Policy

Don’t sidestep human rights in North, UN rapporteur urges

A visiting United Nations official on Tuesday called for the inclusion of human rights in future talks regarding North Korea, saying the issue should...

Korean American businesses raise concerns over wage theft crackdown

  The Korean American garment and sewing sector is on high alert. This comes in the wake of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office...

Parents get angered over LGBTQ education bills

Good morning! It's Monday, August 28. On August 21, just outside the California State Assembly building in Sacramento, approximately 500 parents, including over 50...

Quarter of Asian immigrant workers in California forgo paid leave

Despite California law granting full-time workers a minimum of three days of paid sick leave annually, quite a portion of Asian and Latino immigrants...

Controversial educational bills spark vehement protests by parents

  A series of educational bills currently under review in the California legislature, perceived by many as curbing parental rights, has sparked vehement protests. Hundreds,...

Quirk-Silva proposes bill to designate ‘Hanbok Day’ in California

  The possibility of establishing a "Hanbok Day" to honor the history and elegance of hanbok in California has emerged. On August 14, the California Assembly...

In California, bill introduced to prohibit employees from confronting shoplifters

https://youtu.be/XIqIVY3fQpc Athletic apparel chain Lululemon recently sent termination notices to two employees at a Georgia store, citing a violation of internal regulations. The employees had reportedly...

400% surge in South Korean tourists coming to U.S. this year

There has been a significant increase in Korean tourists visiting the United States this year. Even more Koreans are expected to travel to the...

CHIPS Act money may not be worth the trouble

The United States is pushing foreign chip makers to disclose sensitive business data, including yield rates, to receive subsidies under the CHIPS and Science...

U.S. Chips Act offers some comfort to Korean chip makers

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will be able to maintain and upgrade their manufacturing facilities in China — albeit marginally — even after the...