Mon Mar 31 08:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Korea Times Online Cracks Down on Harmful Comments, Reports on Diverse Community News

**Los Angeles, CA** – The Korea Times online platform announced a strengthened moderation policy to combat harmful comments, while also reporting on a wide range of community news. The new policy, effective immediately, will result in the immediate deletion of comments containing inappropriate content, including hate speech, personal attacks, impersonation, and any violation of Korean law. Repeated offenses may lead to a one-week ban from commenting. The platform emphasizes that comments that constitute defamation, privacy violations, or other illegal activities will be subject to legal repercussions.

This announcement follows a recent incident where a user posted inflammatory comments about actor Kim Soo-hyun. The platform’s statement strongly cautions against spreading unsubstantiated rumors and emphasizes that evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible in court.

Beyond this moderation update, the Korea Times reported on a variety of community events and achievements:

* **Local Politics:** All five City Council members in Cerritos are Asian-American.
* **Community Services:** The Korean-American Family Counseling Center hosted a seminar on depression. The Greater LA Scouting awarded a Silver Beaver award.
* **Scholarships:** The Buena Park Cable Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for communications majors. A golf tournament raised funds for the Southwest Federation of Korean Associations’ scholarship program.
* **Education:** New Covenant Academy expanded with a second campus. Korea University celebrated its 120th anniversary.
* **Arts and Culture:** A short film about Korean War orphans, “Children of War,” premiered.
* **Crime:** A Korean-American man in Las Vegas was arrested for arson and vandalism involving Tesla vehicles.
* **Politics and Activism:** APIAVote strongly opposed Donald Trump’s voting restrictions. The article also mentions Trump’s upcoming announcement of reciprocal tariffs and the impact of his administration’s immigration policies.
* **Anniversaries:** The 122nd anniversary of Korean immigration to the US was commemorated in Hawaii.
* **Other News:** The article mentions coverage of Hyundai’s vehicle safety ratings, an actress facing infidelity accusations, and sports news concerning Son Heung-min and Luka Dončić.

The Korea Times continues to serve as a major news source for the Korean-American community, balancing its commitment to free speech with the responsibility of maintaining a respectful and safe online environment.

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