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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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Trump’s New 'Timepiece' Collection, Ranging up to $100,000, Sparks Ethics Debate: President Donald Trump has aggressively launched a new line of watches, promoting the timepieces directly in advertisements aired ...; Desk 2025.10.13

US Moves to Bar Chinese Airlines from Russian Airspace Amid Trade Tensions: Washington, D.C. — The Donald Trump administration has proposed a measure that would bar Chinese airlines from flying throug ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.12

AI's Alibi-Seeker: Suspected Arsonist of 'LA's Worst Wildfire' Arrested After ChatGPT Record Revealed: Los Angeles, CA – The man allegedly responsible for the catastrophic "Palisades Fire" that devastated parts of Los Angeles i ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.10.12

Phu Quoc Ascends to Asia's Most Beautiful Island, Dethroning Bali in Prestigious Reader Survey: HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam's largest island, Phu Quoc, has secured a significant victory in the global tourism landscape, offi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.12

Decades of Global Conservation Effort Yields Triumph: Green Sea Turtle Status Improves: GENEVA, Switzerland — The global conservation community is celebrating a significant victory as the International Union for ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.12

Ex-President Yoon Allegedly Ordered Guns to Thwart Arrest, Deleted Evidence: SEOUL, South Korea — Startling court testimony emerged on October 10, 2025, alleging that the Presidential Security Service ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.10

Ultrasound Revolution: Non-Invasive Sound Waves Offer New Hope for Cancer Treatment: A revolutionary medical technology, histotripsy, is shifting the paradigm of cancer treatment, offering a non-invasive, non-therma ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.10

Hyundai's Autonomous Hydrogen Truck Named to TIME's 'Best Inventions of 2025': SEOUL/SANTA CLARA, CA—Hyundai Motor Company's cutting-edge XCIENT Fuel Cell autonomous truck has been honored as one of TIME ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.10.10

US Man Charged for Allegedly Throwing HIV-Positive Blood at Medical Staff: Raleigh, NC – A 25-year-old North Carolina man, Cameron Gilchrist, is facing serious charges after allegedly removing an IV ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.10

Jeongeup Vows to Eradicate Illegal Activities, Price Gouging with 'Three No' Campaign at Naejangsan Maple Season: JEONGEUP, North Jeolla Province—Jeongeup City is mobilizing all efforts to ensure a safe, pleasant, and orderly visit for to ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.10.10

Unification Church Leader Han Hak-ja Indicted on Political Collusion and Embezzlement Charges: The leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja (82), has been indicted and committed to trial in custody by a special counsel te ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.10

Plan International Launches Global Campaign to End Child Marriage on International Day of the Girl: Plan International Korea, a global humanitarian and development NGO, announced today a major campaign to raise awareness about the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.10

Eight Chinese Nationals Apprehended in Daring Sea Smuggling Attempt Off Taean Coast: TAEAN, South Korea — Eight Chinese nationals were arrested by the South Korean Coast Guard near Taean, South Chungcheong Pro ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.10

Korean MMA Fighter Arrested in Japan for Smuggling Gold Disguised as Medals: Osaka, Japan – A Korean mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, identified by local media as a participant in the popular Japanese ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.10

Albert Einstein's 'Beloved Violin' Fetches Record Price at Auction: CIRENCESTER, UK - A violin once owned and cherished by physicist Albert Einstein sold for a staggering £860,000 (approximate ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.10.10

Seoul Eases Regulations on Urban Homestays to Attract Foreign Tourists: SEOUL — South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced a significant relaxation of regulations ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

Cultural Clash Ignites After Manchester City Extends Korean Chuseok Greetings: SEOUL/LONDON—English Premier League club Manchester City has found itself at the center of a heated cultural controversy aft ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.10.10

South Korea's Cultural Heritage Facing Extinction as Artisans Age: SEOUL—South Korea’s precious traditional crafts, many of which have recently captured global attention through the pop ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.10

Online Counterfeit Cosmetics Surge in South Korea, Perfume Complaints Dominate: SEOUL, South Korea – Consumers in South Korea are urged to exercise extreme caution when purchasing cosmetics online, as the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

South Korean University Student Kidnapped, Tortured to Death in Cambodia: A tragic case has come to light involving a South Korean university student (22) from Yecheon-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, who was kid ...; Desk 2025.10.10

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