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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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A surfer dies in a shark attack in Sydney, Australia, marking the fourth casualty of the year.: Sydney — A tragic accident occurred on September 6 (local time) when a 57-year-old male surfer died from a shark attack at L ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.09.07

Large-Scale Immigration Crackdown in Georgia, U.S.: Is it Targeting Korean Companies Under the Guise of "Protecting American Jobs"?: A large-scale crackdown on undocumented immigrants led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Georgia has drawn sign ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.07

Danha's New Collection Bridges Cultures with "Borderless Palette": SEOUL— Hanbok designer Kim Dan-ha, celebrated for her work with global superstar group Blackpink, is set to captivate the fa ...; Desk 2025.09.05

US Professor Criticizes 'Tariff Bomb' on India, Urges Apology: NEW YORK — A leading U.S. political economy professor has sharply criticized the Trump administration's decision to impose a ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.04

Free Speech Group Sues Texas to Block Campus Protest Restrictions: AUSTIN, Texas – A national free speech advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in federal court to halt a new Texas law that impo ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.04

Texas Lawmakers Scramble for Last-Minute Deal on THC Products: AUSTIN — In an unexpected eleventh-hour twist, Texas lawmakers are scrambling to forge a compromise to tighten regulations o ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.09.04

San Bernardino Man Seeks Public's Help to Find Missing Pet Tortoise: SAN BERNARDINO — A San Bernardino man is reaching out to the public for help in the search for his missing pet tortoise, Dol ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.04

Global Esports Federation Announces Key Leadership and 2026 Games Program: LOS ANGELES – The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has officially confirmed the program for the Los Angeles 2026 Global Espor ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.04

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Drawing Crowds to Witness Fiery Spectacle: HONOLULU, HAWAII — Eager crowds are flocking to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, drawn by the mesmerizing spectacle of founta ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.04

South Korean Speaker Woos China's Xi on APEC Invitation Amid Regional Tensions: SEOUL – In a diplomatic move reflecting the delicate balance of power in Northeast Asia, South Korean National Assembly Spea ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.03

The National Electricity Administration (ANDE) Union Announces Escalation of Protests Against New 'Ministry of Mining and Energy': ASUNCION — The National Electricity Administration (ANDE) labor union, Sitrande, has announced it will intensify its protest ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.03

Catholic Doctors' Association Opposes In Vitro Fertilization Bill: The Catholic Doctors' Association of Paraguay has expressed strong opposition to the 'National Assisted Reproduction Program (Pron ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.03

Transit Drivers' Strike Called Off, Government and Union Reach Tentative Agreement on 'Labor Rights Guarantee': Ahead of a major overhaul of the public transportation system, the government and bus drivers have reached a dramatic agreement on ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.03

Political Ploy Using Children's Innocence Draws Sharp Rebuke from Acting Mayor of Ciudad del Este: Acting Mayor of Ciudad del Este, María Portillo, recently issued a strong criticism of politicians for using a Children's D ...; Desk 2025.09.03

Luccan Councilwoman Files Complaint Against President Santiago Peña for Alleged Violence Against Women: Belén Maldonado, a councilwoman for the municipality of Luque, Paraguay, has filed a criminal complaint with the Public Min ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.03

Ministry of Education Confirms Cheating on Teacher Appointment Exams... Exams in 4 Regions Nullified: The Ministry of Education has officially confirmed that cheating was discovered in the recently held teacher appointment exams and ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.03

Asunción Technical School, Classroom Ceiling Collapses…Parents Raise Safety Concerns: A portion of a classroom ceiling collapsed at the Carlos Antonio López Technical and Vocational School in Asunción, ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.03

Asunción, a Step Towards New Urban Innovation: Historic District and Coastal Revitalization Projects Get Underway in Earnest: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – The Paraguayan capital of Asunción is officially moving forward with a large-scale projec ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.03

Asunción's New Mayor Reverses Eviction Order for Itá Pytã Punta Residents: ASUNCIÓN – The newly appointed mayor of Asunción, Luis Bello, has announced the withdrawal of a forced evictio ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.03

South Korean Mayor Protests at White House, Urging U.S. to Lower Steel Tariffs: Washington, D.C. – In an urgent plea to the U.S. government, Pohang Mayor Lee Kang-deok staged a protest outside the White H ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.02