Opinion

Social Security is not a giveaway. Slashing access is a betrayal.

Federal cuts have severely delayed Social Security access, leaving seniors across the country facing long waits and eroding trust in the retirement system.

Full Transcript: Gordon Chang Warns Korea of ‘Venezuelan Scenario’ in Exclusive Interview

You have warned that South Korea could be the next Venezuela under the Korean Democratic Party. Was this just rhetorical or a serious...

Pastor Recruitment Controversy Exposes Deep-Rooted Issues in Korean American Churches

Would Jesus even be considered for recruitment if He were alive today? Highly unlikely. Did He have an impressive resume? Was His appearance impressive?...

Koreatown’s senior harmonica ensemble rises to national spotlight

Koreatown, harmonica ensemble, LA Kings, K-Town Night, Korean American seniors, NHL, community arts, viral performance.

Is LA’s $225M Firefighter Overtime a Moral Hazard or a System Failure?

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is mired in a scandal that strikes at the heart of public trust: a pattern of excessive overtime...

Trump’s Illegal Immigrant Crackdown Is Misguided and Missing the Real Threat

It has been 100 days since President Donald Trump began his second term, with immigration policy once again dominating the agenda. His administration’s stance...

When the government pulls the plug, nonprofits are left in the lurch

Federal funding cuts have forced Korean American nonprofits like KYCC and MCCN to halt vital services, leaving vulnerable communities without critical support.

Ghibli Profile Picture Trend: A Beautiful Escape or Ethical Blind Spot?

A Face That Felt Familiar Yet ForeignIt happened by chance, on a bustling street in Tokyo. A telecom company was running a promotional event—buy...

Korean American Immigrant Churches Becoming Pastoral Launchpads for Korea’s Megachurches

Pastor Kim Woo-Jun to Leave U.S. Church for Korea’s Global Mission Church Kim Woo-Jun, 48, senior pastor of Torrance Good Church, has been confirmed as...

When visas disappear without warning, so does trust

The sudden and unexplained revocation of visas for international scholars, including a South Korean professor at the University of Houston, highlights a troubling lack of transparency in U.S. immigration policy. Without clear explanations, such cancellations are eroding trust and creating fear across academic communities.