Policy

Trump mail-in voting ban: Executive order before 2026

President Trump announced he will sign an executive order to abolish mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections, reigniting the “fraudulent election” conspiracy theory...

Elderly couple leaves LA after 26 years amid unbearable immigration crackdown

An elderly Korean couple will leave Los Angeles after 26 years as enforcement intensifies, reflecting broader self-deportation trends and reduced protections.

After 26 Years in LA, Immigration Crackdown Forces Korean American Couple to Leave

A Korean American undocumented couple is preparing to leave Los Angeles after 26 years amid the LA immigration crackdown, returning to South Korea after...

Korean American women judges: Corey Lee, Amanda Park appointed

Two more Korean American women have been appointed as judges in California. According to the California state government website on August 7, Judge Corey Lee...

LAPD Olympic Division names first Korean American commander

The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Olympic Division, which oversees Koreatown, has appointed its first-ever Korean American commanding officer. Rachel Rodriguez, a 20-year law...

Green card carry requirement: CBP warns of misdemeanor, 1,484 denied entry

Ongoing immigration raids targeting undocumented immigrants are prompting Korean Americans with legal status to carry proof of status. The green card carry requirement is...

ICE to Hire 10,000 Agents With $50K Bonuses in Massive Expansion

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is launching a major recruitment effort, offering expanded hiring incentives and actively promoting openings across the country. On July...

Korean Student Arrested by ICE After Court Appearance, Prompting Outcry

A 20-year-old Korean student was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately after appearing in immigration court in New York, prompting protest...

Green card holder detained at U.S. airport, denied legal counsel

A green card holder returning from South Korea was detained without charges or legal counsel, raising serious concerns about due process and civil liberties.

California governor race intensifies as field expands to 10 candidates

With 10 candidates declared and Kamala Harris out, the California governor race is heating up—setting the stage for a high-stakes primary and general election in 2026.