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USCIS office, Georgia. Photo: Gulbenk/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Sep 24, 2025 AM EDT - Jason

H-1B $100,000 Fee and Wage-Priority Plan: What Korean Firms and Talent Need to Know Right Now

The new $100,000 H-1B fee for new petitions and a revived wage-priority selection plan are reshaping the U.S. skilled-worker pipeline. Here's the practical impact for Korean companies, students, and visa holders. The U.S. has moved fast to remake how employers bring in high-skilled workers. Over the weekend, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that a one-time $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed on or after Sept. 21, 2025, while

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Sep 23, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

Hyundai to Spend $2.7B Expanding Georgia EV Complex Despite ICE Raid, Targeting 500,000 Units by 2028

Hyundai Motor Group said it will invest $2.7 billion to expand production at its Ellabell, Georgia manufacturing campus, reaffirming its U.S. build-out just weeks after an immigration raid disrupted the site's battery project. The company aims to lift annual capacity by 200,000 vehicles to 500,000 by 2028, part of a broader localization push to assemble over 80% of U.S.-sold vehicles domestically by

Bank of Korea, Seoul — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Sep 23, 2025 AM EDT - Jason

Lee Warns U.S. Tariff Talks Are Rattling Korea’s FX, Seeks a “Commercially Rational” Deal

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said in New York that ongoing negotiations with Washington over tariff relief are affecting foreign-exchange sentiment in Korea, while adding that both sides can still reach a "commercially rational" outcome. Lee delivered the remarks during meetings with U.S. lawmakers on the sidelines of the UN week, noting that a large U.S.-bound investment packag

Frances Perkins Building — Shawn T. Moore / U.S. Department of Labor (CC BY 2.0)

Sep 22, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

H-1B $100,000 Fee: What’s Changing — And How It Hits Employers, Global Talent, and Korean Stakeholders

After a flurry of weekend headlines, the U.S. government has now clarified how the new $100,000 H-1B fee will work. According to USCIS, the payment must accompany any new H-1B petition filed on or after 12:01 a.m. ET, Sept. 21, 2025. It does not apply to existing H-1B holders or renewals. Early media summaries framed the impact as starting with the 2026 cap; in practice, the USCIS text captures any new filing from Sept. 21 onward-including cap-exempt petitions filed this fall. Employers should budget and

U.S. Capitol (West Front) — Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Sep 22, 2025 AM EDT - Jason

Government Shutdown Risk Rises as Senate Leaves Until Sept. 29 - What Korean Americans Should Know Before Sept. 30

Since our Sept. 21 story, the shutdown odds have ticked up. On Sept. 19, the Senate failed to advance both a Republican stopgap bill and a Democratic alternative, and as of Sunday night lawmakers indicated the Senate won't return for votes until Sept. 29, leaving only hours before funding runs out at midnight going into Oct. 1 (ET). The House is currently out but is slated to convene again this week ahead of the deadline, according to the Clerk's schedule.

HICO, Gyeongju — Gyeongju City News (KOGL Type I)

Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

Trump and Xi to Meet at APEC in Gyeongju — Trade, Chips and TikTok Shape a High-Stakes Handshake

President Donald Trump says he plans to meet China's Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju next month, their first in-person encounter since 2019 and the centerpiece of a crowded leaders' week in South Korea. The host schedule places the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, within Leaders' Week running Oct. 27-Nov. 1 at the Gyeongju Hwabaek

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Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

Samsung’s One UI 8 Starts Rolling Out: What Galaxy Owners Get Now—and When the U.S. Follows

Samsung has begun the stable One UI 8 rollout, starting with the Galaxy S25 series in select regions and expanding to more devices in October. Samsung has started pushing out One UI 8, its next major Android-based software update, beginning with the Galaxy S25 series in select markets. The company says more Galaxy phones and tablets-including the S24 line and recent foldables-are

U.S. Capitol (West Front) — Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

White House Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions Only — What Korean Employers and Workers Should Do Now

The White House says the newly announced $100,000 charge tied to H-1B will apply to new petitions rather than to the installed base of current H-1B workers. The clarification comes after a confusing rollout that left employers and visa holders unsure whether the levy would be annual, whether it would affect extensions, and how it would interact with existing fees. With the focus now on first-time sponsorships,

USCIS office, Georgia. Photo: Gulbenk/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

Government Shutdown Risk: What Korean Americans and Korean Nationals in the U.S. Need to Know

With the federal funding deadline set for September 30, Congress remains at loggerheads and the odds of a partial government shutdown are rising. If funding lapses on October 1, immigration and employment-verification services will not grind to a total halt, but the impact will vary by agency. For Korean Americans, Korean employers, students, and visitors, the practical question is what can still move forward

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Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

iPhone 17 Launch Tests Korea’s Display and Camera Supply as Apple Faces China Rivals

Apple's iPhone 17 launch brought back long queues at flagships from New York to Beijing and a day-one push for the base model, placing Korea's display and camera suppliers squarely in the spotlight as Apple defends share against intensifying competition in China. At Apple's Fifth Avenue store in Manhattan, CEO Tim Cook greeted early customers amid a festive scene of preorder pickups and first-wave unboxings. Similar lines formed at major international locations, including Beijing's Sanlitun flagship, underscoring a return of in-person

Younghoe Koo (2019) — Credit: Atlanta Falcons, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

Falcons Release Younghoe Koo; Parker Romo Takes Over After Perfect Week

The Atlanta Falcons released veteran kicker Younghoe Koo on Friday, ending his seven-season run with the franchise and elevating Parker Romo after his perfect outing in Week 2. The move makes the Korean-born Pro Bowler a free agent. Koo, 31, did not play in the Falcons' win over the Minnesota Vikings last week after the club elevated Romo from the practice squad. Romo went 5-for-5 on field goals, including a 54-yarder, securing the job heading into this weekend's matchup. Head coach Raheem Morris confirmed Romo as the starter while

USCIS office, Georgia. Photo: Gulbenk/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

Trump to Impose $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Applications, Raising Stakes for Korean Firms

President Donald Trump is set to impose a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visa petitions, a sweeping move that could reshape skilled immigration and add substantial costs for employers that sponsor foreign professionals, according to the White House and multiple reports. The change, expected to be formalized by presidential proclamation, comes amid a broader crackdown on immigration and follows a high-profile raid at a Hyundai-LG Energy battery plant in Georgia, where hundreds of Korean workers were detained over alleged visa violations.

Emergency Department at Seoul National University Hospital (Photo: parkyongjoo / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Sep 19, 2025 AM EDT - Jason

South Korea’s Healthcare Crisis Shifts Again as September Brings Policy Moves and Heightened Warnings

The government pledges new support for essential services, medical groups question the impact, and experts caution the system is edging toward deeper strain. South Korea's prolonged healthcare dispute has entered another unsettled chapter this September. The month has brought a mixture of government action, renewed criticism from the medical profession, and increasingly urgent warnings from policy researchers. Together, these developments suggest the conflict is moving into a different stage, even if a clear resolution remains out of sight.

Son Heung-min receiving the Best Footballer in Asia 2022 trophy. (Photo: Ujishadow / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons)

Sep 18, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac

MLS Lands Broadcast Deals in Korea After Son Heung-min Joins LAFC

When Son Heung-min confirmed his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Los Angeles FC earlier this month, the headlines were about his sporting future. But within weeks, the impact has spilled far beyond the pitch. Major League Soccer (MLS) has now struck broadcast deals with Korean platforms Coupang Play and SPOTV, opening a direct line between American club football and one of Asia's

K-Beauty Expo Vietnam (photo by Kintexsw, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons))

Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

K-Beauty’s Digital Echo: Reviews and Influencers Behind Korea’s Global Reach

Korean beauty today is as much about the conversations around products as the formulas themselves. What started with sheet masks and the pursuit of a "glass skin" look has evolved into something broader: a culture where rankings, reviews, and online voices strongly influence which brands thrive. In Korea, millions of users turn to platforms like Hwahae to share experiences, while global creators such as Hyram Yarbro or James Welsh translate those products for

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