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The Skirball Cultural Center reopened its Noah’s Ark exhibit in Los Angeles after a three-month renovation, adding immer...
01/15/2026

The Skirball Cultural Center reopened its Noah’s Ark exhibit in Los Angeles after a three-month renovation, adding immersive galleries and a new living garden. The 18-year-old interactive exhibit now emphasizes what comes after the flood, with hands-on lessons in care, cooperation, and environmental stewardship for children and families.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/noahs-ark-skirball-renovation/

The Noah’s Ark exhibit at the Skirball reopens with a new garden, shifting the story toward stewardship, cooperation, and hands-on learning for kids.

Democrats are publicly renewing calls to defund Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a fatal Jan. 7 shooting by a f...
01/14/2026

Democrats are publicly renewing calls to defund Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a fatal Jan. 7 shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis, even as Congress moves to provide the agency with billions in funding. Lawmakers say attaching conditions to DHS funding — including oversight rules and limits on ICE operations — is the only way to restrain the agency under President Donald Trump ahead of a Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/ice-funding-debate/

The ICE funding debate highlights how Democrats seek oversight by attaching conditions to DHS funding despite public calls to defund the agency.

A Korean American chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Labor was placed on administrative leave as inspectors launch...
01/14/2026

A Korean American chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Labor was placed on administrative leave as inspectors launched a probe into alleged manipulation of Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s travel records. The Office of Inspector General is reviewing claims that personal trips were recorded as official travel, allegations denied by the Labor Department and the White House.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/labor-travel-probe-aides/

A Labor travel probe led to administrative leave for two senior aides as inspectors review alleged trip record issues at the Department of Labor.

New Jersey enacted a new law requiring regular oversight of police use-of-force policies after the fatal police shooting...
01/14/2026

New Jersey enacted a new law requiring regular oversight of police use-of-force policies after the fatal police shooting of Victoria Lee in Fort Lee in July 2024. The legislation, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy, mandates biennial reviews, public hearings, and online disclosure of all police use-of-force incidents statewide.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/nj-police-use-force-law/

New Jersey police use-of-force law A-4175 takes effect, requiring biennial reviews, public hearings, and transparency after Victoria Lee’s death.

A Korean American man was sentenced to 33 years in prison in San Juan County, Washington, after being convicted of multi...
01/13/2026

A Korean American man was sentenced to 33 years in prison in San Juan County, Washington, after being convicted of multiple child sexual assault crimes. Chan-soo Choi, 45, admitted guilt to four counts of child sexual assault and four counts of child sexual abuse, with jurors citing aggravating factors that pushed the sentence beyond the 20–26 year guideline.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/child-sexual-assault-33-year/

A Korean American man received a 33-year child sexual assault sentence in San Juan County after jurors cited multiple aggravating factors.

Up to $1 trillion in billionaire wealth is being repositioned out of California amid fears over a proposed one-time 5% b...
01/13/2026

Up to $1 trillion in billionaire wealth is being repositioned out of California amid fears over a proposed one-time 5% billionaire tax tied to 2026 residency rules. The ballot initiative has not yet been voted on, but its retroactive design has already prompted high-net-worth individuals and businesses to relocate assets and reconsider their ties to the state, drawing opposition even from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/california-billionaire-tax-capital-flight/

California’s billionaire tax proposal is prompting early capital flight fears as its retroactive design reshapes behavior before voters decide.

Nearly 449,000 people in California were excused from jury duty in a single fiscal year after stating they were not U.S....
01/13/2026

Nearly 449,000 people in California were excused from jury duty in a single fiscal year after stating they were not U.S. citizens, according to data cited from the California Judicial Council. The resurfaced claim has renewed scrutiny of the state’s DMV-based Motor Voter system and whether non-citizens could remain on voter registration lists, drawing responses from fact-checkers and high-profile figures.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/california-voter-rolls-jury-duty-claim/

A claim that 449,000 non-citizens were excused from jury duty has renewed scrutiny of California voter rolls and the state’s Motor Voter system.

Netflix’s hit cooking survival series “Culinary Class Wars” wrapped up its second season on Jan. 13, with White Spoon ch...
01/13/2026

Netflix’s hit cooking survival series “Culinary Class Wars” wrapped up its second season on Jan. 13, with White Spoon chef Choi Kang-rok winning the title and 300 million won in prize money as the show continued its strong global run on Netflix’s non-English TV charts. Season 2 drew praise for its elevated level of competition, immersive storytelling and veteran chefs whose humility and craft resonated with viewers at home and abroad. Read the full story on how the finale capped an unexpectedly emotional and influential season.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/culinary-class-wars-season-2-comes-to-an-end-after-an-immersive-talent-filled-ride/]

Culinary Class Wars 2 wraps up on Netflix with an immersive finale, as chef Choi Kang-rok claims the title and global popularity remains strong.

BTS announced four Los Angeles concerts at SoFi Stadium as part of its 2026 world tour, setting off a rush among fans to...
01/13/2026

BTS announced four Los Angeles concerts at SoFi Stadium as part of its 2026 world tour, setting off a rush among fans to secure limited tickets. The K-pop group will perform on Sept. 1, Sept. 2, Sept. 5, and Sept. 6, with presales tied to ARMY memberships and general sales opening later in January.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/bts-la-tour-2026/

BTS LA tour details include four SoFi Stadium dates, presale rules, and ticket limits as fans prepare for the group’s 2026 world tour.

Special prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, arguing his December ...
01/13/2026

Special prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, arguing his December 2024 declaration of emergency martial law amounted to an act of insurrection that gravely threatened the constitutional order. The court is expected to deliver its first ruling next month—read the full story for details on the charges, arguments, and what comes next.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/special-counsel-seeks-death-penalty-for-ex-president-yoon-over-martial-law-declaration/]

Yoon death penalty sought as special counsel argues his martial law declaration amounted to insurrection threatening Korea’s constitutional order.

A fatal ICE operation in Minneapolis has ignited nationwide outrage after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen ...
01/13/2026

A fatal ICE operation in Minneapolis has ignited nationwide outrage after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen mother, was shot and killed during an immigration enforcement action, with video footage raising questions about federal claims of self-defense. The shooting, followed within 24 hours by two more civilians wounded by federal agents in Oregon, comes as immigration raids expand across sanctuary cities—read the full story on the growing backlash and calls for accountability. 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/fatal-ice-shooting-of-u-s-citizen-mother-sparks-outcry/]

ICE shooting outcry grows after a U.S. citizen mother was killed during a federal immigration operation, sparking protests and demands for accountability.

Korean American Day marks its 123rd anniversary with community events and government resolutions held nationwide, from L...
01/13/2026

Korean American Day marks its 123rd anniversary with community events and government resolutions held nationwide, from LA to Maryland and Washington, DC. Local organizations and elected officials are commemorating the first official arrival of Korean immigrants in 1903, with ceremonies, flag raisings, and legislative action at city, state, and federal levels.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/korean-american-day-123/

The 123rd Korean American Day is marked nationwide with community events and legislative resolutions across local and federal levels.

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