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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 Foreign Residents in Korea Hits Record High of 2.73 Million, Impact on Economy and Society Noted: Seoul, July 29, 2025 – The number of foreign nationals residing in Korea for various purposes such as study, work, and touri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

"That Guy's Voice" Caught by AI…Telecoms Declare War on New Financial Scams: In response to increasingly sophisticated financial scams like voice phishing and smishing, South Korea's three major mobile carri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

Korea-Japan Visa Unification Expected to Attract 1.84 Million Additional Tourists: A recent analysis suggests that if Korea and Japan were to unify their tourist visa systems, South Korea alone could see an additi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.29

Wedding Costs: Deepening Regional Disparity… Gangnam Exceeds National Average by ₩13 Million: For couples planning to marry, wedding expenses remain a significant burden, with regional disparities becoming particularly prono ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

President Lee Jae-myung pushes for special promotions for officials who were 'passive in illegal orders'... emphasizes tax normalization and support for re-establishment.: President Lee Jae-myung has ordered special promotions for officials who were passive in following illegal and unjust orders durin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.28

Heavy Rain and Sizzling Heat Hit Taiwan, Weather Advisories Issued Across the Island: On July 27, 2025, Taiwan is experiencing volatile weather conditions as it falls under the influence of a low-pressure system. At ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.27

New Horizons for Hong Kong's Culinary Scene: The Rise of Vietnamese Cuisine: In Hong Kong, a city renowned for its diverse culinary landscape, Vietnamese food is making a name for itself. Historically, Vietn ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.27

The 21st Bucheon International Youth Homestay: A Special Friendship Journey for Youths from 3 Countries: Bucheon City has held the '21st Bucheon International Youth Homestay' with youths from its sister cities. The event, which began w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.26

Independence Hall of Korea, Central America and Caribbean Korean Language School Association Cooperate to Strengthen History Education for Overseas Koreans: The Independence Hall of Korea and the Central America and Caribbean Korean Language School Association have signed a business agr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.26

Paraguay Expands HIV Diagnosis and Management Capacity to 15 Regions Nationwide: Asunción, Paraguay – Paraguay's National Program for HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Pronasida) is enhanc ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.07.25

Paraguay's Ministry of Education to Restructure Schools with Low Student Numbers: Aims to Address Budget Waste and Academic Underachievement: Paraguay's Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) is pushing forward with a large-scale project to reorganize educational instit ...; Desk 2025.07.25

U.S. Military Falling Behind in Drone Technology Competition and Its Background: Bureaucratic procedures and complex procurement processes are delaying the U.S. military's drone development and adoption, contras ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.25

Special Prosecutor Raids Former PM Han Duck-soo's Home, Launches Full-Scale Investigation into 'Martial Law Conspiracy' Allegations: The special prosecution team led by Cho Eun-seok today launched a surprise raid on the home of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.24

President Lee Jae-myung Strongly Warns Against "Severe Human Rights Violations" After 'Sri Lankan Worker Tied in Vinyl' Video: On July 24, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung expressed outrage upon seeing a shocking video. The video, which has sparked public ange ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.24

Air India Plane Crash: Allegations of Misidentified Remains and India's Response: On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (local time), the Indian government acknowledged claims by British bereaved families that the remains ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.24

Smartphone Use Before Age 13 Poses Fatal Risk to Adult Mental Health: A shocking study has revealed that owning a smartphone before the age of 13 can threaten adult mental health. Analyzing data from ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.23

Trump's Re-election: 6 Months In, Public Support for Hardline Immigration Policies Declines: Six months into his second term, public opinion polls indicate that support among Americans for President Donald Trump's hardline ...; Desk 2025.07.23

Congresswoman Dalia Estigarribia Advocates for Chemical Castration of Child Sex Offenders: A proposal has been put forth to introduce chemical castration to lower the recidivism rate of child sex offenders. On July 22, 20 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.23

Bucheon City Leads with AI: Driving Innovation in Welfare, Culture, and Industry: Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) introduces AI section for the first time, Gyeonggi AI Innovation Cluster als ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.22

Bucheon City Recruits Participants for Second Half of 'Nutrition Plus' Program for Pregnant Women and Infants: Bucheon City announced on the 22nd that it is recruiting participants for the second half of the 'Nutrition Plus Project' for 2025 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.22