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Korean American Kevin Hyun Ahn (31) was charged with murdering his mother and two senior roommates in Maryland, adding t...
07/10/2025

Korean American Kevin Hyun Ahn (31) was charged with murdering his mother and two senior roommates in Maryland, adding to earlier charges of abusing and leaving his mother’s body in a car in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Prosecutors said Yong Kim (69) and Soondok Im (83) died from asphyxiation and that Ahn is the prime suspect after their bodies were found with signs of struggle.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/korean-american-murder-charges/

Korean American Kevin Hyun Ahn charged with murdering his mother and a senior couple in Maryland, prosecutors say.

For actors Park Bo-young and Park Jin-young, Our Unwritten Seoul was more than a drama—it was a defining moment in their...
07/10/2025

For actors Park Bo-young and Park Jin-young, Our Unwritten Seoul was more than a drama—it was a defining moment in their careers. The 12-episode tvN series, which earned an 8.4% viewership rating and ranked in Netflix’s global Top 10 for five weeks, struck a deep emotional chord with both stars. 🔗 [Insert article link]

Our Unwritten Seoul became a standout role for Park Bo-young and Park Jin-young, who both felt an intense personal connection to the drama.

ICE raids across Southern California have slashed welfare and medical service use, harming Korean American and Latino co...
07/10/2025

ICE raids across Southern California have slashed welfare and medical service use, harming Korean American and Latino communities. In LA’s Koreatown, food bank participation at Immanuel Church dropped sharply as residents fear leaving home, while one clinic reported nearly 50% fewer Medi-Cal patients.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/ice-raids-california-welfare-medical/

ICE immigration raids in California cut welfare and health services, harming Korean American and Latino communities.

Six North Korean men were returned by boat on July 9 in the first confirmed repatriation under President Lee Jae Myung, ...
07/10/2025

Six North Korean men were returned by boat on July 9 in the first confirmed repatriation under President Lee Jae Myung, marking a rare moment of direct inter-Korean contact amid severed communication channels. The move, carried out without a formal response from Pyongyang, reflects Seoul’s cautious shift toward humanitarian engagement. 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/south-koreas-repatriation-of-six-north-koreans-hints-at-fragile-channel-of-contact/]

North Korean repatriation hints at a fragile but functioning contact channel under South Korea’s new leadership.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been placed in a 6.6-square-meter solitary cell at Seoul Detention Cente...
07/10/2025

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been placed in a 6.6-square-meter solitary cell at Seoul Detention Center after being taken into custody on July 10. Due to overcrowding, authorities were unable to assign him to the larger room typically used for former presidents. 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/south-koreas-ex-president-yoon-taken-into-custody-held-in-small-solitary-cell/]

Yoon taken into custody and placed in a 6.6-square-meter solitary cell at Seoul Detention Center due to overcrowding.

H Mart will open a 200,000-square-foot store in Haltom City, Texas in early 2026, as part of a $100 million redevelopmen...
07/10/2025

H Mart will open a 200,000-square-foot store in Haltom City, Texas in early 2026, as part of a $100 million redevelopment project to modernize an aging commercial area. The new store will anchor a 50-acre complex with over 50 restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and salons, and is expected to generate up to $90 million in annual retail sales.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/h-mart-texas-haltom-city-opening/

H Mart plans a 200,000-square-foot Texas Haltom City store in early 2026, adding 50 shops and revitalizing the area.

Green card renewal delays have soared to a median of 8.3 months, ten times longer than last quarter, with pending applic...
07/09/2025

Green card renewal delays have soared to a median of 8.3 months, ten times longer than last quarter, with pending applications exceeding 356,000 as of March 2025. USCIS processing backlogs are causing major inconvenience for applicants despite recent policy changes allowing up to 36-month extensions with only a receipt notice.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/green-card-renewal-delays-uscis-backlog-2025/

USCIS green card renewal delays exceed 8 months with a backlog of 356,000 cases causing major inconvenience for applicants.

Pregnant women from 28 states, including Texas and Georgia, are traveling to Los Angeles to give birth as President Trum...
07/09/2025

Pregnant women from 28 states, including Texas and Georgia, are traveling to Los Angeles to give birth as President Trump’s birthright citizenship ban takes effect. Korean American postpartum centers in LA report a surge in inquiries, with health insurance barriers forcing some to pay full medical costs in cash.

Full story: https://www.koreadailyus.com/birthright-citizenship-ban-la-delivery/

Birthright citizenship restrictions under Trump’s order push pregnant women to LA for delivery amid legal and insurance concerns.

North Korea has formally outlawed access to South Korean radio broadcasts under a revised Radio Wave Management Law, exp...
07/09/2025

North Korea has formally outlawed access to South Korean radio broadcasts under a revised Radio Wave Management Law, expanding restrictions on foreign media and mobile networks. The new provisions, passed in 2023, bar the use of TVs, radios, and phones to access “hostile” frequencies, reflecting Pyongyang’s intensified censorship efforts. 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/north-korea-bans-access-to-south-korean-radio-broadcasts-by-law/]

North Korean radio ban expanded under revised law to block access to South Korean broadcasts and foreign networks.

Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters is taking over both streaming platforms and music charts, with its lead track ...
07/09/2025

Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters is taking over both streaming platforms and music charts, with its lead track “Golden” by HUNTR/X soaring to No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. All songs from the film’s soundtrack have now entered the chart, and awards buzz is building as the film gains global attention. 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/kpop-demon-hunters-proves-pop-culture-juggernaut-with-streaming-music-chart-accolades/]

KPop Demon Hunters tops music charts and streaming platforms, signaling a global pop culture breakthrough.

In a historic legal move, a North Korean defector is suing Kim Jong-un in a South Korean court for crimes against humani...
07/09/2025

In a historic legal move, a North Korean defector is suing Kim Jong-un in a South Korean court for crimes against humanity. The plaintiff, Choi Min-kyeong, alleges she endured sexual abuse and torture after being forcibly repatriated to North Korea in 2008. Human rights advocates say the case could mark a turning point in holding the regime accountable. 🔗 [https://www.koreadailyus.com/north-korean-defector-sues-kim-jong-un-in-historic-first/]

North Korean defector lawsuit filed in Seoul seeks justice for crimes against humanity under Kim Jong-un’s regime.

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