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Howard County board approves liquor license for Korean Barbecue Columbia
Summary
The Howard County Alcohol Board voted unanimously to grant a Class B (beer, wine and liquor) seven‑day on‑sale license to Charo Columbia LLC (Korean Barbecue Columbia). Board members expressed concerns about on‑site management and local hiring but approved the application after applicants described family business support and training plans.
Howard County Alcohol Board Chair Chen and fellow board members voted unanimously March 25 to approve a Class B (beer, wine and liquor) seven‑day on‑sale license for Charo Columbia LLC, the applicant behind Korean Barbecue Columbia.
The license was granted after applicants Jong Yin Han and Nam Tran testified about plans to operate a full‑service Korean barbecue restaurant at an approximately 5,595‑square‑foot location in Columbia, saying they would provide table grills, on‑site service and sell beer, wine and liquor. Chrissy Chang, who assisted the applicants as a consultant/interpreter, joined their testimony online.
The Board’s discussion centered on management and…
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