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An Inheritance of Sacrifice

Coming to the United States — the so-called land of opportunity — is often described as a hopeful journey. But it is rarely easy.

Tax Fairness and the SBA: When Paying Into the System No Longer Counts

New changes to SBA loan eligibility rules bar businesses from SBA-backed financing if even 1% of ownership is held by a foreign national.

Petition to Bring Back Deported Purple Heart Veteran Gains National Attention

When Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart recipient and U.S. Army veteran, boarded a plane for Seoul on June 23, it wasn’t a homecoming—it was an exile.

서울국제공원, 한인들의 삶과 추억이 머무는 공간

Kyeongjun Kim | Korea Daily LA 한인타운의 심장부에 자리한 서울국제공원은 단순한 도시공원을 넘어, 한인들의 삶과 정서가 교차하는 특별한 장소로 자리 잡고 있다.

When Visas Disappear Without Warning, So Does Trust

If the US values its reputation as a destination for global education and research, it must offer clear, consistent, and fair immigration policies.

Moderate, Stable Growth Ahead for US Economy Despite Trump Tariffs

Several key factors help explain the resilience of the U.S. economy in the face of sweeping new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Visa Crackdown Heightens Tension on Southern California Campuses

Federal cancellations of student visas tied to anti-Israel protests have sent a chill through college campuses across Southern California.

With a Second Trump Term, Undocumented Koreans Reluctant to Enroll in Medi-Cal

One in three undocumented Koreans live in California. Many say they fear their information could be shared with the federal government if they enroll in Medi-Cal.

After Personal Tragedy, Korean American Doctor Takes on Fentanyl Crisis

A Korean-American doctor who lost her son to fentanyl is in the news for developing a drug test kit.

Korean American Wins Best Barista Championship

Frank La, 36, was named U.S. Barista Champion at the 2024 U.S. Coffee Championships, held in Rancho Cucamonga on March 15-17.

Culture of Shame, Face Saving Drives Spike in Korean Suicide Rate

In LA County, the suicide rate for Koreans in 2022 was nearly double the rate for all Asian Americans. Mental health professionals cite culture and environment as factors.

ICE Reportedly Strikes Pedestrian in NorCal as Surge Continues Across State

An ICE vehicle reportedly hit a pedestrian in Northern California just days after an ICE collision with a cyclist in Long Beach.
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The AAPI Vote in 2026: What Has Shifted Within This Diverse Electorate?

Oct 16 | Explore how Asian American and Pacific Islander voters’ priorities are shifting ahead of the 2026 midterms, including new survey findings, Gen Z engagement, voting barriers, and perspectives from battleground states.

LA County Launches Hate Reporting Text Service in 15 Languages

The “Text-to-Report Hate" service allows residents to report hate crimes, hate incidents and other bias-related harassment by texting 52211.

A ‘Lifeline’ for Day Laborers in West Sonoma County

Confronting rising costs, a tightening labor market, and stepped up immigration enforcement, workers here are turning to a local day labor center for help.