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Korean War Veterans Disappearing as Memorials and Chapters Fade

The old soldiers are fading away. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, and with it, the war itself is slipping into...

Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Base in Qatar After Nuclear Site Strikes

Iran launched missile strikes on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, retaliating for a U.S. airstrike on three Iranian nuclear...

Tokyo Central Launches Online Store with Nationwide Shipping and Promotions

Tokyo Central, a Japanese goods retail chain, has officially launched its new online store at www.tokyocentral.com, expanding its sales channel beyond brick-and-mortar locations to...

FIFA Club World Cup draws over 80,000 fans to Rose Bowl

Over 80,000 fans filled the Rose Bowl to watch PSG defeat Atlético Madrid 4–0 in the FIFA Club World Cup, signaling soccer’s growing momentum in the U.S.

Robert F. Kennedy Park temporarily closed following jurisdiction transfer

Robert F. Kennedy Park in Koreatown has been closed after being transferred from LA's Parks Department to LAUSD, raising concerns among local residents.

Social Security trust fund projected to be depleted by 2034

The Social Security trust fund is now expected to run out in 2034, a year earlier than projected, potentially reducing future benefits by nearly 20%.

Samsung Galaxy users get $200 Perplexity Pro AI free for a year

Samsung Galaxy smartphone and tablet users can now access Perplexity Pro, the premium version of the AI chatbot Perplexity, for free for one year...

BNPL Grocery Payments Rise 71% as Missed Bills Spike

Once reserved for big-ticket items like TVs and plane tickets, buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are rapidly expanding into everyday essentials like groceries,...

Six Korean American Coffee Shops Featured in Eater LA’s Best Cafés List

Six Korean American coffee shops have been recognized on a recent list of Los Angeles’s top cafés by restaurant publication Eater LA, spotlighting the...

Korean chefs win top honors at 2025 James Beard Awards

Two Korean chefs and two Korean-run establishments received major awards at the 2025 James Beard Awards, often dubbed the “Oscars of the restaurant world.” At...