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The Trump administration said it has begun canceling visas and pursuing deportation against foreigners who mocked or cel...
09/17/2025

The Trump administration said it has begun canceling visas and pursuing deportation against foreigners who mocked or celebrated the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed visa cancellations had already started, while President Donald Trump warned that media coverage critical of Kirk could be treated as hate speech.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/trump-charlie-kirk-visa-cancellations/

The Trump administration begins Charlie Kirk visa cancellations, moving to deport foreigners accused of mocking the activist’s death.

ICE has stepped up immigration raids in Los Angeles and other sanctuary cities after a Supreme Court ruling expanded its...
09/17/2025

ICE has stepped up immigration raids in Los Angeles and other sanctuary cities after a Supreme Court ruling expanded its enforcement powers. Agents have targeted public places from parking lots to car washes, with arrests reported in Van Nuys, Downtown LA, Long Beach, Santa Ana, and Koreatown, heightening fear in immigrant communities.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/ice-immigration-raids-supreme-court/

ICE immigration raids surge after Supreme Court ruling, expanding in Boston and Los Angeles and fueling fear in immigrant communities.

South Korea’s military says it is verifying intelligence that Russia may have supplied North Korea with nuclear reactor ...
09/17/2025

South Korea’s military says it is verifying intelligence that Russia may have supplied North Korea with nuclear reactor modules for submarines, a move that could undermine the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and heighten global security risks. The reported transfer of propulsion components, including a functioning reactor, was allegedly taken from decommissioned Russian submarines. Read the full story here: 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/russia-may-have-supplied-north-korea-nuclear-reactor-for-submarine/]

Russia may have supplied North Korea with a nuclear reactor for submarines, Seoul says, raising global security concerns.

A New Jersey doctor resigned from Englewood Health after allegedly making remarks that mocked the death of conservative ...
09/17/2025

A New Jersey doctor resigned from Englewood Health after allegedly making remarks that mocked the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while nurse Lexi Kuenzle, who reported the incident, has been reinstated and filed a lawsuit. The hospital confirmed it accepted the physician’s resignation and stated the nurse will continue her scheduled shifts without losing pay.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/new-jersey-doctor-resigns-charlie-kirk/

Dr. Matthew Jung resigned from Englewood Health after remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death; nurse Lexi Kuenzle was reinstated and filed suit.

Researchers confirmed 34 Korean independence activists buried at Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles, including Si-han Ho, ...
09/16/2025

Researchers confirmed 34 Korean independence activists buried at Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles, including Si-han Ho, who was posthumously awarded the Patriotic Medal in 2021. His family, unaware of the recognition until now, discovered rare documents through the project that shed light on his role in the independence movement.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/la-rosedale-korean-independence-activists/

LA’s Rosedale Cemetery confirmed 34 Korean independence activists, including Si-han Ho; rare family documents reveal hidden history.

Super Junior’s Choi Si-won is under fire after posting a tribute to Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was ...
09/16/2025

Super Junior’s Choi Si-won is under fire after posting a tribute to Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot while lecturing at Utah Valley University. The post drew swift backlash from fans, some demanding his departure from the group, prompting Choi to clarify that his message was an expression of grief, not politics. Read the full story here:
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/super-junior-member-faces-fan-controversy-over-charlie-kirk-tribute/]

Super Junior controversy grows after Choi Si-won posted a tribute to Charlie Kirk, sparking fan backlash and demands for his departure.

Major Korean companies are tightening U.S. business travel after federal agents detained 475 workers, including 317 Kore...
09/16/2025

Major Korean companies are tightening U.S. business travel after federal agents detained 475 workers, including 317 Koreans, at Hyundai and LG’s joint battery plant in Georgia. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have imposed strict limits on ESTA trips, while Hyundai and LG Group have suspended or scaled back travel, raising concerns over delays to multibillion-dollar projects. Read the full story here:
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/samsung-sk-hynix-cut-esta-trips-to-u-s-after-mass-detentions-in-georgia/]

Samsung SK hynix ESTA travel rules tighten after ICE detains hundreds of Korean workers at Georgia battery plant, disrupting U.S. projects.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez demanded answers from DHS after an immigration raid on Korean workers at the $7.6 billion Hyundai–LG EV...
09/16/2025

Rep. Jimmy Gomez demanded answers from DHS after an immigration raid on Korean workers at the $7.6 billion Hyundai–LG EV plant in Georgia, warning it may spark congressional hearings. He pressed DHS to disclose the raid’s legal basis, possible visa consequences, and whether U.S.–Korea trade talks influenced the detainees’ release.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/rep-jimmy-gomez-protests-dhs-immigration-raid-targeting-korean-workers-in-georgia/

Rep. Jimmy Gomez protested DHS over an immigration raid on Korean workers in Georgia, demanding transparency and warning of hearings.

Los Angeles will not complete its speed camera rollout until at least 2026, despite a state law allowing the program and...
09/16/2025

Los Angeles will not complete its speed camera rollout until at least 2026, despite a state law allowing the program and 304 speeding deaths recorded last year. Technical problems and site selection delays have slowed the AB 645 pilot, which authorized cameras in six California cities including Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Francisco.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/los-angeles-speed-camera-delay-2026-rollout/

Los Angeles speed camera delay to 2026 after 304 speeding deaths; AB 645 rollout stalls over technical and site hurdles.

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has shattered streaming records, becoming the platform’s most watched title ever and sparki...
09/15/2025

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has shattered streaming records, becoming the platform’s most watched title ever and sparking growing calls for a sequel. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, along with cast members, have voiced strong interest in continuing the story of Rumi, Zoey, and HUNTR/X. Read the full story here:
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/will-kpop-demon-hunters-get-a-sequel-everyone-hopes-so-including-the-cast-and-directors/]

KPop Demon Hunters may return for a sequel as directors, cast, and fans express strong hopes for another chapter of the hit film.

A homeless encampment has taken over a fenced private lot on Manhattan Place between Seventh and Eighth streets in Korea...
09/15/2025

A homeless encampment has taken over a fenced private lot on Manhattan Place between Seventh and Eighth streets in Koreatown, where residents report fights, drug activity, and even fires spreading to nearby cars. LA officials say they are limited in action because the property is privately owned, leaving neighbors fearful for their safety.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/koreatown-homeless-encampment-safety-fears/

Koreatown homeless encampment on private land raises fire and crime fears as residents complain LA officials can’t intervene.

Federal prosecutors indicted Se Youn "Steve" Kim, 41, of Buena Park, and Hee Youn "Ted" Kim, 41, of Pomona for reserving...
09/15/2025

Federal prosecutors indicted Se Youn "Steve" Kim, 41, of Buena Park, and Hee Youn "Ted" Kim, 41, of Pomona for reserving thousands of golf tee times nationwide and reselling them, allegedly making more than $700,000. The brothers are accused of hiding over $1.1 million in income, with charges of tax evasion and false filings that could bring up to five years in prison.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/korean-american-tee-time-broker-indictment/

Federal prosecutors indicted Korean American twins in a $700K tee time broker scheme, accusing them of tax evasion and hidden income.

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