city council, vowing anti-corruption and inclusivity

Residents of L.A. City Council District 10, home to Koreatown, will see Grace Yoo's name on the ballot for the third time. This time,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...