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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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Ulsan City Library Presents "Wise Office Worker Life" Book Curation Exhibition: ULSAN, South Korea – To offer solace and foster empathy among professionals, Ulsan City is hosting a special book curation e ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulsan City Recognized as Leading Forestry Institution for Second Consecutive Year: Ulsan, South Korea – Ulsan City has once again been lauded as an "Excellent Institution" in the national government's joint ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulsan Amplifies Youth Drug Prevention Efforts Amid Rising Concerns: Ulsan, South Korea – In a concerted effort to combat the growing issue of drug misuse among its younger population, Ulsan Ci ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulju County Boosts Postpartum Support to Combat Low Birth Rates: ULSAN — Ulju County, Ulsan, is set to significantly increase financial support for new mothers, providing an additional ₩500 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education Promotes "Each-Pays" Culture Across All Gatherings: ULSAN – The Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education (UMOEE) today announced a new initiative to foster a "each-pays" (Dutch p ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulsan City Hosts Grand Harmony Festival with Hometown Associations: Ulsan, South Korea – Ulsan City successfully hosted a large-scale "Harmonious Grand Festival" on June 15th at the Taehwagang ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulsan Inaugurates Water Leisure Safety Council to Bolster Public Safety: ULSAN, South Korea – Ulsan Metropolitan City today held the inaugural meeting of its Water Leisure Activity Safety Council ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulsan Inaugurates Key Thoroughfare, Enhancing Industrial Logistics and Regional Connectivity: Ulsan, South Korea – After 18 years since its initial design, a crucial road project connecting Deokjeong Interchange to the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulsan Urban Convergence Special Zone Project Gains Momentum with Ulsan Urban Development Corporation Designated as Developer: ULSAN, South Korea – The ambitious Ulsan Urban Convergence Special Zone development project is set to accelerate following t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Independence Hall of Korea Holds 2025 Ethics and Human Rights Management Practice Pledge Ceremony: The Independence Hall of Korea (Director Kim Hyung-seok) announced that it held the '2025 Ethics and Human Rights Management Pract ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Samcheok City Council and Donghae City Council Promote Cross-Donations for Hometown Love Donation System: Samcheok City Council (Chairman Kwon Jeong-bok) and Donghae City Council (Chairman Min Gwi-hoe) participated in "cross-donations," ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.13

"Meet Chungcheong-do Rural Experience Farms in One Place": The Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on the 10th that it will host the '14th Chungcheong-d ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Chungnam Province Residents' Digital Literacy Enhanced 'Smoothly': Chungnam Province announced on the 10th that it is actively operating the '2025 Digital Learning Center Project' to make digital l ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Samcheok City Delegation Departs for the 60th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Citizens' Sports Festival... Taking a Vigorous Step Towards Regional Harmony and Sportsmanship: With just two days remaining until the opening of the 60th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Citizens' Sports Festival, Samc ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguay Refuses to Pay Ransomware Group for Stolen Citizen Data: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – The Paraguayan government has declared it will not pay a ransom to a cybercrime organization tha ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.13

Paraguay's SENAD Destroys Over 7 Tons of Marijuana in Amambay: Amambay, Paraguay – The Paraguayan National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) and the Public Ministry successfully located and d ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.13

Asunción City Hall Pledges Full Cooperation with Intervention Audit, Following "Nenecho" Mayor's Directive: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Asunción City Hall has announced its readiness to fully cooperate with the city hall inte ...; Desk 2025.06.13

Asunción and Ciudad del Este Municipal Interventions: Constitutional Experts Explain the Scope of the Intervenor's Authority: Asunción, Paraguay – With the recent approval of interventions in the municipal governments of Asunción and Ci ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.13

Allegations of Dog Sacrifice During Veterinary Students' "Initiation Ceremony" Prompt Full Investigation by Animal Protection Authorities: Amidst the widespread shift to non-face-to-face classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, criticism is mounting against some universit ...; Desk 2025.06.13

Assassination Attempt on Miguel Uribe: 15-Year-Old Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Who is Behind It?: The 15-year-old suspect in the shooting of Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has pleaded not guilty to attempted murde ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.13