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All three remaining members of NewJeans — Minji, Danielle, and Hanni — have decided to return to ADOR, ending a year-lon...
11/13/2025

All three remaining members of NewJeans — Minji, Danielle, and Hanni — have decided to return to ADOR, ending a year-long legal standoff between the K-pop group and their agency. The decision follows a court ruling ordering the members to remain under their original contracts until expiration.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/three-remaining-newjeans-members-to-return-to-ador-ending-year-long-k-pop-clash/]

NewJeans members return to ADOR, ending a year-long legal and contract dispute with their K-pop agency.

Elon Musk is betting $16.5 billion on Samsung, splitting Tesla’s next-generation AI5 and AI6 chip production between Sam...
11/13/2025

Elon Musk is betting $16.5 billion on Samsung, splitting Tesla’s next-generation AI5 and AI6 chip production between Samsung Electronics and TSMC to boost capacity and control costs. The move marks a shift in Tesla’s chip strategy as Musk pursues his long-term vision of a mega foundry capable of producing up to one million wafers per month.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/samsung-lags-behind-tsmc-in-chips-so-why-is-musk-making-a-16-5b-bet-on-it/]

Samsung Tesla chip deal explained: Musk splits AI5 and AI6 orders with TSMC and plans a mega fab. Contract now totals $16.5B.

California lawmakers funneled more than $400 million in local “pork-barrel” spending despite a $12 billion state budget ...
11/12/2025

California lawmakers funneled more than $400 million in local “pork-barrel” spending despite a $12 billion state budget deficit, raising questions over waste and accountability. Projects include a $5 million LGBTQ+ venue in San Francisco, a $2.5 million grant for a private school, and millions more redirected from a climate bond meant for environmental recovery.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/california-budget-deficit-pork-projects/

Amid a $12 billion budget deficit, California lawmakers funneled millions into local pork-barrel projects, fueling criticism over wasteful spending

Premiums under Covered California could triple next year after Congress failed to extend key ACA tax credits, putting th...
11/12/2025

Premiums under Covered California could triple next year after Congress failed to extend key ACA tax credits, putting thousands of Korean American families at risk of losing affordable coverage. State data show that middle-income households could see monthly costs jump from about $500 to $1,500 without federal aid.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/covered-california-premium-increase-2025/

A Covered California premium increase looms as Congress stalls on ACA tax credits, with some plans expected to triple in cost next year.

A USC study found that giving 103 homeless residents in LA County, San Francisco, and Oakland a monthly $750 stipend did...
11/12/2025

A USC study found that giving 103 homeless residents in LA County, San Francisco, and Oakland a monthly $750 stipend did not significantly increase exits from homelessness, with outcomes nearly identical to the control group. Researchers said most funds went to essentials like food and transportation, and emphasized that housing support and community networks are needed for lasting stability.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/usc-cash-aid-homelessness-study/

A USC study found $750 monthly cash aid did not reduce homelessness, showing the limits of cash aid and the need for stronger support.

Foreign scholars who once lived in the U.S. returned years later to find their credit ruined after a Southern California...
11/11/2025

Foreign scholars who once lived in the U.S. returned years later to find their credit ruined after a Southern California fraud ring stole their Social Security numbers and maxed out cards in their names. Investigators say the group, linked to Armenian Power, used fake IDs and apartment addresses in Glendale and Burbank to collect mail and drain accounts.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/10-years-gone-a-stolen-identity-a-life-crushed-by-debt-he-never-owed/

A Southern California SSN fraud ring stole identities of foreign scholars, opened credit lines, and maxed them out years after they left.

The U.S. is tightening its visa screenings — and even chronic illnesses like diabetes or obesity could now count against...
11/11/2025

The U.S. is tightening its visa screenings — and even chronic illnesses like diabetes or obesity could now count against applicants. A new State Department guideline expands the “public charge” rule to include future medical costs, sparking concerns over discrimination and fairness in the immigration process.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/too-sick-or-too-fat-us-visa-rule/

U.S. visa chronic illness policy adds diabetes and obesity to “public charge” rules, raising fears of discrimination and unfair denials.

A large-scale cheating scandal has erupted at Yonsei University, where hundreds of students are suspected of using ChatG...
11/11/2025

A large-scale cheating scandal has erupted at Yonsei University, where hundreds of students are suspected of using ChatGPT during an online midterm exam for a natural language processing course. The case has intensified debate over the use of AI in classrooms, as most Korean universities still lack formal policies on generative AI. Read the full story here.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/mass-ai-cheating-scandal-uncovered-at-yonsei-university-hundreds-of-students-reportedly-involved/]

Yonsei University AI cheating scandal sees hundreds of students accused of using ChatGPT in a midterm exam.

Singer HyunA collapsed on stage while performing “Bubble Pop” at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau on November 9, promptin...
11/11/2025

Singer HyunA collapsed on stage while performing “Bubble Pop” at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau on November 9, prompting concern from fans after her recent rapid weight loss. Later that day, she apologized on Instagram, assuring fans she is recovering and will focus on regaining her strength. Read the full story here.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/singer-hyuna-collapses-during-performance-at-waterbomb-in-macau/]

HyunA collapses on stage during the Waterbomb festival in Macau, later apologizing to fans and assuring them of her recovery.

A Pasadena labor group has launched a petition urging the LA Dodgers to cancel their White House visit with President Do...
11/10/2025

A Pasadena labor group has launched a petition urging the LA Dodgers to cancel their White House visit with President Donald Trump, gathering more than 16,000 signatures in less than a week. The petition argues that meeting Trump would betray communities facing detention and deportation, while an online poll shows fans divided over the team’s next move.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/dodgers-white-house-visit-trump/

A Pasadena group urges the LA Dodgers to cancel their White House visit, as a new poll sparks debate over meeting President Trump.

The U.S. government is reviving stricter financial reviews for green card applicants, signaling the possible return of t...
11/10/2025

The U.S. government is reviving stricter financial reviews for green card applicants, signaling the possible return of the expanded public charge rule. Under the proposed regulation, immigration officers would more closely assess self-sufficiency and sponsors could face legal or financial penalties if immigrants rely on public aid. Read the full report for details on what these changes could mean for applicants and families.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/green-card-dreams-face-a-tougher-test-self-sufficiency-or-denial/]

The public charge rule resurfaces as officials weigh self-sufficiency in green card cases, tightening reviews of applicants and sponsors.

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on November 7, just days after the U.S. imposed ne...
11/07/2025

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on November 7, just days after the U.S. imposed new sanctions and deployed the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to Busan. The launch, which flew about 700 kilometers from North Pyongan Province, comes amid rising tensions ahead of key U.S.–South Korea defense talks on North Korea’s denuclearization. Read the full report on the latest escalation on the Korean Peninsula.
🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/north-korea-fires-missile-as-u-s-hits-regime-with-sanctions-sends-aircraft-carrier-to-busan/]

North Korea missile launch came hours after new U.S. sanctions and the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in Busan, escalating tensions.

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