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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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Asunción and Central Hit by 120mm Downpour in Two Hours; Eastern Regions Also Suffer Significant Damage: Asunción and the Central department experienced torrential rainfall, recording a historic 100-120mm of precipitation in jus ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.06

Massive Hailstorm Causes Extensive Damage to Homes and Crops in Itapúa, Paraguay: Itapúa, Paraguay – In the early hours of June 5, 2025, a powerful hailstorm struck the northeastern Itapúa dep ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.06

Comprehensive Improvement Project to Boost Tourism at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Itacua: The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Itacua, located 14 km from the center of Encarnación, Paraguay, and one of Paraguay's main pil ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.06

Asunción's Urban Bus System: Anticipating a Complete Transformation: Asunción is set to completely overhaul its outdated public transportation system with the introduction of 100 new urban bus ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.06

A Single Pill Packet Can Destroy an Ecosystem... Not the Trash, Send Unused Medicine to the Postbox!: In celebration of Environment Day on June 5th, public services that contribute to environmental protection through small daily act ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.06

Hong Kong and New Zealand Lead Asia-Pacific for Business Ease: Hong Kong and New Zealand have once again been recognized as the most straightforward jurisdictions for business operations within ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.05

K-Culture Festival Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Korea-New Zealand FTA: Wellington, New Zealand – On June 1, 2025, the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington played host to the 2025 K-Culture Festiva ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.05

Yonsei Sarang Hospital's Groundbreaking Korean-Style Artificial Joint Breaks into Global Market with Key Middle East Partnership: Seoul, South Korea – In a landmark achievement for South Korean medical innovation, Yonsei Sarang Hospital has announced its ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.05

Public Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities: A Look at the US and UK, Where 99% of Vehicles Are Accessible: For individuals with disabilities, ensuring mobility rights extends beyond mere physical movement; it is a fundamental right to en ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.05

Paraguay: Dreaming of Becoming South America's Silicon Valley: Paraguay, a small nation in South America, harbors a grand ambition to emerge as a technology and innovation hub. This vision is p ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.04

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios Emphasizes Role as 'Heart of South America' During India Visit: During an exclusive interview with The Indian Express during his official visit to India, Paraguayan President Santiago Peñ ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.04

Paraguay Must End the Exploitation of Children by Drug Cartels: Recent incidents in a bustling area of the capital force us to confront the reality of extreme social unrest. This issue not only ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.04

Groundbreaking for New Courthouse in J. Augusto Saldívar: Anticipating Improved Access to and Modernization of Judicial Services: J. Augusto Saldívar, Paraguay – On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay held the groundbre ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.04

Paraguay's Chaco Region: All-Out Effort to Restore Flood-Damaged Roads: The Paraguayan Chaco region is currently experiencing severe traffic disruptions due to recent record rainfall and widespread floo ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.04

Asunción Fashion Talks Successfully Held at Americana University: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUay – A historic event unfolded at Americana University, a central hub for Paraguay's fashion industry ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.04

Bolt Introduces 'Trip Count' Feature to Enhance Driver Safety: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Bolt, the global mobility platform, has introduced a new feature called 'Trip Count' in Paraguay ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.04

Five Musicians Murdered by Mexican Drug Cartel: The Full Story: On May 30, 2025, the Tamaulipas State Prosecutor's Office in Mexico officially confirmed that five bodies discovered in Reynosa, n ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.04

Chile's Public Sector Rocked by 'Sick Leave Scandal' as 25,000 Officials Exposed for Fraudulent Absences: SANTIAGO, Chile – The Chilean public sector is in an unprecedented uproar due to a "sick leave scandal." The Chilean Comptro ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.04

The 26th Samcheok Citizens' Running Festival is set to take place at Rose Park on June 6th.: The 26th Samcheok Citizens' Running Festival will grandly commence at Samcheok Rose Park on June 6th, coinciding with Memorial Day ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.04

Lee Jae-myung Confirmed as 21st President of South Korea with 49.42% of Votes: At dawn on June 4, 2025, Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was confirmed as the 21st President of the Republic of Kor ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.04