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Koreatown

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers visiting Koreatown should consult general regional advisories; the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office notes updated travel information regarding entry requirements for the United States.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Koreatown month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Koreatown are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 24–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 7°C), and January the wettest (about 94 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January19.07.4948.3
February20.17.9808.9
March20.48.97310.0
April23.611.01811.1
May23.812.7911.5
June27.115.0612.2
July30.016.9213.1
August30.917.4912.2
September29.917.01010.9
October27.714.21310.1
November23.710.5369.1
December19.78.0878.0

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People and places shaping Koreatown

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2008

    Koreatowns in Western countries such as the United States and Canada have only been in place much later with the Los Angeles Koreatown receiving official recognition in 2008.

  2. Documented history · 1992

    In the 1992 Los Angeles riots, many Korean businesses were targeted where the signage only served to point out targets for rioters.

  3. 1992 Los Angeles riots targeting Korean businesses

    In the 1992 Los Angeles riots, many Korean businesses were targeted where the signage only served to point out targets for rioters.

  4. Official recognition of Los Angeles Koreatown

    Koreatowns in Western countries such as the United States and Canada have only been in place much later with the Los Angeles Koreatown receiving official recognition in 2008.

  5. 1992 Los Angeles Riots

    Many Korean businesses were targeted during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Current public leadership

  • Karen Bass

    Mayor of Los Angeles, actively visiting and inaugurating affordable housing projects in Koreatown.

People associated with this place

  • Karen Bass

    LA Mayor who campaigns and visits senior centers and affordable housing developments in Koreatown.

  • Steve Hilton

    California gubernatorial candidate who attended a Koreatown town hall meeting.

  • Jane Kim

    California Insurance Commissioner candidate who attended a Korean American Federation press conference in Koreatown.

  • Dosan Ahn Chang Ho

    Korean independence activist whose immigration to the United States with his wife marked the beginning of LA's Koreatown history.

  • Hwang Young-ah

    Korean artist who uses the Bom Retiro Koreatown community as a platform to exhibit her collections.

Historical figures

  • Dosan Ahn Chang Ho

    Korean independence activist who immigrated to the United States in 1902, initiating the history of LA's Koreatown.

  • David Deshler

    Recruiter for labourers for the Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association who facilitated early Korean migration to the United States.

Local business and employers

  • Hannam Supermarket

    A sizable supermarket located along North Road in the Vancouver/Burnaby Koreatown area.

  • H Mart

    A major Korean supermarket anchoring the Koreatown shopping and restaurant scene in areas such as Burnaby and Carrollton, Texas.

  • Caffe Bene

    Korean coffeehouse chain with 180 franchisees in the New York metropolitan area as of 2014.

  • Instituto Coreano Argentino

    A Korean school located on Avenida Carabobo within Buenos Aires's Barrio Coreano.

Newspapers and local media

  • Atlanta ChoSun

    A local daily Korean newspaper serving the Atlanta area.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Getty House

    The official residence of the mayor of Los Angeles, located an estimated five-minute walk from the Koreatown Senior Center.

  • Koreatown Senior Center

    A community center in Koreatown, Los Angeles visited by local leadership.

  • Wilshire Adult Day Health Care Center

    A senior welfare and community support center located in Koreatown, Los Angeles.

  • Hallyu Cultural Center

    A cultural center opened in São Paulo's Bom Retiro Koreatown offering classes in Korean language, K-pop dance, and traditional handicrafts.

  • Overpeck County Park

    Park in Bergen County, New Jersey, hosting the annual Chusok Korean Thanksgiving harvest festival tradition.

  • Korea Way

    The official nickname for the heart of Manhattan's Koreatown block on 32nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway.

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Koreatown, in brief

Koreatown is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Koreatown took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Koreatown

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Koreatown

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Koreatown

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Koreatown

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Koreatown

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08 · Questions

Questions about Koreatown

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Frequently Asked Questions about Koreatown

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Koreatown located and what are its coordinates?

Koreatown is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 34.0578, -118.3009, with an elevation of 61 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Koreatown?

Koreatown has a recorded population of approximately 124,281 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Koreatown?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Koreatown include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Koreatown?

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