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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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Medical Narcotic Diversion Soars in South Korea: Over 57,000 Doses Lost in Five Years: The Republic of Korea is grappling with a sharp increase in incidents involving the mismanagement, theft, and loss of medical narc ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

South Korean Universities Achieve Record Presence in THE World Top 100: SEOUL — South Korean universities have significantly boosted their global standing, with a record four institutions securing ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.10.10

Renewable Energy Covers 100% of Global Electricity Demand Growth in H1 2025, Marking a Turning Point in the Fossil Fuel Era: Although the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected that renewable energy would surpass coal to become the world's leading so ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.10.09

Octopus Day: A Celebration of Astonishing Intelligence and Ecosystem Treasure: Every year on October 8th, we celebrate World Octopus Day, a day dedicated to one of the ocean's most astonishing and intelligent ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.10.09

Climate Change and 'Trash Bombs' Collapsing Mexico City's Sewage System: The recent extreme rainfall that hit Mexico City has clearly exposed the vulnerability of the city's sewage system. Climate change ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.10.09

2025 Nobel Prize in Literature Predictions: Top Contenders in a Fierce Betting Race: The annual tradition returns as the Swedish Academy prepares to announce the Nobel Prize in Literature winner this Thursday. The w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.09

A Chemical Revolution, the Era of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Begins: 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists: Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (United Kingdom), and O ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.09

The Gender Bias Online: Women Depicted as Young, Men as Highly Qualified: In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a study analyzing 1.4 million visual resources and language models reveals the pervasi ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.09

900 Rescued After Being Stranded for Four Days in Everest's Karma Valley Trekking Route: Nearly 900 people who were isolated in the Karma Valley near the eastern slope of Mount Everest in the Tibet Autonomous Region of ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.09

Taiwanese Climber Dies in Snowstorm on China's Qinghai Province: Incident During Gansu-Qinghai Laohugou Trek Over Chinese National Day Holiday... Over 250 People Rescued: An accident occurred during China's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays on October 7, in the Laohugou (老虎溝) region of Qi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.09

DPRK-Vietnam Reaffirm 'Traditional Friendship' on 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties: General Secretary Kim Jong Un Welcomes General Secretary To Lam... Seeking New Development in Bilateral Relations: On October 9, 2025, a grand welcoming ceremony was hosted in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), by Kim Jong ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.09

Chile: Progress in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Amidst Shadows: Women's Economic Empowerment and Inequality Reduction as Core Challenges: SANTIAGO — A new study reveals that while Chile has achieved remarkable success in the field of Gender Equality, Disability, ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.10.08

International Non-Judicial Body Puts the Brakes on Multinational Corporations Evading Environmental and Human Rights Responsibility: THE HAGUE/LIMA — The non-judicial dispute resolution mechanism of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.08

Uruguay Deep Sea: 30 Potential New Species Discovered! 'Uruguay Sub200' Expedition Results Revealed: MONTEVIDEO— The veil over the deep South Atlantic has been lifted, marking a monumental milestone for Uruguayan marine scien ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.08

Controversy over Duck Hunting in Uruguay: Ethical and Conservation Issues Amidst a Legal Vacuum: The government has missed the deadline for deciding on an extension of the hunting ban, raising concerns that the activity will co ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.08

Ditch These Six Household Items Now, Harvard Physician Warns: A Harvard-trained specialist is sounding the alarm on six seemingly innocuous items commonly found in homes, urging the public to ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.07

The U-Turn in Divorce: South Korea Sees a Surge in 'Twilight Divorces' Amid Overall Decline: SEOUL—While the overall divorce rate in South Korea has trended downward, a striking counter-development has emerged: a sign ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.06

Asia Grapples with Premature Influenza Surge: Japan and Taiwan Enter Epidemic Phase Early: TOKYO/TAIPEI—Influenza is surging across East Asia, hitting popular tourist destinations Japan and Taiwan well ahead of the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.06

Typhoon Matmo Slams Southern China, Forces Mass Evacuations: BEIJING—Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the season, made a powerful dual-landfall on the southern coast of China this ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.06

A Pill Too Many: South Korea Grapples with Soaring Polypharmacy Risks: SEOUL – As South Korea accelerates into a super-aged society, a silent and dangerous health crisis is escalating: polypharma ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.06

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