Sep 22, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
The White House is moving ahead with a framework that would keep TikTok live in the U.S. by putting Oracle at the center of a "U.S. algorithm" plan. Under the proposal, Oracle would host American user data and oversee a licensed copy of TikTok's recommendation engine that is inspected and retrained in the U.S., with the administration preparing an executive order that pauses enforcement for 120 days while
Sep 22, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
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
Sep 22, 2025 AM EDT - Jason
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.
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
K-Pop demand in the U.S. is flashing again. In Texas, a limited-run BTS pop-up has turned the Houston Galleria into a purple-tinted checkpoint for fans through October 12. On the West Coast, LE SSERAFIM closed a strong swing with a sold-out night at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and a high-energy show at LA's Kia Forum, the kind of reception that suggests bigger
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
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
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
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,
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
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
Sep 20, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
The White House clarified on Saturday that the newly announced $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will apply only to new petitions, not to current H-1B holders, renewals, or re-entry of existing beneficiaries.
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
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
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
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.
Sep 18, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
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
Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
The 2026 Coachella list was released earlier than expected. It mixes well-known pop figures with newer acts from abroad. The early reveal has already stirred conversation among festival followers and fueled anticipation for next spring's shows. The headliners for 2026 are Sabrina Carpenter,
Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
South Korea has launched an inquiry into possible human rights violations after U.S. immigration agents detained dozens of Korean workers at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia earlier this month. The incident has sparked diplomatic discussions and raised questions about protections for foreign labor.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
Negotiations between South Korea and the United States on a $350 billion investment framework have hit delays. Officials in Seoul want a standing currency swap line with the U.S. Federal Reserve, while Washington has been cautious to commit. The investment plan was first announced in July, covering areas such as semiconductors, clean energy, and other advanced industries. It was billed at the time as a sign of deeper economic ties,
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
American activist Charlie Kirk spoke in South Korea earlier this month, only days before his death in Utah. His appearance at the Build Up Korea 2025 conference in Seoul has drawn new attention, as he urged young people to take part in civic life and public debate.
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