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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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President Lee Appoints Six Assistant Special Prosecutors Amidst Triple-Pronged Investigations: SEOUL, South Korea – President Lee Jae-myung has swiftly appointed six assistant special prosecutors to join Special Prosecu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.21

Yeongcheon Cheongjebi Elevated to National Treasure Status, Illuminating Silla's Ancient Engineering Prowess: Yeongcheon, Gyeongbuk Province – The "Yeongcheon Cheongjebi," a pair of ancient Silla Dynasty steles that chronicle the cons ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.21

Heavy Rains Batter Central South Korea as Monsoon Season Commences: SEOUL, South Korea – Central South Korea experienced its first day of the official monsoon season with torrential downpours ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.21

Daejeon Addresses Youth Housing Through Innovative Citizen Engagement: DAEJEON, South Korea – Daejeon City has successfully concluded a pivotal policy workshop focused on "Youth Housing," marking ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.20

Chungnam Fire Department Promotes Integrity Through Cultural Performance: Cheonan, South Korea – The Chungnam Fire Department is taking an innovative approach to fostering a culture of integrity wit ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.20

Chungnam Province Enhances Disaster Response Capabilities Through "Safe Chungnam" Drill: TAEAN, South Korea - Chungnam Province announced today that it conducted the "2025 Disaster Preparedness Safe Chungnam Drill" on J ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.20

Samcheok City Hosts 25th Youth Integrated Arts Festival, Showcasing Local Youth Cultural and Artistic Talents: Samcheok City is set to host the 25th Samcheok Youth Integrated Arts Festival for five days, from June 20th (Friday) to June 24th ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.20

Samcheok City to Host "2025 Samcheok Welfare Expo": SAMCHEOK, South Korea – The Samcheok City Community Welfare Council announced it will host the "2025 Samcheok Welfare Expo" ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.20

Inmate Accused of Child Molestation Dies from Beating in Denpasar Detention Center; Six Suspects Identified: Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia – An Indonesian detention facility in Denpasar, Bali, has become the scene of a grim incident foll ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.20

Gyeongsangbuk-do Bolsters Ties with Japan Through Official Exchange Program: Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea – In a strategic move to deepen bilateral relations and foster broader collaboration, Gyeongsa ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.20

UNITED STATES FACES FIRST MAJOR HEATWAVE OF 2025 AMID 'HEAT DOME' PHENOMENON: Washington D.C. – The United States has issued its first significant heat wave advisory of 2025, starting June 20, as a powe ...; Desk 2025.06.20

Chungnam Province Expands Natural Recreation Forest Benefits for Chungcheong Region Residents: CHEONGJU, South Korea – The Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Assembly has taken a significant step toward boosting regional tour ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.19

Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Council Moves to Invigorate Ecotourism through New Legislation: CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO, South Korea – The Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Council is spearheading a significant initiative to system ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.19

Cheonan Gears Up for 3rd Annual Univ-City & Maxsum Festival This Week: Cheonan, South Korea – The vibrant city of Cheonan is set to host the third annual "2025 Cheonan Univ-City Festival with Max ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.19

Nonghyup Expands ESG Circular Economy Initiatives Through Employee E-Waste Donation Campaign: SEOUL, South Korea – Nonghyup, one of South Korea's largest agricultural cooperatives, announced today the successful launch ...; Desk 2025.06.18

Prosecutors Under Fire for Alleged Cover-Up in First Lady Kim Keon-hee's Stock Manipulation Probe: Seoul, South Korea – The reinvestigation into First Lady Kim Keon-hee's alleged involvement in the Deutsch Motors stock mani ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18

President Lee Engages in Bilateral Diplomacy at G7 Summit, Reinforcing Global Partnerships: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada – President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea concluded a rigorous two-day diplomatic agenda at the G ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18

Man Arrested in Gangnam for Drug-Fueled Weapon Rampage: SEOUL, South Korea – A 30-year-old man was apprehended by police after brandishing a weapon in a residential area of Gangnam ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18

Kim Keon-hee Special Prosecutor Team Visits Financial Supervisory Service After Prosecutors on First Official Schedule: SEOUL, South Korea – The Special Prosecutor's Office, led by Special Prosecutor Min Joong-ki, investigating allegations surr ...; Desk 2025.06.18

Yoon Suk-yeol's Mother-in-Law Referred to Prosecution Over Alleged Illegal Farmland Lease: SEOUL, South Korea – Choi Eun-soon, the mother-in-law of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been formally referred to the p ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18