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Summer Fun with KCON – Beat the Summer Heat with These K-pop Beats

The first day of summer was the 20th of June, which means that by the time you read this article the Los Angeles summer...

Korean Students Spread a Message of Hope in Haiti

Starting on July 4 for 1 week, student volunteers conduct relief activities at a Haitian orphanage site, holding a music concert and helping to build schools. The volunteer relief team composed of Korean...

Korean Waiter Receives $1000 Tip From Customer in Glenview, Illinois

  A Korean waiter, who works at Glenview's Japanese restaurant, Fish on Fire, recently received a $1000 tip from one of his regular customers. Hansol Lee,...

The Yellow Butterfly Effect

On May 11, 1992, thousands of people gathered in the streets of Los Angeles holding up the signs "Justice for All People of Color" and "More Jobs for...

Meet California State Assembly Field Deputy: Robert ‘Lobster’ Park

Born and raised in Koreatown, Robert Park recalled the invaluable role that the 1992 L.A. Riots played in his decision to pursue politics as...

LA’s Outdoor Movie Screenings to Chill Your Summer

Summer is here in Los Angeles, which means that outdoor movie screenings are back! To make your summer nights cooler, various events are offering...

In Memory of Susan Ahn Cuddy, Pioneering Korean American

Susan Ahn Cuddy was the eldest daughter of Dosan Ahn Changho, who devoted his life as an independence activist against the Japanese imperialism in Korea. Although...

The Second Annual Asian Heritage Jazz Festival

The second annual Asian Heritage Jazz Festival is to be held in the city of Los Angeles this 25th. The festival features some of...

Unique Father’s Day Weekend Events for Family

With the upcoming Father's Day Weekend, there will be many family events in the Orange County area. Below are some of the events we...

Lee Ji-sun Earns Social Welfare Ph.D. from UCLA, Sending a Message of Hope

Korean author who survived life-threatening burns earned her Ph.D. from University of California, Los Angeles last Friday. Lee Ji-sun, who was 22 years old at...