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FSC Slams Young Poong with Record $14.7 Million Fine Over Deliberate Accounting Fraud

SEOUL — South Korea’s financial regulator has handed down a record-breaking 20.47 billion won (approximately $14.7 million USD) fine to Young Poong Corp., a major non-ferrous metal slacker
Korean Independence Flag Raised at NYC's Waldorf Astoria Restored to Original Glory

SEOUL — A historic South Korean national flag (Taegeukgi), which bore witness to the fierce diplomatic struggle for independence on the global stage, has successfully been restored to its origin

FRAUD AT THE GATES: PROSECUTORS TAKE ON ILLEGAL APARTMENT SUBSCRIPTIONS IN DONGTAN 2 NEW TOWN

SEOUL — Four individuals who illicitly secured highly coveted apartment subscriptions in Gyeonggi Province's Dongtan 2 New Town through fraudulent residency registrations and administrative

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An infant was injured by a stone thrown by a chimpanzee at a zoo in China, sparking concern among visitors.: According to the Chinese newspaper Chengdu Daily on the 9th, an article was shared on Chinese social media (Weibo) about a family ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.10

“The Judiciary, Public Prosecutor's Office, and Political Sphere Have Been Captured and Subordinated”: Ester Roa, a lawyer and social activist, strongly criticizes Paraguay’s current judicial system, stating that it has been co ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.10

Bridge of Integration: Border Control Facilities Completed, Opening Imminent: On September 8, 2025, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña officially announced the completion of the border control faciliti ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.10

The 21st Encarnación Book Fair: A Successful Fusion of Reading and Art: The 21st Encarnación Book Fair, "Reading is Hope," concluded successfully on the 8th in the city of Encarnación, Par ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.10

Ñacunday National Park's 'Guapoy' Tree, a Finalist for "Giants of the Earth": A massive 'Guapoy' tree located in Ñacunday National Park in Alto Paraná, eastern Paraguay, has been selected as a f ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.10

Daejeon City Promotes Integrity with 'ACTIVE Integrity Festival' Ahead of Chuseok Holiday: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City is holding an 'ACTIVE Integrity Festival' from September 1 to 26 to promote a culture of ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.09

A Hundred Days of Joy: Daejeon Mayor Celebrates Triplets' Milestone: DAEJEON — Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo hosted a special celebration on Tuesday for triplet sisters who recently reached their ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.09

Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon Fined for Illegal Fundraising at Rallies: SEOUL – Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church has been fined ₩20 million (approximately $15,000 USD) for illegally so ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.08

Paraguay's National Directorate of Taxes (DNIT) Seizes Over 41 Tons of Onions and Tomatoes: The Directorate for the Prevention and Repression of Smuggling and Illicit Trade, under the National Directorate of Taxes (DNIT), ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.08

European Breed Associations Urge Continued Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination: Amid an escalating debate over foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination, European breed associations in Paraguay have taken a stro ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.08

Asunción Considers 'Criminalizing' Illegal Dumping in Fight Against Illegal Waste: ASUNCIÓN – The city of Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, is considering an unprecedented measure to eradicate ...; Desk 2025.09.08

Indigenous Women Demand an End to Violence and Sexual Exploitation: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — On September 5, which is International Day of Indigenous Women, the Paraguayan Union of Indigeno ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.08

The Peace Corps, Paraguay's Companion: An organization that symbolizes the long-standing friendship between Paraguay and the United States is the Peace Corps, an agency ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.08

First implemented in Gwangju, the '10 a.m. Commute System for Parents of Elementary School Students' will be expanded nationwide.: Gwangju announced on the 7th that the '10 a.m. Commute System for Parents of Elementary School Students,' which was first implemen ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.07

Chinese Group Tourists to Enter Korea Visa-Free from the 29th, for up to 15 days: The South Korean government will implement a temporary visa-free entry system for Chinese group tourists for a period of nine mont ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.07

A surfer dies in a shark attack in Sydney, Australia, marking the fourth casualty of the year.: Sydney — A tragic accident occurred on September 6 (local time) when a 57-year-old male surfer died from a shark attack at L ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.09.07

Large-Scale Immigration Crackdown in Georgia, U.S.: Is it Targeting Korean Companies Under the Guise of "Protecting American Jobs"?: A large-scale crackdown on undocumented immigrants led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Georgia has drawn sign ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.07

Danha's New Collection Bridges Cultures with "Borderless Palette": SEOUL— Hanbok designer Kim Dan-ha, celebrated for her work with global superstar group Blackpink, is set to captivate the fa ...; Desk 2025.09.05

US Professor Criticizes 'Tariff Bomb' on India, Urges Apology: NEW YORK — A leading U.S. political economy professor has sharply criticized the Trump administration's decision to impose a ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.04

Free Speech Group Sues Texas to Block Campus Protest Restrictions: AUSTIN, Texas – A national free speech advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in federal court to halt a new Texas law that impo ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.04