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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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The Dos and Don'ts of Kitchen Foils: Why Marinated Meats and Microwaves Don't Mix with Aluminum: Seoul, South Korea – While convenient kitchen staples, aluminum and parchment foils each come with specific guidelines for s ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.02

Court Orders Full Compensation, Damages in Dog Attack Lawsuit: GWANGJU, South Korea – A local court has ruled in favor of a plaintiff whose companion dog was severely injured in an unprov ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.02

Hongseong-gun Opens Nation's First Comprehensive Treatment Center for Developmentally Delayed Children: Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam Province, announced on July 2nd the official launch of the "Hongseong Dream Nurturing Center," a ded ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.02

Sweeter Than Sweat: The Second Annual Chuncheon Potato Festival Concludes Successfully: CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province – The scorching summer heat was no match for the vibrant enthusiasm of over 1,000 participants a ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.02

North Korea Reportedly Deploys Russian-Supplied Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System in Pyongyang: PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korea has reportedly deployed the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 mobile air defense system in its ca ...; Desk 2025.07.02

South Korea's Rebellion Probe Intensifies: Former PM Han, Minister Ahn Summoned as Martial Law Aftermath Unfolds: SEOUL, South Korea – The special prosecution team investigating the controversial December 3rd emergency martial law declara ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.02

Incheon's "1,000-Won Housing" Welcomes First Residents One Year After Policy Announcement: INCHEON, South Korea – Incheon's highly anticipated "1,000-Won Housing" initiative has officially begun welcoming its first ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.02

Democratic Party Vows Full-Scale Prosecutorial Reform as Chief Prosecutor Resigns: SEOUL, South Korea – Kim Byung-kee, interim leader and floor leader of South Korea's Democratic Party (DP), announced today ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.02

Vehicle Operating Permit Renewal Deadline Approaching: National Municipalities Extend Hours for Citizen Convenience: With the national deadline for vehicle operating permit renewals approaching on the 30th of this month, many municipalities are ex ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.01

Paraguay: 6 Departments Under Rain, Storm, and Hail Alert: ASUNCIÓN – The Paraguayan Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) today issued a weather alert for six departm ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.07.01

Paraguay: Salto del Guairá Shootout, Armed Suspects Killed: At least three armed individuals were killed in a shootout during a joint operation by the Joint Task Force (FTC) and the National ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.01

100 Couples United in Moving Religious Ceremony: San Antonio, Paraguay – This past Saturday morning, June 28, approximately 100 couples gathered in San Antonio, Central Depa ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.01

Hidden Gems of the Asteroid Belt: 10 Asteroids Bearing Paraguay's Legacy: Canopus Observatory, Paraguay's mobile planetarium, is celebrating the upcoming Asteroid Day this Monday by shining a light on 10 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.01

Paraguay Promotes Free Civil Marriages with "Paraguay se casa" Campaign: The Paraguayan government has launched the "Paraguay se casa" (Paraguay is marrying) campaign, a nationwide initiative to support ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.30

Poncho Delivery to Indigenous Students in Itapúa: Amidst a fierce cold snap in Itapúa, officials from Health Region VII demonstrated an exemplary act of giving. They deliver ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.30

Paraguay to Fully Implement Advance Passenger Information System by Year-End: Asunción – The Paraguayan National Directorate of Migration (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones) announced toda ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.30

Spent Batteries: A Serious Threat to Human Health if Improperly Disposed Of: A warning has been issued that spent batteries, if discarded without proper treatment, can pose a serious threat to human health. ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.06.30

DINA VISA Reissues Warning on Counterfeit Botox Distribution: Consumers Urged to Exercise Extreme Caution: Paraguay's National Directorate of Health Surveillance (Dinavisa) has once again issued a health alert regarding the domestic circ ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.30

Concrete Plant Construction Controversy Intensifies in Luque Residential Area: Residents of the Zárate Isla neighborhood in Luque, Paraguay, are vehemently opposing the establishment of a private concre ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.30

Asunción City Streams, Seriously Polluted… Environmental Crisis Escalates Due to Lack of Master Plan: Streams in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, are suffering from severe pollution. In particular, a recent incident where t ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.30