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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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South Korea Unveils Sweeping "De-plastic Roadmap" to Tackle Waste Crisis: Seoul — In a bold move to combat the nation's mounting plastic waste crisis, South Korea's government, led by the Ministry o ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.08.26

U.S. Tariff Change Puts K-Beauty on Notice, But Industry Remains Resilient: SEOUL - A new U.S. policy imposing tariffs on small-value parcels under $800 is sending ripples through South Korea's booming cros ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.26

Birth Rate in South Korea Projected to Rise for Second Consecutive Year: For the second year in a row, South Korea is expected to see an increase in its birth rate, a trend largely driven by a significan ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.08.26

Camping, an encounter with nature at the Paraguay Rally: With the World Rally Championship (WRC) taking place in Itapúa, Paraguay, hotel demand has surged, and camping has emerged ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.22

Surge in Digital Platform Use Among Minors, Urgent Need for Stronger Legal Protections: New legislation is being drafted to protect minors in the digital environment. This is a move by the government to shield children ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.22

Bucheon City Weaves Art and Mental Wellness, Empowering Youth to Find Their Inner Courage: BUCHEON – In an innovative effort to foster mental wellness and emotional expression among its youngest residents, Bucheon C ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.22

Ex-Presidential Candidate with 17 Convictions Arrested on New Fraud Charges: SEOUL – Song Jin-ho, a former independent presidential candidate, has been placed under arrest and detention on charges of i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.22

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Reverses Testimony in Martial Law Probe, Faces Imminent Arrest: SEOUL — In a dramatic twist to the ongoing investigation into the "December 3 illegal martial law" case, former Prime Minist ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.22

South Korea Takes Bold Step to Secure Youth's Financial Future: SEOUL—In a proactive move to address the looming crisis of youth pension insecurity, the South Korean government is set to l ...; Desk 2025.08.22

Daejeon Zero O'Clock Festival Sheds 'No-Fun City' Moniker, Becomes Representative Korean Festival with 2.16 Million Visitors: The 2025 Daejeon Zero O'Clock Festival has successfully concluded, attracting 2.16 million visitors. The downtown area of Daejeon ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.21

Geopolitical Tensions Flare as Nepal Reasserts Sovereignty Over Disputed Territories: KATHMANDU — In a decisive move that underscores escalating geopolitical tensions in the Himalayas, Nepal’s Ministry of ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.21

Indonesia's Stock Market Surges as BI's Fourth Rate Cut Fuels Property and Consumer Rally: JAKARTA – In a move that sent a wave of optimism across the Jakarta Stock Exchange (BEI), Bank Indonesia (BI) unexpectedly a ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.21

President Lee Commits to Backing Businesses, Strengthening Global Competitiveness at Inaugural Ceremony: SEOUL – In a grand ceremony that symbolically replaced his official inauguration, President Lee Jae-myung has outlined a vis ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.20

South Korean Supermarkets Hail Success of 'Living Coupons,' Push for Permanent System: SEOUL — The Korean Supermarket Cooperative Federation (KSCF) has reported overwhelming success with the initial distribution ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.20

Gangneung's Night Markets Emerge as Major Tourist Attractions, Revitalizing the Local Economy: GANGNEUNG—Night markets are lighting up the city of Gangneung, drawing large crowds of residents and tourists and bringing a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.18

South Korean Police Crack Down on 'Fixie' Bicycles: SEOUL — The National Police Agency of South Korea has announced a major crackdown on fixie bikes, a popular type of bicycle ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.18

Seoul Cracks Down on Unsanitary Restaurants Amid Summer Heat: SEOUL — The Seoul Metropolitan Government has revealed that it inspected 1,985 restaurants during the high-risk summer seaso ...; Desk 2025.08.18

LA Korean Education Center - Gyeongbuk Office of Education, Korean Culture Class Training Successfully Held in the U.S.: The LA Korean Education Center (Director Kang Jeon-hoon) and the Gyeongsangbuk-do Office of Education (Superintendent Lim Jong-sik ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.14

First Lady's Influence-Peddling Scandal: Gifts for Positions: SEOUL — A scandal of unprecedented scale is unfolding, alleging that First Lady Kim Keon-hee received millions of dollars in ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.14

Ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun Accused of Bypassing Military Chain of Command: SEOUL — A special prosecution team investigating the December 3rd state of emergency has reportedly uncovered evidence sugge ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.13