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  • 1 week ago | koreadailyus.com | Hoonsik Woo

    Some rewards apps are gaining popularity as users earn points simply by walking. With over 20 million users worldwide, the app lets people exchange points for cash, gift cards, or donations to charity. How WeWard Turns Walking Into CashA Korean American user in his 20s downloaded an walking rewards app ‘WeWard’ after hearing about the app’s potential to earn money while walking. By hitting daily goals, he collected enough points to redeem for a $10 Walmart gift card.

  • 2 weeks ago | koreadailyus.com | Hoonsik Woo

    Despite ongoing economic and social uncertainty, travel demand among Korean Americans for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend (May 23–26) has increased compared to last year, according to local travel agencies. With concerns over a potential recession and heightened immigration enforcement, many are opting for short-distance, domestic getaways instead of long-haul international travel. This shift has fueled interest in “local travel” options seen as safer and more flexible.

  • 2 weeks ago | koreadailyus.com | Hoonsik Woo

    After a slowdown driven by remote work and weakened demand, the Southern California real estate market is showing signs of a rebound. A new report from Colliers International reveals improvements across multiple sectors in Los Angeles and Orange County during the first quarter of 2025, with notable shifts in vacancy rates and rental activity. Multifamily and Retail Trends DivergeThe multifamily housing sector in both counties posted steady growth in occupancy and rents.

  • 2 weeks ago | koreadailyus.com | Hoonsik Woo

    Auto loan approval rates are declining across the board—even for borrowers with strong credit—due to tighter lending standards, rising delinquency rates, and growing economic uncertainty. As car prices and interest rates remain high, buyers are facing mounting challenges when trying to finance a new vehicle.

  • 3 weeks ago | koreadailyus.com | Hoonsik Woo

    Home prices continued to climb across the United States in the first quarter of the year, with 8 of the 10 most expensive metro areas located in California, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released on May 8. The report confirms that California remains home to the nation’s most expensive single-family housing markets.

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