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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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Gwangju Fire Department Successfully Concludes Paraguay Firefighting Capacity Building Project, Elevating Global Status: The Gwangju Fire & Safety Headquarters has successfully completed the 'Paraguay Self-Defense Firefighting Capacity Building Pr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.15

Chungcheongnam-do Seeks Ways to Expand Exchange and Cooperation with Uzbekistan: Chungcheongnam-do Province is accelerating efforts to broaden its engagement in Central Asia by seeking practical ways to expand c ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.15

Bucheon Astronomical Science Museum Expands 'City of Star' Night Program to 5 Days a Week for Summer Vacation: The Bucheon Astronomical Science Museum (Director Lee Jong-su) is significantly expanding the operation of its popular night progr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.14

Bucheon, A Festival of Summer Flowers: Hydrangea Trails Bloom at Sangdong Lake Park and Dodang Park: July 14, 2025, Bucheon is filled with the fresh scent of summer. As part of its seasonal flower landscaping project, Bucheon City ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.14

"Beyond Borders, A Unified Powerful Chungnam"...Leading the Way for Korean Unification: Chungnam Province has pledged to not only improve the quality of life for North Korean defectors in the province but also to take ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.14

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang: "Concerns about Chinese Military Modernization? No Need to Worry.": SEOUL – As the U.S. government expresses concerns that its advanced semiconductor technology could be used for the moderniza ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.14

Homeless Man Sentenced to 1 Year and 6 Months in Prison for Breaking Into Home and Cooking Ramen: A homeless man in his 60s who broke into another person's home, cooked ramen, and committed theft has been sentenced to real priso ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.13

Seoul Experiences 73 Sinkholes in First Half of Year, Gangnam Area Most Affected, Urgent Need for Deteriorated Sewer Pipe Maintenance: Seoul saw 73 ground subsidence (sinkhole) incidents in the first half of this year, meaning a sinkhole appeared every 2 to 3 days. ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.13

Cheonan City to Increase Transportation Subsidy for Pregnant Women from ₩300,000 to ₩500,000: Cheonan City announced on the 11th that it plans to increase the transportation subsidy for pregnant women from the current ₩300,0 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.12

2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo Generates 8.5 Billion Won in Economic Impact with 350,000 Visitors: The "2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo" recorded 356,448 visitors and a direct economic impact of 8.51 billion won. Cheonan City announ ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.12

The Democratic Party fiercely attacked the 'Libakschool special treatment allegations', stating, "Presidential Office intervention must be thoroughly investigated.": A far-right organization, Libakschool, is raising suspicions of external pressure in the Ministry of Education's "Neulbom School" ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.12

Why Flight Attendants Avoid Onboard Coffee: The Uncomfortable Truth About Aircraft Water Tanks: Former and current airline flight attendants have confessed to not drinking coffee or tea onboard, raising questions about the san ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.07.12

Canada's Wonderland Unveils Record-Breaking Coaster 'AlpenFury': Thrills and Charity Combined!: Canada's Wonderland amusement park in Vaughan, Ontario, will officially open 'AlpenFury,' Canada's longest, tallest, and fastest l ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.12

Sydney Korean Community Centre to Undergo Renovation with NSW Government Support: SYDNEY, Australia – A long-awaited renovation project for the Sydney Korean Community Centre has been given the green light. ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.11

Bucheon's Songnae National Sports Center Opens State-of-the-Art Swimming Pool and Gym to Citizens: Starting July 1st, Bucheon City began operating the public indoor swimming pool and gym within the Songnae National Sports Center ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.11

"Chungnam Dominates Farm-to-Rural Migration" - Over 7,200 Consultations in First Half of Year: The Chungnam Provincial Agricultural Research & Extension Services announced on the 10th that they achieved significant result ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.11

Proactive Disaster Preparedness: 'Emergency Relief Kits' Produced to Enhance Citizen Safety: CHUNGNAM PROVINCE – Chungnam Province announced on the 10th that it is pursuing a project to produce "emergency relief kits" ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.11

"Youth-Friendly City Designation" - Province and Cities/Counties Go All Out: Chungnam Province took its first step towards creating cities where young people want to live by holding a "Briefing Session on th ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.11

Old Land Register Koreanization and Digitization Effects 'Excellent': Chungcheongnam-do announced on the 13th that the 'Old Land Register Koreanization Digital Construction Project', which was the fir ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.11

Chungnam Province to Draw Up Blueprint for Island Development Together with Residents: Chungnam Province has organized a meeting to hear opinions from 6 cities/counties and experts before establishing the '2nd Compreh ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.11