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Illusion painting artist Dain Yoon at LA Art Show 2024 reveals her artworks
Dain Yoon, an internationally acclaimed Korean illusion painting artist, held her first solo exhibition at the LA Art Show. Yoon’s unique genre of “illusion art” creates visual illusions through body painting. Her body paintings, which create an optical illusion that is more realistic than computer graphics, have garnered worldwide attention and have been featured on […] The post Illusion painting artist Dain Yoon at LA Art Show 2024 reveals her artworks appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Teens no longer believe marriage to be essential, survey says
Only three out of 10 teens believe they must get married, less than half the percentage in a similar poll conducted 11 years ago. The National Youth Policy Institute released a report on Wednesday based on the 2023 Youth Value Survey, which surveyed 7,718 adolescents nationwide — 3,983 males and 3,735 females — ranging from students […] The post Teens no longer believe marriage to be essential, survey says appeared first on The Korea Daily.
[REVIEW] The Galaxy S24 envisions a new multilingual future
Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S24 series points to just how far a smartphone can leap with AI added to its wings — although the handset, itself, does not necessarily endorse all of those possibilities. While the line has been touted as Samsung’s first “AI smartphone,” the AI-powered features are not as much of a breakthrough as many […] The post [REVIEW] The Galaxy S24 envisions a new multilingual future appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Netflix CEO says ‘Squid Game’ season two will ‘blow your mind’
The upcoming season of 2021 hit “Squid Game” will “blow your mind,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said after visiting the new installment’s set during his two-day visit to Korea last week. Sarandos praised Korean media content and the storytellers and the developers behind it, in a column uploaded on Netflix’s official website on Monday. “I […] The post Netflix CEO says ‘Squid Game’ season two will ‘blow your mind’ appeared first on The Korea Daily.
The court shuts down Kokoa TV, an illegal Korean broadcast content distributor
Kokoa TV, an illegal Korean broadcast content distributor in North America, was shut down by the court. The court’s move is expected to impact other illegal websites of similar kinds operating in the region. The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona issued an order to Tumi Max, the operator of Kokoa TV, to […] The post The court shuts down Kokoa TV, an illegal Korean broadcast content distributor appeared first on The Korea Daily.
This is why car repair costs are skyrocketing after the pandemic
Rising auto repair costs are making it more costly for drivers to own a vehicle. The use of advanced technology, new materials, and methods in cars, combined with a shortage of skilled labor and parts, is driving up repair costs, CNBC reported on February 12. Repair costs have outpaced inflation, with auto maintenance and repair […] The post This is why car repair costs are skyrocketing after the pandemic appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Baltimore man sentenced to life in prison for brutal attacks on Asian business owners
A man who brutally attacked Korean-American sisters at a liquor store in Baltimore has been sentenced to life in prison, nearly three years after garnering national attention as one of the most prominent cases of Asian hate crimes in the United States. Darryl Doles, 53, received a life sentence with all time suspended but 30 […] The post Baltimore man sentenced to life in prison for brutal attacks on Asian business owners appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Kia EV9 Review: Will it be the ultimate 3-row family SUV?
The EV9, Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, is officially on sale. A test drive event for Asian media was hosted at Kia Motors America’s headquarters in Irvine, San Diego, and Lake Elsinore over January 25-26. The test drive showcased the flagship EV9 GT-Line dual-motor AWD model across three routes, covering over 220 miles of city […] The post Kia EV9 Review: Will it be the ultimate 3-row family SUV? appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Korean Education Center LA to host ‘Korean University Expo’ this October
The Korean government is organizing the first-ever ‘Korean University Expo’ in Los Angeles to provide information on admissions to top Korean universities. As interest in Korea increases due to the K-culture wave, including dramas and music, the expo is expected to be a great help not only for Korean-American households but also for other ethnic […] The post Korean Education Center LA to host ‘Korean University Expo’ this October appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Hyundai Card CEO regrets not bringing Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ to Korea
Hyundai Card CEO and vice chairman Chung Tae-young publicly shared his bitterness over not bringing Taylor Swift‘s “The Eras Tour” to Korea. “I should’ve brought the concert to Korea and heard ‘Hello, Seoul’ instead of ‘Hello, Tokyo,’” Chung wrote in an Instagram post after he attended Swift’s concert in Tokyo, Japan. Chung is known to be an […] The post Hyundai Card CEO regrets not bringing Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ to Korea appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Drug offender caught using ChatGPT to forge petition in court
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entered the legal realm as Korea recently got its first case of generative AI-based forgery in court. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office indicted a person surnamed Kim, 32, for illegally creating and forging documents after he submitted to prosecutors a fake petition written by ChatGPT. Kim, who operated a viral […] The post Drug offender caught using ChatGPT to forge petition in court appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Bank of America cardholders can now get bonus stars and cash back at Starbucks
Starbucks has launched another partnership, and this time is with a bank. The coffee chain has announced a new partnership with Bank of America that promises additional cash back rewards for purchases made by cardholders. Starting February 15, customers who use a Bank of America credit or debit card and are members of the Starbucks […] The post Bank of America cardholders can now get bonus stars and cash back at Starbucks appeared first on The Korea Daily.
LA County Registrar launches campaign to boost minority voter turnout
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County has launched a campaign, “Let’s Get Every Vote In,” to encourage minority communities, including the Korean-American community, to get out and vote. Clerk Dean C. Logan held a press conference on February 14 with minority leaders and first-time voters at the Chinatown Branch Library near Downtown LA to encourage voters […] The post LA County Registrar launches campaign to boost minority voter turnout appeared first on The Korea Daily.
PCH in Malibu closed nightly for construction due to storm damage
A section of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in the Malibu area will be closed for nightly construction. All lanes of the PCH in both directions will be closed nightly from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. or later the same morning, said Malibu officials on February 14. The closure is on Highway 1 from Sycamore Canyon […] The post PCH in Malibu closed nightly for construction due to storm damage appeared first on The Korea Daily.
LASD warns deputy impersonating scam calls, here are the tips to avoid scammers
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is issuing a public alert about a rise in phone scams involving individuals impersonating deputies to exploit residents. Posing as deputy sheriffs or LA County Sheriff’s Department employees, these scammers intimidate targets through phone calls and emails, often demanding money. Authorities note that these criminals meticulously research potential victims […] The post LASD warns deputy impersonating scam calls, here are the tips to avoid scammers appeared first on The Korea Daily.
‘Deepfake’ technology behind childhood versions of ‘A Killer Paradox’ actors
The childhood face of actor Son Suk-ku in the Netflix original series “A Killer Paradox,” which attracted much attention for its amazing similarity to the adult actor, was realized through “deepfake” technology. Series director Lee Chang-hee revealed the fact during a group interview with reporters at a cafe in Jung District, central Seoul, on Wednesday. […] The post ‘Deepfake’ technology behind childhood versions of ‘A Killer Paradox’ actors appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Tiger Woods-hosted PGA Tour 2024 Genesis Invitational tees off in LA
The 2024 Genesis Invitational, where Tiger Woods is set to make his PGA Tour season debut, kicked off Thursday. The event is sponsored by Hyundai Motor’s luxury car brand Genesis. This is the eighth year Genesis has sponsored the PGA Tour. A total of 72 golfers will compete in the four-day tournament at the Riviera […] The post Tiger Woods-hosted PGA Tour 2024 Genesis Invitational tees off in LA appeared first on The Korea Daily.
North orders intensified readiness near the NLL after ‘new’ cruise missile test
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the test-firing of a new surface-to-sea missile, its state media reported Thursday, and ordered a strengthened defense posture around islands near the western maritime border. Pyongyang launched the “new-type” missile, Padasuri-6, on Wednesday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. The missile reportedly hit a target boat after […] The post North orders intensified readiness near the NLL after ‘new’ cruise missile test appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Seoul, Washington nail down Nuclear Consultative Group details as ‘Trump risk’ looms
South Korean and U.S. defense authorities signed a framework document on the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) earlier this week to strengthen extended deterrence in light of the North’s nuclear threat. The South Korean Ministry of National Defense and Pentagon said Wednesday that the document was signed on Monday at the Pentagon by Cho Chang-rae, […] The post Seoul, Washington nail down Nuclear Consultative Group details as ‘Trump risk’ looms appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Koreatown residents oppose karaoke bar’s liquor license application
More than 100 residents have opposed a karaoke bar’s application for a liquor license on 8th Street in LA Koreatown. A Karaoke, located at 8th Street and Normandy Avenue, has applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) to sell alcohol, and nearby residents have filed a petition to the Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council on February […] The post Koreatown residents oppose karaoke bar’s liquor license application appeared first on The Korea Daily.
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