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Hanil Song, 32, was arrested after opening fire with far-left group members outside the ICE Prairieland Detention Center...
08/21/2025

Hanil Song, 32, was arrested after opening fire with far-left group members outside the ICE Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, where a police officer was shot in the neck. Prosecutors say Song also trained members of extremist groups in close-quarters combat and large-scale shooting drills at a taekwondo studio in Arlington.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/texas-ice-shooting-far-left-groups/

Texas ICE detention center shooting suspect Hanil Song trained far-left groups in armed drills, media report, citing prosecutors.

A new book, Rethinking World and the United States, edited by Chung-in Moon of Yonsei University, brings together leadin...
08/21/2025

A new book, Rethinking World and the United States, edited by Chung-in Moon of Yonsei University, brings together leading scholars to examine U.S. foreign policy, China’s rise, and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions amid global turmoil. Published with support from the Pacific Century Institute, the volume highlights urgent questions facing the international order. Read the full story here: 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/rethinking-world-and-the-united-states-offers-insight-amid-global-turmoil/]

Rethinking World and the United States examines U.S. foreign policy, China, and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions amid global turmoil.

The U.S. State Department canceled more than 6,000 student visas in 2025, citing overstays and legal violations such as ...
08/20/2025

The U.S. State Department canceled more than 6,000 student visas in 2025, citing overstays and legal violations such as assault, DUI, robbery, and terrorism support. Officials said about 800 cancellations were tied to assault cases and up to 300 for terrorism support, while critics warn the crackdown is chilling free speech on campuses.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/student-visa-cancellations-6000-trump-crackdown/

Student visa cancellations hit 6,000 in 2025 as the Trump administration cites crimes, DUIs, and terrorism support, State Dept reports.

A 73-year-old Korean American board member, Sung Yang, was shot and killed by her partner, Joseph Lim, in Los Angeles on...
08/20/2025

A 73-year-old Korean American board member, Sung Yang, was shot and killed by her partner, Joseph Lim, in Los Angeles on August 16, 2025, after a bystander who tried to intervene was also wounded. The shooting took place near Pico Boulevard and St. Andrews Place, and police confirmed the bystander’s injuries are not life-threatening.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/la-korean-american-yang-shot-bystander-hurt/

A 73-year-old Korean American board member, Sung Yang, was fatally shot in LA by partner Joseph Lim; a bystander was also wounded.

A Korean American parent was detained by ICE outside Camarena Elementary School in Chula Vista on August 6, 2025, in fro...
08/20/2025

A Korean American parent was detained by ICE outside Camarena Elementary School in Chula Vista on August 6, 2025, in front of her children, sparking criticism from local officials. Kyungjin Yu, who overstayed her visa after arriving in 2015, is being held at the Otay Mesa Immigration Detention Center following a 2022 deportation order.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/ice-arrest-chula-vista-school/

ICE arrest at Chula Vista school sparks criticism after a Korean American parent was detained in front of children during drop-off.

The Trump administration’s push to convert U.S. chip subsidies into equity stakes has rattled Samsung Electronics, raisi...
08/20/2025

The Trump administration’s push to convert U.S. chip subsidies into equity stakes has rattled Samsung Electronics, raising fears of governance risks and unequal treatment of foreign firms. The proposal comes as Samsung invests $37 billion in its Texas chip complex, with billions in promised subsidies at stake. Read the full story here: 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/trumps-possible-equity-for-subsidy-demand-shakes-samsung-incites-governance-concerns/]

Trump Samsung equity demand sparks alarm as U.S. weighs subsidies-for-shares, raising risks for Samsung and global chipmakers.

Netflix will premiere its new fantasy romantic comedy “Genie, Make a Wish” on Oct. 3, starring Kim Woo-bin as a genie aw...
08/20/2025

Netflix will premiere its new fantasy romantic comedy “Genie, Make a Wish” on Oct. 3, starring Kim Woo-bin as a genie awakened after 1,000 years and Bae Suzy as Ka-young, a woman detached from her emotions. Written by acclaimed screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, the series also features Ahn Eun-jin, Noh Sang-hyun, Ko Kyu-pil, and Lee Zoo-young. Read the full story here: 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/netflixs-genie-make-a-wish-with-bae-suzy-and-kim-woo-bin-to-drop-on-oct-3/]

Netflix Genie Make a Wish, starring Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy, premieres Oct. 3 with a fantasy romance story by Kim Eun-sook.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that North Korea may be expanding uranium enrichment at its Yongbyon c...
08/20/2025

The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that North Korea may be expanding uranium enrichment at its Yongbyon complex after satellite imagery showed a new facility completed in May. The report comes as preparations for possible nuclear testing continue at Punggye-ri, raising renewed concerns over Pyongyang’s weapons program. Read the full story here: 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/north-korea-may-be-expanding-uranium-enrichment-international-atomic-watchdog-warns/]

North Korea uranium enrichment expansion detected at Yongbyon, IAEA warns, citing new facility construction and nuclear test readiness.

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, denounced South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as a “powerless d...
08/20/2025

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, denounced South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as a “powerless dreamer” and declared Seoul unworthy of diplomatic engagement. She also condemned the ongoing Ulchi Freedom Shield drills with Washington as a “rehearsal for invasion.” Read the full story here:
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/kim-yo-jong-dismisses-lee-jae-myung-as-powerless-dreamer-rejects-south-as-diplomatic-partner/]

Kim Yo-jong South Korea remarks reject President Lee Jae Myung as “powerless dreamer,” signaling Pyongyang’s dismissal of Seoul in diplomacy.

Bill Robinson, chair of the Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council, was re-elected and urged Los Angeles to crea...
08/20/2025

Bill Robinson, chair of the Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council, was re-elected and urged Los Angeles to create a dedicated City Council seat for Koreatown’s 130,000 residents. He warned that without stronger representation, the neighborhood risks losing millions in park fees and facing continued gaps in safety and public services.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/koreatown-council-representation-la-seat/

WCKNC chair Bill Robinson says Koreatown needs a dedicated LA City Council seat to secure funding, safety, and green space.

President Trump vowed to sign an executive order banning mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections, reigniting th...
08/19/2025

President Trump vowed to sign an executive order banning mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections, reigniting the 2020 election fraud conspiracy theory. He criticized both mail-in ballots and voting machines, claiming paper ballots with watermarks are cheaper and more accurate.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/trump-mail-in-voting-ban-2026/

President Trump says he’ll sign an executive order before the 2026 midterms, citing conspiracy theory and machine costs.

Cortis, BigHit Music’s first rookie group in six years, will release an English version of its debut track “What You Wan...
08/19/2025

Cortis, BigHit Music’s first rookie group in six years, will release an English version of its debut track “What You Want” on August 22, featuring U.S. singer-songwriter Teezo Touchdown. The collaboration began at a Los Angeles song camp last year, where Teezo joined the group after seeing their creative process. Read the full story here:
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/bighit-music-rookies-cortis-to-release-english-version-of-debut-song-what-you-want/]

Cortis English debut song ‘What You Want,’ featuring Teezo Touchdown, will be released on August 22, BigHit Music announced.

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