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WestJet Sparks Outcry with Paid Recline Option on Economy Seats

CALGARY, AB—Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet has ignited a fierce debate after confirming plans to convert the reclining function on some economy class seats into a paid option. This move
U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike: New $100,000 Charge Primarily Targets Overseas Applicants

SEOUL/WASHINGTON D.C. — The controversial $100,000 fee increase for the U.S. H-1B specialty occupation visa, announced last month, will primarily be imposed on new applicants residing outside th

NATO Deputy Secretary General Pledges to Strengthen Substantive Cooperation with South Korea, Including Defense Industry

SEOUL - Radmila Šekerinska, Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), announced her intention to strengthen substantive cooperation with South Korea, with a str

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WORLD NATURE PROTECTION DAY 2025: A Global Call to Action on October 18th: BUENOS AIRES – Every year on October 18th, the world observes World Nature Protection Day (Día Mundial de la Protecci ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.18

KT Scandal Deepens: Illegal Cell Sites Double to 20, Exposing Data of 22,000 Customers: SEOUL — The controversy surrounding South Korean telecommunications giant KT has escalated dramatically, following the disco ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.17

Special Counsel Alleges Yoon Approved ‘Pyongyang Drone’ Operation to Justify Martial Law: Seoul, South Korea — The special counsel investigating alleged internal rebellion has announced it will indict former Presid ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.17

Gyeongju International Marathon Elevated to 'Elite Label' Status, Welcomes Record 15,000 Runners: GYEONGJU, South Korea—The 2025 Gyeongju International Marathon, a race renowned for its picturesque course through the heart ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.17

Unexpected Target: Brown Cars Top the List of Vehicles Most Attacked by Birds: A fascinating survey reveals a surprising correlation between a car's color and the frequency of bird droppings it accumulates. Ac ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.10.17

South Korean Organizations Suspend Cambodia Programs Amid Rising Safety Concerns: SEOUL, South Korea — A wave of cancellations and suspensions is sweeping across South Korea’s local governments, unive ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.17

Ha Nam to Host 'Global K-Pop Dance Challenge,' Drawing World-Class Influencers: HA NAM – Ha Nam City is set to become the epicenter of global K-Pop dance culture as it hosts the "2025 Global K-Pop Dance C ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.17

Innovative 'Deferred Medical Payment System' from Chungbuk Province Expands to Seoul and Gyeonggi: Seoul/Cheongju – An innovative social welfare policy pioneered by Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) Province, the 'Deferred Medic ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.10.17

Severe Student Misconduct Forces Record Expulsions, Transfers in South Korean Schools: SEOUL — An alarming surge in teacher authority infringements has forced South Korean schools to implement the severest disci ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.10.16

Tragedy Unveiled in Voice Phishing Case: South Korean Man Dies by Suicide After Losing $22,000: GWANGJU, South Korea—A devastating consequence of organized financial crime was brought to light this week in a South Korean ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.16

S. Korean News Publishers Demand AI Law Amendment to Mandate Training Data Disclosure: SEOUL—The Korean Association of Newspapers (KAN), led by President Lim Chae-cheong, has intensified its push for the revisio ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty for Chinese National in Brutal Sihwa Double Murder: ANSAN, South Korea — The prosecution has demanded the death penalty for Cha Cheol-nam (56), an ethnic Chinese national, who ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

South Korean Prosecutor Confesses 'Coupang Case' Cover-Up, Alleges Superiors Ordered Non-Indictment: SEOUL—In a dramatic disclosure before the National Assembly on Wednesday, an incumbent senior prosecutor publicly accused hi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

'Living Nightmare': South Koreans Reveal Horror of Torture in Cambodia Scam Compounds: SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia—Two South Korean nationals, identified as A (20s) and B (30s), have recounted their horrific ordeal ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

Korean Woman Found Dead Near Vietnam-Cambodia Border; Phishing Gang Link Probed: HANOI/SEOUL— South Korean authorities have launched an internal investigation into the death of a Korean woman found in Viet ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.16

Korean Gold Rush Overheats as 'Kimchi Premium' Hits Dangerous Levels: SEOUL—The global rally in gold, fueled by a weakening dollar and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, has hit South Kore ...; Desk 2025.10.15

Seoul Revives Key Dialogue Body in Major Unification Ministry Overhaul: SEOUL—South Korea's Ministry of Unification (MOU) announced a sweeping organizational restructuring on October 14, 2025, sig ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.15

Presidential Couple Demanded 'Dog Protocol' During France Visit: Embassy Officials Tasked with Pet Care: Seoul, South Korea — A recent revelation during a parliamentary audit has brought to light an unusual demand made by the off ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.13

U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Deployment of National Guard in Chicago, Upholds Federal Command for Now: CHICAGO—A U.S. federal appeals court has delivered a mixed ruling, halting the deployment of federalized National Guard troo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.13

Deadly Clan Clashes Erupt in Gaza as Israeli Forces Withdraw: GAZA CITY—In a dramatic internal conflict following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip, a fierce ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.13

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