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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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Polar Researchers Identify Natural 'Cooling' Mechanism in the Arctic: SEOUL — The Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) has announced the discovery of a natural feedback mechanism in the Arctic ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.08.13

Fighting the Drunk: Firefighter Activity Disruption Is on the Rise: Disruptions to the on-site activities of Seoul firefighters are an annual occurrence, and eight out of ten perpetrators are intoxi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.13

Democrats Push to Pass 'Judicial Reform Bill,' Including Expanding Supreme Court Justices to 30, Before Chuseok: The Democratic Party of Korea has announced its goal to pass a judicial reform bill, which includes increasing the number of Supre ...; Desk 2025.08.13

I will translate the provided Korean text into English. I will ensure the translation is accurate and maintains the original tone and context.: The U.S. State Department’s 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices have raised concerns about restrictions on press ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.13

A million foreign talents can drive 6% GDP growth: KCCI report says increasing registered foreigners is key to economic revitalization.: According to a report titled "Analysis of the Economic Effects of Attracting Foreign Citizens," co-researched by the Korea Chamber ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.13

North Korean Hacker 'Kimsuky' Computer Hacked... Evidence of Infiltration into South Korean Government and Businesses Found: A working computer belonging to a hacker from the North Korean hacking organization 'Kimsuky' has reportedly been infiltrated by e ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.13

The arrest of Kim Keon-hee and the start of a new phase in the special counsel investigation: a comprehensive probe into alleged government interference: The special counsel team, led by Special Prosecutor Min Joong-ki, has successfully secured an arrest warrant for Kim Keon-hee, off ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.13

TASHU Bicycles, Cotton Candy, and a Kkumdori Keyring! Unique Booths at the Daejeon 0 O'Clock Festival Gain Attention: A unique experiential booth utilizing Daejeon's public bicycle service, Tashu, is gaining significant popularity at the 2025 Daeje ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.12

"ON:CHUNGNAM" Finale Lights Up Boryeong Mud Festival, Showcasing the Present State of Local Music Creation: On August 9th and 10th, the Boryeong Mud Festival, Korea's representative summer festival, was filled with the heat of music. The ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.12

2025 Daejeon 0-si Festival Attracts 870,000 Visitors in First Three Days, Setting a New Record: The unprecedented success of the 2025 Daejeon 0-si Festival was driven by unusually cool weather in early August and an increase i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.12

Korea and Vietnam Forge Stronger Strategic Ties: SEOUL – In a meeting that underscored the deepening relationship between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam, Prime Minister K ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.12

East Asian Agricultural Ministers Reconvene After Seven-Year Hiatus to Confront Regional and Global Challenges: Incheon, South Korea—Agricultural ministers from South Korea, China, and Japan convened in a landmark meeting today, marking ...; Desk 2025.08.11

Statistics Korea Seeks 29,828 Field Staff for 2025 Census: Statistics Korea announced on Monday, August 11, that it is recruiting 29,828 field staff to conduct the 2025 Population and Housi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

South Korea and Vietnam Enhance Cooperation in Energy and Supply Chains: SEOUL – South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to significantly expand their cooperation in the fields of industry, supply chai ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.11

DAEJEON CITY CONFIRMS FIRST JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS MOSQUITO OF THE YEAR ‘Warning to be Cautious of Mosquito Bites’: The Daejeon Institute of Health and Environment has issued a special warning to citizens after confirming the first 'Culex tritaen ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.10

Daejeon City and Nanjing City Forge Friendship Through International Sports Exchange: Daejeon and Nanjing City in China are actively continuing their exchange through the '2025 Daejeon-Nanjing International Sports In ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.10

Korea Faces Colon Cancer Crisis; Early Screening Urged: South Korea is grappling with a significant public health challenge, holding the unenviable distinction of having the highest colo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.08

Prosecution's Efforts Intensify Ahead of Kim Keon-hee's Arrest Warrant Hearing: SEOUL – The special prosecutor's office is intensifying its efforts to prove the necessity of arresting First Lady Kim Keon- ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.08.08

The Rising Cost of Car Insurance: The Culprit is Insurance Fraud: A recent report by Hana Financial Research Institute titled "Insurance Fraud, the Main Culprit of My Rising Premiums" highlights a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.08

Migrant Worker Critically Injured in Electrocution at POSCO E&C Site: GWANGMYEONG, GYEONGGI-DO — A tragic incident at a POSCO E&C construction site in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, has once agai ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.08