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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.

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

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

Comfort Women Group

Feb 04, 2016 PM EST - Ma Elena Garcia

Korean-American Groups appeal for support to include ‘Comfort Women’ education in California school curriculum

A large number of Korean-American groups in Los Angeles had signed an online petition to gather support for Japan wartime sexual slavery education to be included in the curriculum for California public high schools in 2017.

Timothy Hwang, founder & CEO of FiscalNote. (Photo from YouTube)

Jan 08, 2016 AM EST - Ma Elena Garcia

Korean-American FiscalNote Founder Timothy Hwang Lands Forbes List of Future Leaders Under 30

On Jan.4, Forbes released a list of 600 future leaders under 30. Timothy Hwang, a Korean-American Internet entrepreneur, and politician made it to the list. Forbes.com cited Hwang’s “Moneyball” approach to forecasting pending legislation.

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