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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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Escape the Heat in the City: Bucheon Supia Botanical Garden Extends Night Hours and Offers Special Programs: To help citizens combat the summer heat, Bucheon City is expanding the evening operation of the Supia Botanical Garden and introdu ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.17

Bucheon City Enhances Communication with North Korean Defectors: "210, Bucheon TalkTalk" City Hall Tour Successfully Concluded: Bucheon City provided a meaningful platform for communication with North Korean defectors through the "210, Bucheon TalkTalk" city ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.17

"City Administration Through Children's Eyes": Bucheon City Recruits Junior Reporters: Bucheon City announced on the 16th that it will recruit members for the "2025 Bucheon City Junior Reporter Group" from July 22nd t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.17

Bucheon City to Host 'I LOVE Gangneung' Themed Event with Gangneung City: Bucheon City, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of its sisterhood ties with Gangneung City, will co-host the 'I LOVE Gangne ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.17

Daejeon City Wins 2025 Korea Local Autonomy Development Grand Prize: Daejeon City (Mayor Lee Jang-woo) has been honored with the Grand Prize in the Metropolitan category at the '2025 Korea Local Auto ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.17

Chungnam Province and Cities/Counties Hold Emergency Meeting to Prepare for Heavy Rain: Chungcheongnam-do Province and its 15 cities and counties held an emergency meeting to prepare for heavy rainfall, once again chec ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.17

Daejeon City Completes 2025 Indoor and Rooftop Garden Project: Daejeon City successfully completed the '2025 Indoor and Rooftop Garden Creation Project' in July, having commenced construction i ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.17

Daejeon City and 8 Old Downtown Merchant Associations Join Hands for Fair Practices: On the 17th, Daejeon City signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 8 merchant associations from the old downtown area for t ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.17

Trauma Hospital Begins Modernization Project with Investment of ₲30 Billion: ASUNCION – The Paraguayan Ministry of Public Health has announced the commencement of a major modernization project for the ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.16

Fundación Renaci Holds Third Charity Gala: Fundraising for Paraguay's First Integrated Well-being Center for Pediatric Cancer: ASUNCIÓN – Fundación Renaci will host its third annual charity gala dinner to raise funds for the construction ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.16

Fundación Renaci to Host 3rd Charity Gala: Raising Funds for Paraguay's First Integrated Well-being Center for Pediatric Cancer: ASUNCIÓN – Fundación Renaci will host its 3rd Charity Gala Dinner to raise funds for the construction of Parag ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.16

Shocking Report: Only 36 Out of 186 Law Programs in Korea Obtain Accreditation: A shocking report has revealed that out of 186 law programs nationwide, only 36 have received valid accreditation. This figure, re ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.16

IPS Ophthalmology Reduces Waiting Time from 3 Months to 22 Days with the Latest OCT Introduction: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – The Ophthalmology Service of the Social Security Institute (IPS) has acquired a state-of-the-art ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.16

IPS Ophthalmology Cuts Waiting Time from 3 Months to 22 Days with New OCT Device: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – The Social Welfare Institute (IPS) Ophthalmology service has acquired a state-of-the-art Optical ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.16

Asunción's Mercado N° 4 Faces Safety Emergency: Collapse Risk and Severe Structural Flaws: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Mercado N° 4, a prominent market in Asunción, Paraguay, is facing a severe safety eme ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.16

Corruption at Asunción International Airport: Large Bribery Scheme Uncovered, One Customs Official Detained, Three Under Investigation: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – A sudden raid at the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) office within Silvio Pettirossi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.16

Bill Mandating Telecoms to Provide Information for Missing Persons Search Passed by Lower House: The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies has granted partial approval to a bill that aims to revolutionize missing persons search protoc ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.16

MetaTexture Launches Plant-Based Egg Alternative, Revolutionizing Kimbap and Foodservice: SEOUL, South Korea – Food tech innovator MetaTexture has unveiled a groundbreaking plant-based egg alternative, poised to tr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.16

Special Prosecutor to Attempt Third Forced Appearance of Former President Yoon, Demanding Presence by 2 PM: SEOUL, South Korea – The special prosecution team investigating the December 3, 2024, emergency martial law declaration is e ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.16

Paraguay Hosts the 26th International Conference on Science and Life: Discussing Challenges in the Postmodern Era: The 26th International Conference on Science and Life (CICV) will be held from July 24th to 26th, 2025, at the Convention Hall of ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.15