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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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Philippines Considers Adopting U.S.-Made Typhon Missile System, Signaling Shift in Regional Security Landscape: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is actively reviewing the adoption of the U.S.-made Typhon mid-range missile system as ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.03

Philippine Defense Chief Puts Brakes on Large-Scale F-16 Purchase from US: "Nothing Decided Yet": SINGAPORE – The Philippine Secretary of National Defense has expressed skepticism about a potential $5.6 billion purchase of ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.06.03

Copenhagen Energy-PetroGreen Energy, Philippines 2GW Offshore Wind Project Progresses: Environmental Approval Secured: MANILA, Philippines – Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation (BENLC), a joint venture between Denmark's Copenhagen Energ ...; Desk 2025.06.03

RD American School Officially Launches in Singapore, Adopting Curriculum from Top U.S. K-12 Private School: Singapore – In a significant milestone for Singapore's international education landscape, RD American School (RDAS) today an ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.03

Chungnam Provincial Assembly Daum Art Hall Hosts Hansan Mosi Craft Research Group Exhibition: The Chungnam Provincial Assembly (Chairman Hong Seong-hyun) is holding a Gyubang craft exhibition by the Hansan Mosi Craft Researc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.03

“Korea is So Good!” Taiwanese Tourists’ Return Visit Rate Sees a Surprising Increase… Local Airport Usage Nears 50%, Opening a New Horizon for K-Tourism: SEOUL, South Korea – Recently, the Taiwanese people's love for Korea has been extraordinary. The number of Taiwanese who vis ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.03

Korean Herbalist Association Successfully Concludes Academic Exchange with China Medical University of Taiwan, Strengthening International Cooperation for Traditional Medicine Advancement: Seoul, Republic of Korea – The Korean Herbalist Association (President Lim Chae-yoon) successfully hosted the "2025 Korean H ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.03

Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute and Taiwan's National Tsing Hua University Discuss Strengthening Nuclear R&D Cooperation: Daejeon, Republic of Korea – The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI, President Joo Han-gyu) announced that a dele ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.03

Daejeon City Selects 7 Exemplary Cases of Proactive Administration for First Half of 2025: Daejeon City has successfully concluded its Proactive Administration Excellence Awards for the first half of 2025, ultimately sele ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.02

Daejeon City Reaches Out to "Hidden Youth" with Nation's Sole 5-District Customized Support Initiative: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon Metropolitan City is embarking on a pioneering initiative to proactively identify and provide ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.02

Daejeon: From "No-Fun City" to South Korea's Top Rising Tourist Destination: DAEJEON, South Korea – Once unfairly dubbed a "no-fun city" with little to offer beyond the renowned Seongsimdang bakery, Da ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.02

Hwang Byung-ku Re-elected as 30th President of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce: Atlanta, GA – The Korean American Chamber of Commerce (KACC), a prominent organization fostering economic ties within the Ko ...; Lakhvinder Singh Specialized Reporter 2025.06.02

"My Story Flowing with the Beat, Drop the Sijo!" - Korea Institute of Confucian Culture's Innovative "Sijo Baeul Lab" Program: A Delightful Meeting of Tradition and Modernity: Sijo Reborn as K-POP RapThe Korea Institute of Confucian Culture (hereinafter ref ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.02

Police Officers Exhausted from Strenuous Work, Supported with Psychological Recovery through 'Mind Recharge' Program: Daejeon, South Korea – The 'Mind Recharge Educational Program,' designed to support the psychological well-being and job sat ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.02

Daejeon Museum of History to Host 'Origins and Understanding of Contemporary Cultural Trends' Lecture Series: The Daejeon Museum of History is set to offer a special lecture series, '2025 Daejeon Museum of History Lecture – Origins an ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.02

2025 Samcheok Rose Festival, a Feast of Ten Million Roses, Closes Successfully… Black Eagles Air Show Marks Grand Finale: The ‘2025 Samcheok Rose Festival,’ which filled Samcheok-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, with the scent o ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.02

Chungcheongnam-do and South Australia to Expand Educational Exchange and Cooperation, Accelerating Global Talent Development: ADELAIDE, Australia – Educational exchange and cooperation between Chungcheongnam-do and universities in South Australia are ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.02

Independence Hall and Chungnam Institute for Content Industry Sign Agreement to Revitalize Independence Movement Content: Independence Hall (Director Kim Hyung-seok) announced that on Thursday, May 29, it signed a business agreement with the Chungnam I ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.02

The 12th 'Daring Ansim Campaign' Urges Protection and Social Attention for Crime Victims: On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:30 AM, the Ministry of Justice and the National Association of Crime Victim Support Organizations ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.06.02

LG Electronics Leads Digital Transformation in Spanish Football, Pioneering the Era of Smart Stadiums in Europe: LG Electronics is spearheading the digital transformation (DX) of Spain's professional football league, La Liga, shaping the futur ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.02