Wonhee Cho

Los Angeles

Reporter at The Korea Daily

Reporter at The Korea Daily (English)

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AI Shopping Comparison: Perplexity Leads Listings, GPT Wins Specs

3 weeks ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more integrated into daily life, many consumers are using AI chatbots to shop online. To see how effective they really are, we tested three popular AI tools—ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini—across three use cases: buying a laptop, selecting sunscreen, and finding a Father’s Day gift. We input the same prompts into all three platforms and compared the results.
Eater names Korean crab spot one of LA’s top seafood restaurants

3 weeks ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

Eater LA, a leading food media outlet, has named Rich Crab, a Korean seafood restaurant in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, to its latest list of the best seafood restaurants in LA. According to Eater, Rich Crab specializes in ganjang-gejang (soy-marinated raw crab) and offers a generous set menu that includes spicy braised salmon head, kimchi pancakes, soy-marinated crab, spicy marinated crab, and crab stew.
Open Bank reveals incoming CEO Sang-kyo Oh’s contract details

4 weeks ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

Open Bank has disclosed the employment terms for incoming CEO Sang-kyo Oh, according to a public filing made on May 29. The contract states that Sang-kyo Oh will officially begin his five-year term as CEO on July 1, 2025, continuing through June 30, 2030. Unless either party provides written notice of termination at least 45 days in advance, the agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year terms.
Bank of Hope Signs MOU With K-SURE to Expand Korea Trade Finance

1 month ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

Bank of Hope has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE) to significantly expand financial support for Korean companies looking to enter or grow in the U.S. market. The MOU was signed on May 23 at the bank’s headquarters in Los Angeles, with President and CEO Kevin Kim and Vice President Jaeyong Jung of K-SURE in attendance, along with other senior representatives from both sides.
In-N-Out Named Most Popular U.S. Burger Chain by Yelp

1 month ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

To mark May 28, National Burger Day, Yelp released its ranking of the 25 most popular burger chains in the United States. The platform analyzed brands operating 100 or more locations nationwide, using metrics such as review volume, star ratings, and regional preferences. Loyalty within local communities also played a major role in the rankings.
Sushi Zanmai to Open First U.S. Restaurant in Koreatown LA

1 month ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

Sushi Zanmai, one of Japan’s most recognized sushi chains, is set to open its first U.S. location in Koreatown, Los Angeles. The new restaurant will occupy the former space of Sake House by Hikari inside Chapman Market, located at the intersection of 6th Street and Alexandria Avenue, according to local dining outlet Eater LA. The restaurant applied for a liquor license in February 2025, and signage was installed by late May, signaling visible progress.
Open Bank Expands with New Garden Grove Branch Opening in June

1 month ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

Open Bank is set to launch a new branch in Garden Grove, California, with a soft opening expected next month, marking a strategic expansion in a key multicultural hub. According to sources in the Korean American banking sector, Open Bank is currently renovating a unit at 9622 Garden Grove Blvd, situated in the front section of the plaza that houses Arirang Market. The space was previously occupied by HSBC until 2019 and has remained vacant since.
Bank of Hope Expands Korean Corporate Banking Support with New LA Center

1 month ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

Bank of Hope held a plaque ceremony on May 20 to mark the opening of its second Korean Corporate Banking Support Center at its Olympic Western branch (3267 W. Olympic Blvd.) in Los Angeles. The bank said the new center responds to the growing number of Korean businesses expanding into the U.S. due to the Trump administration’s protectionist policies and renewed emphasis on domestic manufacturing. This is the second such center after the first was established in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sang-bong Jung Wins Korean American Chamber of Commerce Election in Koreatown

1 month ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

Sang-bong Jung has been elected president of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles (KACCLA), winning a contested race during the organization’s regular board meeting on May 20 at the Oxford Palace Hotel in Koreatown. The vote marked KACCLA’s first leadership election in 12 years. Jung received 83 votes (65%), defeating opponent Gina Kim, who earned 43 votes. A total of 127 ballots were cast, including 60 absentee votes and 67 in-person votes. One ballot was declared invalid.
California Offers $50 Bonus for Opening 529 College Savings Plan by May 31

1 month ago | koreadailyus.com | Wonhee Cho

California residents who open a 529 college savings plan and commit to monthly auto-deposits of $50 for six months can receive a $50 cash bonus, as long as the account is opened by May 31. This incentive stands out compared to other states. Utah offers a $40 bonus, while Virginia provides $25. Some states use a lottery system to distribute larger rewards. In Pennsylvania, six participants who deposit at least $10 into a 529 account in May will each receive $5,529.

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