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Tag Archives: Koreatown
Koreatown – Trendy Nightlife or Neighborhood in Decline?
Koreatown, LA – a vibrant and bustling place, especially during the night. Full of bars, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs, the area attracts many young adults and teenagers in the LA region. As the densest neighborhood in LA County, totaling at … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, History, Local, Southern California
Tagged 1992 riots, 8Asians, Asian, D line, gentrification, korea, Koreatown, la, LA metro, los angeles
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The Continued Evolution of US Japantowns
The three remaining historical Japantowns left in the United States have had a difficult time surviving the pandemic and continue to undergo challenges. San Francisco’s Japantown is undergoing a two year renovation of its core Peace Plaza, and merchants there … Continue reading
Steven Yeun & Conan visit a Korean spa in Koreatown
I first saw this Conan O’Brien video posted by a friend on Facebook and immediately re-shared it, and saw a few other friends quickly re-share it. Conan and actor Steve Yeun for some reason decide to go to a Korean … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Health, Lifestyles, Local, Southern California, TV
Tagged Conan O'Brien, Korean, Koreatown, ktown, spa, Steven Yuen
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L.A. Koreatown Faces New Resdistricting Maps
On March 8th, residents of L.A.’s Koreatown community showed up in droves to see through that their voice would become part of Council District 13 for increased self-determination and representation in city government. About 200 Korean Americans wore yellow t-shirts … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Southern California
Tagged Koreatown, la city hall, los angeles, redistricting
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Star in an Asian American Jersey Shore
I am one of the millions of Americans who has seen each and every sorry episode of Jersey Shore. I was horrified at some of the antics of Snooki, The Situation and friends, yet I couldn’t tear my eyeballs away. … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, TV
Tagged Jersey Shore, JWoww, Koreatown, los angeles, Reality Television, Snooki, television, Tyrese Gibson
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LA’s Koreatown: When Change is Not the Best
When I was a high schooler, asking me to go to Koreatown in LA was like asking me to sit through a root canal without anesthesia. I didn’t like going because it was rustic, too “Korean”, not modern etc, etc. … Continue reading