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Kins Hotel Brings Fresh Face to LA’s Koreatown Lodging Scene
October 23, 2025 — By Chase Karng A new hotel in LA’s Koreatown is betting that sparkling-clean facilities and attentive service can set it apart
K-Beauty Brand Saturday Skin Expands to Ulta with New Yuzu Vitamin C Butterfly Mask
October 23, 2025 By Chase Karng New ‘Yuzu Vitamin C Butterfly Mask’ debuts in November with innovative “B-zone” targeting for nose, under-eyes, and cheekbonesAfter success
Radio Seoul Marks 33rd Anniversary with Jo Hang-jo’s Inspiring Concert at Fantasy Springs
Radio Seoul marked its 33rd anniversary with a spectacular concert by renowned Korean singer Jo Hang-jo on September 13 at Fantasy Springs, wrapping up in
LAPD and Prosecutor Unite to Announce Major Gang Bust Amid Criticism Over Police Cuts and ‘Soft on Crime’ Policies
An unusual scene unfolded in Los Angeles law enforcement this week. The LAPD, which has faced criticism for police force reductions and being “soft on
[Urban Noise Series 1] “Every Night I Sleep With Earplugs”
Downtown LA Motorcycle Noise Pollution Leaves Residents Exhausted #LANoisePollution #BikerNightmare #LawsWithoutEnforcement #ResidentAnger #MetroReport Downtown LA, 1 AM. A pack of roaring motorcycles tears through the
LA Councilman Indicted in Embezzlement Scandal again..
$800,000 Funneled to Wife’s Firm—A Glimpse into LA’s Feudal Political Structure #LAcorruption #CurrenPrice #LAcitycouncil #embezzlement #publicfundsabuse #delrichardson #LAscandal #abuseofpower #LApolitics #systemiccorruption Los Angeles City Councilman
[Special Report] Three Years of Crime Decline, “Safe City” Illusion…Big-City Politicians’ Sleight of Hand
Post-pandemic crime surge followed by 2024 decline still leaves rates above pre-pandemic levels—public safety recovery is only half the truth Washington D.C., along with other
[Metro report] ‘911 Sirens’ Disrupt Morning Commute… The Daily Reality of Koreatown
While the Mayor Claims “Safer Streets,” and the President Calls for “Federal Intervention,” the Trash and Tents Tell a Different Story At 8:30 AM on
LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Announces Comprehensive Crackdown on Illegal Street Takeovers
Joint Law Enforcement Initiative Introduces Severe Penalties, Vehicle Seizures, and Social Media Restrictions Tags: #LosAngeles #StreetTakeovers #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #NathanHochman LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County
LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Visits Radio Seoul
“1,600 Felony Charges Filed Through Proposition 36” – Expresses Strong Commitment to Eliminating Koreatown Retail Theft Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman visited Radio
[Opinion]”This Is L.A.” — When the Badge Becomes a Bystander
By Brian Jun It was a bright Friday afternoon in Los Angeles. The sun bathed Wilshire Boulevard in gold, and I was heading toward Western
[Column] “A City for Criminals – But Where Do the Law-Abiding Citizens Go?”
Whose Justice Is It, Really? – Los Angeles and the Rights of the Few Who Break the Law #CityOfCrime #TruthAboutLA #CollapseOfQualityOfLife #CityInDecline #CitizenSafetyFirst #LawAbidingMatters I’ve
Trump Orders Major Policy Shift on Homelessness: Eviction and Involuntary Commitment Welcomed by Citizens
“Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” — White House Declares End to ‘Housing First’ in Favor of Forced Relocation and Treatment Washington D.C., July
[Analysis] Is the Democratic Party’s “Tax-and-Spend” Model Reaching Its Expiration Date?
The era of buying votes through welfare and funding it with taxes may be ending #DemocraticPartyCrisis #WelfarePolitics #TaxExodus #CaliforniaCollapse #MiddleClassFlight #UrbanDecay #BlueStateDecline #TheEndOfTaxAndSpend #PublicSafetyCrisis #AmericaAtACrossroads
Exclusive: LA Mayor Bass on Immigration Response, Small Business Olympic Opportunities
July 22, 2025 | By Chase Karng Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sat down with Radio Seoul on Tuesday to discuss the city’s response to
24-Hour Broadcast Solely Featuring KCON LA 2025 Performers’ Songs, and Instagram Prize Event
LOS ANGELES, CA — 106.3 R.A.I.N. FM, the world’s first 24/7 AI DJ-powered K-POP FM station, proudly announces its partnership with CJ ENM America for
“A City That Abandoned Its Sick: Morning on the Streets of L.A.”
No beds, no budget, no will — mentally ill and drug-addicted return to the streets as LA government looks away [Metro News Special Report] At
The Silent Reshaping of Los Angeles: Is Middle-Class America Being Pushed Out?
Byline: B. Jun Over the past decade, a quiet but undeniable transformation has been taking place in Los Angeles. At first glance, the city’s new
LAPD Officers Handle Downtown Cleanup as City Administration Remains Silent
Police forced to take on municipal duties while CD10 council office stays absent July 15, 2025 | LA Metro News Three days after LA Metro
“Bilingual, but Burned Out”: Children of Korean Immigrants Turn to Korean Firms Amid U.S. Job Crisis
July 14, 2025 | By Chase Karng After months of unanswered applications, Shua Kang finally found work — not at a Silicon Valley startup, but
America’s First AI DJ Goes Live on FM Radio with 24/7 K-POP — Meet R.A.I.N. FM 106.3
Los Angeles, CA – July 1, 2025 In a groundbreaking moment for both broadcasting and global pop culture, R.A.I.N. FM 106.3 has officially launched as
“Big Beautiful Bill in D.C.—But Here in L.A.? A Big Dirty Sidewalk”
As Congress celebrates tax cuts, Los Angeles walks past urine-soaked streets and Olympic dreams wrapped in graffiti #LARealityCheck #WilshireAndWreckage #OlympicIrony #UrbanDecayUSA #BigBeautifulBillSmallUglyStreets #WhereDreamsSmellLikeUrine By D.
“Should I Return to Korea?” Why Korean-American Elders Are Reclaiming Their Citizenship
June 24, 2025 | By Chase Karng A growing number of Korean-American elders are exploring the idea of reclaiming their Korean nationality, not only out
[Op-Ed]Why the Korean Community Isn’t in the Streets – The Anger Beneath Our Silence
By Sang Nam As Los Angeles is rocked by ongoing anti-immigration protests, one question keeps surfacing:Why isn’t the Asian community out protesting?The answer is layered,
Opinion | The Price of Silence in LA
By [B. Jun] “The price of apathy toward politics is to be ruled by the lowest of men.”— Plato When Plato wrote those words more
They Graduated, But Couldn’t Celebrate: The Hidden Cost of an American Degree
June 6, 2025 | By Chase Karng Graduation is often a time of joy, but for many children of undocumented immigrants and international students, this
Slice Soda Announces Brand Revival with AI Radio Popup in LA
AI-Powered Radio Popup Station “106.3 Fizz-FM” Launches Slice soda brand has officially announced its revival with the launch of an AI-powered radio popup station “106.3
Interview: Harvard Faces Growing Uncertainty Among International Students Amid Federal Crackdown
By Chase KarngMay 28, 2025 Los Angeles, California — As Harvard University prepares for its commencement ceremony on Thursday, a climate of anxiety grips the
California’s Crisis of Common Sense
Why a growing number of residents are losing trust in their lawmakers By B. Jun | Radio Seoul AM1650 There was a time when California
[On the Ground Report] Wilshire-Western Metro Plaza Begins a New Chapter — Responsible Law Enforcement Returns
From years of filth and crime to a clean, safe space for the public #ChangingLA #WilshireWesternPlaza #BrianOConnor #ResponsiblePolice #CleanLA #PublicFirstLeadership #LAPD #MetroPlazaTransformation The Wilshire-Western Metro
Why the Subway Doesn’t Work in L.A.: The Inconvenient Truth Shaped by Urban Structure and Civic Culture
Los Angeles, like Seoul or Tokyo, wants a modern subway system with punctual service. Highways are choked with traffic, parking is a luxury, and with
Hundreds demand Congress halt Medicaid cuts threatening LA’s most vulnerable
Healthcare workers, Korean Americans mobilize against federal reductions that could shutter clinics and eliminate care for millions By Chase KarngMay 14, 2025 “We can’t survive
Olympic Police Captain Pledges “Koreatown Safety is Top Priority” with Proactive Crime Prevention
Captain Brian O’Connor and Korean-American Officer Alex Cho join forces… Community meeting scheduled tonight at Seoul International Park #KoreatownSafety #OlympicPoliceDepartment #BrianOConnor #NeighborhoodWatch #WilshireWestern #LAPD #KoreanCommunity
California Democrats Accused of Bypassing Voters in Massive Tax Increase Push #CaliforTaxes #Democracy
California’s ruling Democratic Party is facing mounting criticism for allegedly circumventing residents’ wishes through various methods to implement sweeping tax increases. Critics claim the party
“Why bother electing a mayor? The City Council runs the whole show anyway.”
In a brazen display of unchecked power, the Los Angeles City Council has once again undermined Mayor Karen Bass’s authority by drastically cutting police staffing
LA Metro appoints ex-SF police chief to lead new in-house transit police force ahead of major events
Bill Scott will lead 700-member security organization as agency shifts from enforcement to community-focused approach By Chase KarngMay 7, 2025 LA Metro is breaking away
LA Kings fans surprise Koreatown seniors with $15,200 donation
Hockey team’s harmonica-playing supporters rally behind community center ahead of Mother’s Day celebration By Chase KarngMay 6, 2025 LA Kings fans delivered an unexpected Mother’s
“LA Mayor Bass Takes Voluntary Pay Cut Amid Economic Crisis While City Council Members Remain Silent”
“Mayor Takes Salary Cut Amid Record $1 Billion Deficit; Council Members Keep $224,000 Salaries, Sparking Controversy” Amid Los Angeles facing an unprecedented budget deficit of
“LA Is for Everyone”: AAPI Heritage Month Celebrated at LA City Hall
By Chase Kang | May 2, 2025 Los Angeles City Hall marked the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on May 2 with a
LA Bus Stops Overtaken by Drug Addicts
Citizens Pay Taxes But Only Suffer as Public Facilities Become Drug Havens Los Angeles bus stops have degenerated into sanctuaries for drug addicts and the
Why Gen Z Is Telling Therapists: ‘No Thanks, I Have ChatGPT
Young Adults increasingly choose AI over human support for mental health, citing objectivity and accessibility over family advice By Chase KarngApril 28, 2025 A quiet
Kern County Leads California in ‘Proposition 36’ Crime Enforcement, While LA Lags Behind
County Records Highest Case Filing Rate with 77% Public Support, as LA Shows Little Change Post-Implementation Kern County has emerged as the leader in California
“No Network, No Job”: Brutal Job Market Awaits New College Grads
By Chase Karng | April 25, 2025 The job hunt for this year’s college graduates feels impossible. With economic uncertainty, hiring freezes, and the growing
“Golden Handcuffs in the Golden State: California’s Public Sector Vacation Payout Scandal”
By Radio Seoul News Editorial DeskApril 20, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA Who needs the lottery when you’ve got California government benefits? That’s the bitter
BLOOD-STAINED WILSHIRE PLAZA: POLICE RESPOND ONLY TO VIOLENT INCIDENTS, NOT DRUG REPORTS
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 18, 2025 When this reporter returned to Wilshire Plaza in Koreatown this morning after earlier reporting, the area was filled
“Koreatown Transformed into Drug Haven, LA City Government Turns Deaf Ears to Citizens’ Cries”
“Wilshire-Western Intersection Becomes ‘Street of Zombies’… Taxpaying Citizens Stripped of Their Right to Safety” The heart of Los Angeles’ Koreatown, at the intersection of Wilshire
Homeless Camp Rebuilt Right Next to Where One Was Just Removed in Koreatown… An Endless Cycle
When will this vicious cycle end? Los Angeles, April 14, 2025 – The homeless problem continues to plague the Koreatown community and business owners. City
“OUTRAGEOUS: LA City Council Unanimously Votes to Raid Citizens’ Wallets with 130% Garbage Fee Hike”
“Salaries Stay the Same, Garbage Fees Double” – Brave or Just Plain Ignorant? In a shocking display of tone-deaf governance, the Los Angeles City Council
Child Health Crisis: Representative Dave Min Strongly Opposes Medicaid Budget Cuts
Over 136,000 Orange County Residents at Risk as Medical Experts Warn: This Is About Children’s Lives, Not Just Budget Cuts Following the passage of President
Wildland Weed Warriors
Brian Lee 10th Grade/ West Ranch High School The Wildland Weed Warriors is a group of individuals who work for the good of California’s natural
