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Seventeen honored by Los Angeles for contribution to music

K-pop boy group Seventeen has been honored with a certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles for its contributions to music and youth empowerment within the American city, the group's agency said Saturday.

2024-11-09

The CW Network to give KCON LA primetime broadcast this year

This year’s KCON LA will get a primetime broadcast on U.S. commercial broadcaster The CW Network, becoming the first K-pop festival to earn a spot in the coveted time slot, according to the festival’s organizer CJ ENM.

2024-07-12

LA City Council honors Riize for 'Get a Guitar' music video

SM Entertainment's Riize received a certificate of appreciation from the Los Angeles City Council for promoting the city with their music video for 'Get a Guitar' (2023), which showcases famous landmarks.

2024-05-22

Family of slain Korean American may ask federal attorneys to prosecute police officers

The family of Yang Yong, who was shot dead by police officers in Los Angeles after he sought help from authorities for mental illness, will ask the U.S. Attorney's Office to prosecute the police involved if local prosecutors fail to charge them.

2024-05-10

Motion picture academy to celebrate Youn Yuh-jung's films with special screenings

Films starring Academy Award-winning Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung will be screened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (AMMP) in California from May 17 to May 25, according to the Korea Foundation on Wednesday.

2024-05-02

NFL's Los Angeles Rams to expand brand, fanbase in Korea

The Los Angeles Rams are adding Korea, along with Japan, as “international marketing home areas,” according to the NFL on Tuesday.

2024-03-26

Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 in dramatic Seoul Series finale

Major League Baseball left Seoul with a bang on Thursday, the San Diego Padres beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 15-11 in a dramatic finale to a week of big league baseball in Korea.

2024-03-21

Ken Griffey Jr. makes appearance at season opening Seoul Series

MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr. helped throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Game 2 of the season opening Seoul Series between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul on Thursday.

2024-03-21

Baseball fans brave hour-long lines for Seoul Series swag

Baseball fans braved hour-long waits for the chance to buy some Seoul Series swag on Thursday, with lines spanning the length of the ball park even as merchandise began to sell out on the last day of Major League Baseball’s week in Korea.

2024-03-21

Ohtani interpreter caught up in same federal investigation as former Kiwoom Heroes star Yasiel Puig: Reports

Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s alleged theft from Shohei Ohtani was brought to light in the same federal sports betting investigation that involved former Kiwoom Heroes and Los Angeles Dodgers star Yusiel Puig, according to reports Thursday

2024-03-21