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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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Chungnam Province's Largest Fire Station 'Born': Chungnam Province's largest fire station, which will lead disaster response and realize a safe Chungnam, has opened its doors. Ch ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.25

Corporate Demonstrations Lead to Investment Attraction: Daejeon City held the '2025 First Half Demonstration Performance Exchange' on June 24th at Lotte Hotel Daejeon, with over 100 part ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.25

Biggest Jackpot in Philippine History: 28-Year-Old Factory Worker Wins 935 Million Pesos Through BingoPlus: MANILA, Philippines – A historic record was set in Philippine gaming history. A 28-year-old factory worker from Mandaluyong ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.24

The Mystery of Taal Volcano Lake: 34 Missing Cockfighters, What's the Truth?: The disappearance of 34 cockfighters that shook the Philippines has taken a new turn. A shocking testimony claiming that these ind ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.24

Gyeongnam Province Intelligently Prevents Forest Fires with On-Device AI: Gyeongsangnam Province is establishing an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based forest fire response system to minimize fo ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.06.24

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te Declares "Taiwan is a Sovereign Nation," Vows Direct Response to Chinese Threats: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te reiterated on June 22 in a national address in New Taipei City that Taiwan is an undeniable sovere ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.06.23

Drugs: The Voices of Hidden Victims – Singapore's 'Museum of Us' Campaign: Every third Friday in May, Singapore commemorates 'Drug Victims Remembrance Day,' acknowledging the harm caused by drug abuse and ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.23

Philippines 'Forced Drug Administration to Announcer' Case: The True Identity of Red Notice Suspect Mr. Kwon and Allegations of Criminal Involvement: An Interpol Red Notice has been issued for South Korean businessman Mr. Kwon (active name 'Jae-rim'), who is accused of forcibly a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.23

Philippines' HIV Emergency: A New Phase with 'Yeztugo' Approval?: With a sharp increase in the number of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infections, the Philippines is facing a health emergency ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.23

Good Gang-An Hospital, Invites Filipino Medical Professionals... Reaffirming International Standing of Emergency Medical System: Busan Good Gang-An Hospital proves its international medical capabilities by hosting Filipino medical professionals for an observa ...; Desk 2025.06.23

Philippines-Origin Drug Smuggling and Investment Fraud: 40-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Heavy Prison Term, Exposing the 'Swamp of Overseas Crime': A 40-year-old man, identified as A, has been sentenced to a hefty 12 years in prison for large-scale drug smuggling from overseas ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.23

U.S. Embassy in Paraguay Announces Resumption of Visa Interviews and Stricter Screening Criteria: The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay has announced the resumption of visa application interviews, simultaneously releasing information on ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.23

2025 Paraguay Expedition: Tracking the Fossilization Process in Real-Time: Professor Jason Moore of the University of New Mexico (UNM) Honors College is set to lead a groundbreaking "Future Fossils on Fans ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.23

Cyber Attack Emergency: Paraguayan Government Systems on the Brink of Collapse Due to Consecutive Hacking Incidents: On June 22, 2025, the Paraguayan government was rocked by shocking news. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologie ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.23

Paraguayan Researchers Open New Horizons in Tuberculosis Treatment Monitoring: Tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains a serious public health concern world ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.23

Paraguay, the Politics of Indifference: The Shadow of Toxic Waste and Unsustainable Development: On June 22, 2025, Paraguay faces deep environmental challenges, amidst the legacy of a famous remark by a former president: "Use a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.23

Jeonnam Province Bolsters Support for Growing Multicultural Families Amid Demographic Shifts: Muan, Jeollanam-do – As South Korea grapples with an aging population and persistent labor shortages, particularly in its ru ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.06.22

Asiana Airlines Flight Returns to Incheon After Engine Malfunction: SEOUL – An Asiana Airlines Airbus A330-300 aircraft, operating as flight OZ108 bound for Tokyo’s Narita International ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.22

Incheon Bridge Gridlocked After Cargo Container Falls, Injuring Two Amid Strong Winds: Incheon, South Korea – A major traffic disruption and a collision on the Incheon Bridge yesterday afternoon left two individ ...; Desk 2025.06.21

South Korean Regulators Investigate Coupang Over Forced Redirect Ads: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.21