- June 23, 2025
[Op-Ed]Why the Korean Community Isn’t in the Streets – The Anger Beneath Our Silence
By Sang Nam As Los Angeles is rocked by ongoing anti-immigration protests, one question keeps surfacing:Why isn’t the Asian community out protesting?The answer is layered,
Opinion | The Price of Silence in LA
By [B. Jun] “The price of apathy toward politics is to be ruled by the lowest of men.”— Plato When Plato wrote those words more
Slice Soda Announces Brand Revival with AI Radio Popup in LA
AI-Powered Radio Popup Station “106.3 Fizz-FM” Launches Slice soda brand has officially announced its revival with the launch of an AI-powered radio popup station “106.3
Harvard Faces Growing Uncertainty Among International Students Amid Federal Crackdown
By Chase KarngMay 28, 2025 Los Angeles, California — As Harvard University prepares for its commencement ceremony on Thursday, a climate of anxiety grips the
California’s Crisis of Common Sense
Why a growing number of residents are losing trust in their lawmakers By B. Jun | Radio Seoul AM1650 There was a time when California
[On the Ground Report] Wilshire-Western Metro Plaza Begins a New Chapter — Responsible Law Enforcement Returns
From years of filth and crime to a clean, safe space for the public #ChangingLA #WilshireWesternPlaza #BrianOConnor #ResponsiblePolice #CleanLA #PublicFirstLeadership #LAPD #MetroPlazaTransformation The Wilshire-Western Metro
Why the Subway Doesn’t Work in L.A.: The Inconvenient Truth Shaped by Urban Structure and Civic Culture
Los Angeles, like Seoul or Tokyo, wants a modern subway system with punctual service. Highways are choked with traffic, parking is a luxury, and with
Hundreds demand Congress halt Medicaid cuts threatening LA’s most vulnerable
Healthcare workers, Korean Americans mobilize against federal reductions that could shutter clinics and eliminate care for millions By Chase KarngMay 14, 2025 “We can’t survive
Olympic Police Captain Pledges “Koreatown Safety is Top Priority” with Proactive Crime Prevention
Captain Brian O’Connor and Korean-American Officer Alex Cho join forces… Community meeting scheduled tonight at Seoul International Park #KoreatownSafety #OlympicPoliceDepartment #BrianOConnor #NeighborhoodWatch #WilshireWestern #LAPD #KoreanCommunity
California Democrats Accused of Bypassing Voters in Massive Tax Increase Push #CaliforTaxes #Democracy
California’s ruling Democratic Party is facing mounting criticism for allegedly circumventing residents’ wishes through various methods to implement sweeping tax increases. Critics claim the party
“Why bother electing a mayor? The City Council runs the whole show anyway.”
In a brazen display of unchecked power, the Los Angeles City Council has once again undermined Mayor Karen Bass’s authority by drastically cutting police staffing
LA Metro appoints ex-SF police chief to lead new in-house transit police force ahead of major events
Bill Scott will lead 700-member security organization as agency shifts from enforcement to community-focused approach By Chase KarngMay 7, 2025 LA Metro is breaking away
LA Kings fans surprise Koreatown seniors with $15,200 donation
Hockey team’s harmonica-playing supporters rally behind community center ahead of Mother’s Day celebration By Chase KarngMay 6, 2025 LA Kings fans delivered an unexpected Mother’s
“LA Mayor Bass Takes Voluntary Pay Cut Amid Economic Crisis While City Council Members Remain Silent”
“Mayor Takes Salary Cut Amid Record $1 Billion Deficit; Council Members Keep $224,000 Salaries, Sparking Controversy” Amid Los Angeles facing an unprecedented budget deficit of
“LA Is for Everyone”: AAPI Heritage Month Celebrated at LA City Hall
By Chase Kang | May 2, 2025 Los Angeles City Hall marked the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on May 2 with a
LA Bus Stops Overtaken by Drug Addicts
Citizens Pay Taxes But Only Suffer as Public Facilities Become Drug Havens Los Angeles bus stops have degenerated into sanctuaries for drug addicts and the
Why Korean Gen Z Is Telling Therapists: ‘No Thanks, I Have ChatGPT
Young Koreans increasingly choose AI over human support for mental health, citing objectivity and accessibility over family advice By Chase KangApril 28, 2025 A quiet
Kern County Leads California in ‘Proposition 36’ Crime Enforcement, While LA Lags Behind
County Records Highest Case Filing Rate with 77% Public Support, as LA Shows Little Change Post-Implementation Kern County has emerged as the leader in California
“No Network, No Job”: Brutal Job Market Awaits New College Grads
By Chase Karng | April 25, 2025 The job hunt for this year’s college graduates feels like a never-ending rat race. With economic uncertainty, hiring
“Golden Handcuffs in the Golden State: California’s Public Sector Vacation Payout Scandal”
By Radio Seoul News Editorial DeskApril 20, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA Who needs the lottery when you’ve got California government benefits? That’s the bitter
BLOOD-STAINED WILSHIRE PLAZA: POLICE RESPOND ONLY TO VIOLENT INCIDENTS, NOT DRUG REPORTS
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 18, 2025 When this reporter returned to Wilshire Plaza in Koreatown this morning after earlier reporting, the area was filled
“Koreatown Transformed into Drug Haven, LA City Government Turns Deaf Ears to Citizens’ Cries”
“Wilshire-Western Intersection Becomes ‘Street of Zombies’… Taxpaying Citizens Stripped of Their Right to Safety” The heart of Los Angeles’ Koreatown, at the intersection of Wilshire
Homeless Camp Rebuilt Right Next to Where One Was Just Removed in Koreatown… An Endless Cycle
When will this vicious cycle end? Los Angeles, April 14, 2025 – The homeless problem continues to plague the Koreatown community and business owners. City
“OUTRAGEOUS: LA City Council Unanimously Votes to Raid Citizens’ Wallets with 130% Garbage Fee Hike”
“Salaries Stay the Same, Garbage Fees Double” – Brave or Just Plain Ignorant? In a shocking display of tone-deaf governance, the Los Angeles City Council
Child Health Crisis: Representative Dave Min Strongly Opposes Medicaid Budget Cuts
Over 136,000 Orange County Residents at Risk as Medical Experts Warn: This Is About Children’s Lives, Not Just Budget Cuts Following the passage of President
Wildland Weed Warriors
Brian Lee 10th Grade/ West Ranch High School The Wildland Weed Warriors is a group of individuals who work for the good of California’s natural
THANK YOU , PAVA WORLD
Ellen Hwang 10th grade / Sunny Hills High School Swish. Swoosh. The sound of our giant white Korean fans with flower patterns and hot pink
Los Angeles City Council Strengthens Enforcement on Illegal Short-Term Rentals… Critics Call It “Empty Policy”
Measures come as wildfire victims struggle with housing crisis… “Sudden policy shift aims to dodge responsibility ahead of World Cup and Olympics” The Los Angeles
New Homeless Tax Implemented Amid 20-Year Budget Waste Scandal: LA County’s Shocking Financial Mismanagement Failures
County Hid Unfavorable Audit Results Until After Vote… “Fragmented Oversight System and Unreliable Financial Records” LOS ANGELES – A new 0.25% sales tax to address
The Real Reason LA City Doesn’t Build Public Restrooms: “How Long Will LA City Ignore Citizens’ Most Basic Needs?”
The shortage of public restrooms in Los Angeles is an inconvenience felt by everyone, yet the city continues to ignore this issue. When citizens face
Citizens’ Rights Under Siege in LA: Noise Pollution’s Relentless Terror
Quality of Life Ignored Under the Guise of Public Safety, While International Cities Already Have Solutions Los Angeles (LA) is one of America’s premier metropolises,
36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim Arrested for Arson at Las Vegas Tesla Service Center, Charged with 15 Counts
FBI Designates Incident as Domestic Terrorism, Forms Special Task Force A Korean-American man in his 30s was arrested last week for allegedly setting fire to
Unprecedented Forced Evacuation Using Forklifts… Commissioner Steve Kang: “Homeless Solutions Officially Begin”
A large homeless encampment that had been established for an extended period at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and St. Andrews Place in the heart
Trump Makes Major Shift in Homeless Policy, From ‘Housing First’ to ‘Forced Treatment’
“Pushing to forcibly relocate street homeless to large camps and mandate mental health and addiction treatment” President Trump is completely dismantling the “Housing First” approach
“Empire Crumbling! California Democrats Face Unprecedented Republican Rebellion”
Newsom’s podcast politics falls flat as conservative voices gain traction in America’s progressive stronghold LOS ANGELES (AP) – California’s long-established Democratic powerhouse is showing signs
Democratic Party’s Contradiction: Criticizing the Oligarchs They Helped Create
Can Democrats rebuild public trust while criticizing the tech giants they once supported? Today’s Tesla was born from the California state government’s strong subsidy policies
From Words to Impact: Creating a Platform for Change
Jane Kwak / 11th grade, Fullerton union high school As I uploaded my newest essay into my Google Drive, I added another piece of writing
West Ranch welcomed new staff members
Brian Lee / 10th Grade, West Ranch High School West Ranch has welcomed several new staff members this year. Each brings unique expertise and a passion
Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission Seeks Public Participation
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced that residents across the city can apply to join the newly formed Charter Reform Commission. The commission, established
LA City Council: Living Like Royalty While the City Crumbles
LOS ANGELES – While the City of Angels continues its descent into urban chaos, its elected representatives are enjoying celestial compensation packages that would make
캘리포니아 고속철도 프로젝트 FBI 조사 요구돼
2025년 3월 6일 캘리포니아 고속철도 프로젝트에 대한 FBI 조사가 요청되면서 논란가중.. 공화당 케빈 카일리 의원이 캘리포니아 고속철도 프로젝트에 대한 FBI 조사를 공식 요청했다. 이 프로젝트는
LA City Council Seat: Hitting the Lottery Jackpot
[Los Angeles] – Many people want to believe that politics is about ‘public service,’ but the reality is far more calculated and pragmatic. The position
[Breaking News] Suspension of Social Security Benefits for Citizens and Permanent Residents Living Abroad… Korean Americans Also Affected
Social Security payments to some Americans living abroad have been suspended, causing controversy. According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), approximately 68.5 million
Korean Gen Z Interns Adapt to LA’s High Costs with New Urban Survival Tactics
Young interns in LA are turning financial pressure into practical lifestyle changes, redefining how early professionals navigate urban life. By Chase KarngMarch 3, 2025 Los
The Russian Roulette of Social Security: Who Will Take the Bullet?
The future of America’s Social Security system is increasingly resembling a dangerous game of chance. For Americans who have diligently paid taxes for decades to
Without Radical Change, Reform Is Impossible: Should Musk Alone Be Criticized?
Federal Government’s “Stagnant Waters” Require Clearing Radical methods are necessary for meaningful reform. Elon Musk has stepped forward to fundamentally overhaul America’s decades-long deficit spending
America Today: At a Crossroads
Is America on the Right Path? For decades, the United States has stood as the epicenter of global innovation and a symbol of freedom. However,
Progressive Justice Policies of the Democratic Party Lead to Social Issues
A shocking incident has occurred in Los Angeles where a man was brutally attacked by a group of teenage cyclists, raising alarm about increasingly violent
“LA’s Smart Bus Stops: Cleanliness Requests Need More Publicity”
Recent controversy over abandoned bus stops and poor facility management in the City of Los Angeles, which allegedly wasted taxpayer money, has been revealed to
How the January LA Fires Highlight the Imperative of Sustainability
By Ellen Hwang 10th grade / Sunny Hills High School Palisades and Eaton.Out of the nine total fires that sparked in Los Angeles County and
