Nicole Chang

DHS Tightens Public Charge Policy in Green Card, Visa, Admission Reviews

The rule is set to take effect Sept. 18 as immigration officers gain wider discretion.

Report Highlights Sharp Rise in Denaturalization Lawsuits

The author's warn the government could broaden the legal grounds for denaturalization to include less serious violations or even noncriminal conduct.

California’s Medi-Cal Recipients Will Get Full Scope Dental Benefits for One More Year

Lawful permanent residents on Medi-Cal can also keep existing comprehensive dental coverage until July 2027.

Lawsuit Alleges LA Housing Authority Failed to Provide Language Services

The plaintiffs, including two low-income tenants, say HACLA’s failure to provide language services violates state law and puts their housing status at risk.

AAPI Groups Warn Against Silence as Anti-Immigrant Agenda Spreads Nationwide

Immigration enforcement, as well as voting and civil rights were among the key issues highlighted during the annual AAPI Equity Alliance summit.

Dim Streets, Lasting Memories: Safety Concerns Linger in L.A.’s Koreatown

For business owner Chang Y. Lee, improving streetlight in LA's Koreatown is part of a decades long effort to ensure the area's safety and vibrancy.

Patients in Koreatown Are Delaying or Dropping Health Care

Changes in Medi-Cal eligibility along with rising health care costs are driving many in LA's Koreatown to delay or forego appointments.

‘Harder Than COVID’ — Spending Slump Hits LA Koreatown Restaurants

Restaurant owners in Los Angeles Koreatown say rising rents, inflation, and immigration enforcement are putting their businesses under immense pressure.

LA Quality of Life Index Hits Lowest Level in a Decade

Rising housing costs, traffic congestion and educational quality were major factors driving down the UCLA index.

California Gubernatorial Candidates Court API Voters

Candidates outlined policy proposals on the cost of living, health care and housing at a recent forum in Los Angeles Koreatown.

Los Angeles Proposes First Streetlight Fee Increase in 30 Years

A staff of 185 employees are responsible for maintaining a system that includes about 220,000 lights and spans two-thirds of the city’s 470 square miles.

Empathy, Not Stigma Has Helped Lower Addiction, Overdose Deaths in LA

Even as overdose rates in Los Angeles have declined thanks to investments in prevention and treatment, they remain persistent in low-income communities of color.

ICE Arrests of Asian Immigrants Quadruple Under Trump Administration

Immigration arrests of Asian immigrants have surged since the launch of President Donald Trump’s second administration, according to a new analysis.

Walking Beside Her Father-in-Law Through Dementia

For Yunjung Lee, walks with her father-in-law, who has dementia, are part of a daily routine of care that offer moments of clarity and connection.

More than 10,000 Adoptees in US Lack Citizenship. Many Live in Minnesota.

For the more than 15,000 Korean adoptees in Minnesota who lack citizenship, recent immigration raids have caused immense fear and anxiety.

Hate Crimes, Immigration Enforcement Fuel a Public Health Crisis for Pacific Islanders

A new national survey of Pacific Islanders finds rising hate combined with immigration enforcement are widening an already substantial health gap.

Once Immigrants Came to the US. Now It’s Americans Who Are Leaving.

Joshua Schoolcraft and Morgan Cable are among a growing number of Americans leaving the country. Many cite a rising sense of instability and high costs.

What Maduro’s Capture Signals to North Korea

North Korea has chosen near-total silence in its domestic media coverage in the wake of the US operation to oust Venezuela's leader.

Korean Workers Trickle Back into Georgia Following September ICE Raid

Fear and distrust linger as Korean and Hispanic groups call for accountability and structural reform.

LAUSD 신규 이민학생 급감… 이민 단속 여파에 교육·재정 이중 부담

강화된 ICE 단속 속 학생 이탈 가속화. 유학생 감소도 고등교육·경제 전반에도 파장.

LAUSD Sees Sharp Decline in Newcomer Enrollment as Immigration Crackdowns Strain Schools and Finances

Heightened ICE enforcement accelerates student losses. Falling international enrollment raises broader concerns for higher education and the economy.

California Connects Brings Together Youth and Community Leaders Across the State

Local nonprofits are finding connection and resources through a statewide initiative aimed at supporting California communities amid increasing federal cuts.

Koreatown Designated as Top Priority for LA Park Expansion

Nicole Chang | News Koreatown According to a draft Park Needs Assessment (PNA), Koreatown was classified as a “First Priority” area for new park development in LA.

For Korean Americans, Belief in the American Dream Increasingly Tenuous

A recent survey of church going Korean Americans across the country finds that confidence in the promise of America may be slipping.

LA공원, 예술로 살아 숨 쉬는 시민 공간이 되다

지난 10월 17일, 로스앤젤레스 서울국제공원. 한인축제 둘째 날을 맞은 공원은 일상의 산책로가 아닌 공연장으로 변모했다. 

LA Parks Come Alive as Civic Spaces Through Art and Culture

Nicole Chang | News Koreatown LA's popular Korean Festival transformed Seoul International Park from an everyday walking path into a vibrant performance venue.

Community Advocates Say ICE Violated Workers’ Human Rights in GA Raid

Immigrant rights, labor, and community groups are condemning the operation as a "ruthless crackdown that resembled a military operation."

ICE Arrests of Asians Triple, Fueling Anxiety and Dampening Economic Activity

A new report finds that in the first week of June 2025 alone, arrests of Asians were nearly nine times higher than during the same period a year earlier.

Crowdfunding Campaign Covers Bond for Korean Violinist Detained by ICE

An outpouring of public support for a Utah violinist detained by ICE in August has helped bring him closer to release, says his family.

Elderly Korean Couple to Leave US After 26 Years, Citing Anti-Immigrant Crackdown

The couple's daughter pointed to the "dehumanizing state violence targeting immigrant communities here in LA" as a reason for her parents' decision.

In the Heart of California’s Wine Country, Little Help for Farmworkers Facing Domestic Violence

Anita Noriega's daughter was killed by her partner in 2022. Her story highlights the lack of resources for farmworkers struggling with domestic violence.

Climate Change – The Issue That Dropped Off the Political Radar

July 17 | Climate scientists and frontline communities examine intensifying extreme weather, climate misinformation, weakened commitments, El Niño risks, resilience strategies, and practical solutions for drought, floods, sea-level rise, and future adaptation efforts.

USCIS Extends TPS Work Permit Deadlines Again for Seven Countries

While all immigrants affected will eventually lose TPS-based employment authorization, deadlines to lay off TPS workers have shifted.

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