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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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Number of Patients Reporting Abnormal Symptoms After a Back Pain Procedure at a Gangneung Medical Facility Rises to 22: GANGNEUNG — An investigation is underway at a medical facility in Gangneung, South Korea, following a reported cluster of in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.08

Gyeongju and Mungyeong Tapped as New Pilot Education Development Zones, Boosting Regional Education and Economy: Gyeongju and Mungyeong, key cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do, have been newly selected as 'Pilot Education Development Zones,' a signifi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.08

A 77-year-old Argentine guide who went missing in a Paraguayan national park was found dead after six days.: Wenceslao Benoit, a 77-year-old Argentine tour guide who went missing in a Paraguayan national park on the 1st, was found dead aft ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.08

Special Counsel's Second Attempt to Arrest Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Fails Amid Stubborn Resistance: SEOUL—A special counsel team investigating allegations against former First Lady Kim Keon-hee has once again failed to execu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.07

Itaipu Transfers Decline Through July... Sharp Drop in Power Cession Compensation Cited as Cause: ASUNCIÓN - The amount of money transferred from the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant, one of Paraguay's main sources of rev ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.06

252 Studies Presented: National University of Asunción Holds Young Researchers Congress: The National University of Asunción (UNA) successfully kicked off its 19th Congress of Young Researchers and Innovators (JJ ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.08.06

President of Paraguay: "Surge in Beef Prices Has Eroded the Purchasing Power of the Poor": During the first anniversary ceremony of the "Zero Hunger" program, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña officially acknowled ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.06

Tagalog vs. Filipino: What's the Difference?: If you get the chance to travel to the Philippines' capital, Manila, and converse with locals, you'd likely assume the language th ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.05

"Your Hands Can Save a Heart: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), A Life-Saving Training for the Heart": In 2024, Christina Fores, a volunteer at a church in the Philippines, was required to undergo cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.05

Daejeon City Launches 2025 Social Survey to Improve Citizen Quality of Life: Daejeon City is conducting its "2025 Daejeon Social Survey" until September 12 to better understand citizens' quality of life and ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.04

Screen Time Soars, Teen VDT Syndrome on the Rise: A growing number of teenagers are experiencing a surge in physical and mental ailments commonly associated with prolonged use of d ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.02

COVID-19 Hospitalizations on the Rise in South Korea, Health Officials Urge Caution: SEOUL – South Korea is grappling with a new surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, with official data from the Korea Disease Co ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.02

Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over Mid-Air Panel Blowout: SEATTLE — Four flight attendants who were on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug blew off in mid-air last Jan ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.08.02

Independence Hall to Host Diverse Commemorative Events for the 80th Anniversary of Gwangbokjeol: To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol (National Liberation Day of Korea), the Independence Hall of Korea has prepared ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.01

Special Prosecutor Attempts to Enforce Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor' Case: As former President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to comply with the summons from the 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor,' the special prosec ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

Former Minister Lee Sang-min Arrested for Involvement in Illegal Martial Law Decree, Ordering Power and Water Cuts to Media Outlets: On December 3, 2024, former Minister of the Interior and Safety, Lee Sang-min, was arrested on charges of actively participating i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at Hwagae Battle Held to Honor Noble Sacrifice: On the 25th, the '75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at the Hwagae Battle' was solemnly held at the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.31

Daejeon Transportation Corporation Boosts 0 O'Clock Festival Atmosphere and Showcases City's Charm with 'Kkumssi Themed Train': Daejeon Transportation Corporation will operate the 'Kkumssi Themed Train' for the 'Daejeon 0 O'Clock Festival,' held from August ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Hanbat Arboretum's Wooden Architecture: International Designs Hint at a New Landmark for Daejeon: Daejeon City announced today, July 31, that it has selected 5 outstanding works out of 15 submissions in the conceptual design com ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Jeonju City Offers Six Public Wedding Venues to Ease Financial Burden on Young Couples: JEONJU – Jeonju City announced today a new initiative, "Wedding in Jeonju," aimed at alleviating the financial burden of wed ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.30