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G-Dragon returned to Seoul with a four-hour encore closing his “Übermensch” world tour, blending philosophy, media art a...
12/16/2025

G-Dragon returned to Seoul with a four-hour encore closing his “Übermensch” world tour, blending philosophy, media art and music as he marked his first full-length album release in 11 years and capped an eight-month, 17-city run. The BigBang leader also teased the group’s upcoming 20th anniversary chapter, underscoring the scale of his long-awaited comeback—read the full story for details.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/artist-idol-philosopher-in-nietzsche-inspired-homecoming-g-dragon-teases-his-next-big-bang/]

G-Dragon Übermensch tour blends philosophy, music and spectacle as the BigBang leader teases his next major chapter.

K-pop is facing renewed online backlash after Korean American music critic Jane Lee released a viral critique accusing t...
12/16/2025

K-pop is facing renewed online backlash after Korean American music critic Jane Lee released a viral critique accusing the industry of borrowing from Black culture without proper credit. The debate has spread across platforms including X, Reddit, and Lipstick Alley, with Black fans and K-pop supporters clashing over cultural appropriation and accountability.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/kpop-cultural-appropriation-critique/

The K-pop cultural appropriation debate resurfaces after a viral video accuses the industry of borrowing Black music and style without credit.

Korean American actress Charlet Chung has filed a defamation lawsuit against WestJet, saying the airline wrongly portray...
12/16/2025

Korean American actress Charlet Chung has filed a defamation lawsuit against WestJet, saying the airline wrongly portrayed her as a disruptive passenger after an in-flight dispute on a Los Angeles–Winnipeg flight that later went viral. Chung alleges she was humiliated and mistreated during the flight and that WestJet’s statement finding “no evidence” of misconduct damaged her reputation, prompting her to take the case to federal court—read the full story. 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/actress-sues-westjet-as-the-airline-turns-her-into-the-villain/]

Charlet Chung lawsuit claims WestJet defamed her after a flight dispute and says the airline’s probe found “no evidence.”

Ri Sol-ju, the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was photographed carrying what appears to be a Gucci handbag dur...
12/16/2025

Ri Sol-ju, the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was photographed carrying what appears to be a Gucci handbag during a factory opening in Pyongyang, drawing attention amid U.N. bans on luxury goods exports to the North. The bag resembles one she carried earlier this year and, if authentic, retails for about $2,000, according to Gucci. Read the full story on the latest appearance and its broader implications.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/north-korean-leaders-wife-spotted-with-what-appears-to-be-a-gucci-handbag-during-factory-visit/]

Ri Sol-ju Gucci bag draws attention as Kim Jong-un’s wife appears with a luxury handbag during a factory visit in Pyongyang.

More than 2,300 people have signed up to join a planned U.S. federal class action lawsuit against Coupang Inc. over a la...
12/16/2025

More than 2,300 people have signed up to join a planned U.S. federal class action lawsuit against Coupang Inc. over a large-scale personal data leak. The case, announced by SJKP in New York, includes U.S. citizens and permanent residents and is expected to grow as the firm prepares to file in federal court by year’s end.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/coupang-data-breach-lawsuit/

The Coupang data breach lawsuit grows as 2,346 applicants sign up for a planned U.S. federal class action against Coupang Inc.

A judge found John Lee, an LA City Council member, repeatedly violated city ethics gift laws and recommended a $43,730 f...
12/16/2025

A judge found John Lee, an LA City Council member, repeatedly violated city ethics gift laws and recommended a $43,730 fine. The ruling says Lee accepted improper gifts in 2016 and 2017 and failed to disclose them, though the judge rejected separate abuse-of-power allegations.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/john-lee-ethics-violations/

John Lee ethics violations: a judge says the LA councilmember accepted improper gifts and failed to disclose them, urging a $43,730 fine.

A jury ordered the City of La Palma to pay $8.4 million to a former white police officer after finding the city failed t...
12/15/2025

A jury ordered the City of La Palma to pay $8.4 million to a former white police officer after finding the city failed to prevent discrimination within its police department. Ross Beyer said he faced reverse discrimination under a Korean American supervisor, and jurors rejected the city’s argument that his emotional distress stemmed from unrelated personal loss.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/la-palma-police-discrimination-verdict/

La Palma police discrimination case: a jury awards $8.4M after finding the city failed to prevent racial and national origin bias.

For the first time in nearly a decade, South Korea is weighing a government-hosted K-pop concert in mainland China, a mo...
12/15/2025

For the first time in nearly a decade, South Korea is weighing a government-hosted K-pop concert in mainland China, a move that could signal Beijing is easing its long-standing, unofficial ban on Korean cultural content. The presidential office has asked HYBE, SM, JYP and YG to explore plans for a January concert, though officials stress the proposal is not yet finalized. Read the full story on what this could mean for K-pop and Korea–China cultural ties.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/govt-may-hold-first-large-scale-k-pop-concert-in-mainland-china-in-almost-10-years/]

K-pop concert China plans emerge as Seoul explores a government-hosted show in mainland China, signaling a possible easing of Beijing’s cultural curbs.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has publicly acknowledged military casualties for the first time, citing the deaths of n...
12/15/2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has publicly acknowledged military casualties for the first time, citing the deaths of nine soldiers from an engineering regiment deployed to Russia’s Kursk region, according to state media. Analysts say the rare disclosure came as the unit returned to Pyongyang after mine-clearing missions, signaling how Pyongyang is framing its overseas troop deployments. Read the full analysis on what the remarks may indicate.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/norths-kim-makes-rare-acknowledgement-of-countrys-military-casualties-in-kursk-region/]

Kim acknowledges casualties as North Korea confirms troop losses during an engineering regiment’s deployment to Russia’s Kursk region.

More than 10,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested in the LA area since June as federal immigration enforcement...
12/13/2025

More than 10,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested in the LA area since June as federal immigration enforcement intensified, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS said the arrests included suspects linked to murder, kidnapping, sexual crimes, and armed robbery, and confirmed that federal agents were attacked by protesters during operations announced on December 11.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/la-immigration-crackdown-dhs/

LA immigration crackdown as DHS reports 10,000 arrests since June and over 2.5 million departures nationwide.

Foreign visitors will face up to $100 per person in new entrance fees at major national parks such as Yosemite and Grand...
12/13/2025

Foreign visitors will face up to $100 per person in new entrance fees at major national parks such as Yosemite and Grand Canyon starting next year. The U.S. Department of the Interior says the surcharge applies to non-citizens without annual passes, but unclear definitions of “non-resident” are already causing confusion for tourists and tour operators.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/national-park-surcharge-confusion/

A new national park surcharge for foreign visitors is raising costs and confusion as officials release limited guidance.

For young Koreans, the once-coveted American dream is losing its shine. Rising living costs, safety concerns, tougher U....
12/12/2025

For young Koreans, the once-coveted American dream is losing its shine. Rising living costs, safety concerns, tougher U.S. visa rules and recent detention cases have made work and life in the United States far less appealing, even as Korean companies expand their investments there. Read the full analysis on how shifting realities are reshaping career choices and corporate strategies.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/for-young-koreans-american-dream-is-fading-as-realities-set-in/]

American dream fading as young Koreans rethink U.S. work and life due to high costs, safety concerns and tougher visa rules.

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