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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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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Dispatches Delegation to Tanzania to Secure Foothold in African Market: The government is establishing a bridgehead for South Korean construction companies to expand their presence in the African market ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.06.02

China's Quantum Satellite Warned of Hacking Vulnerability: Laser Time Delay as Weakness: Singaporean scientists have warned of a potential hacking vulnerability in China's quantum communication network's 'Micius' satell ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.01

Woman Emerging from Manila Sewer, 'Rose': The Shocking Truth and a Glimpse into Philippine Poverty: On May 26, an amateur photographer captured a photo in the bustling Makati financial district of Manila, the Philippines, that sen ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.01

Tragic End: Newborn Dies After Birth Aboard Plane at Incheon Airport: Incheon, South Korea – A tragic incident unfolded today, June 1, as a 30-year-old Filipino mother gave birth to a baby aboar ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

Child Sex Crimes: Only 25% Guilty Verdicts in 5 Years, Fueling Debate Over Lenient Punishments: Recent data reveals a shocking truth: only 25% of child and youth sex crime cases in South Korea over the past five years have res ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

World No Tobacco Day: Smoking in Paraguay and the Spread of Youth Vaping: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day every May 31, the Paraguayan Ministry of Public Health r ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.01

4 Tons of Marijuana Seized in Double-Bottom Truck Heading for Brazil: Over 3.8 tons of marijuana confiscated and driver arrested in a precise operation by anti-drug units in Capiiybary, Paraguay. App ...; Desk 2025.06.01

"Normalizing Silence is Unacceptable": Voices Rise to Eradicate Child Abuse in Paraguay: Last Saturday, a large-scale demonstration was held in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, to commemorate the 'Day Against S ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.01

The Complex Challenges of Democracy in Paraguay: Inequality, Organized Crime, and the Dual Nature of Technology – The Fight Against Inequality Is More Complex Than Democracy Itself: Dr. Alfredo Rojas-Calderón, a communication campaign consultant, analyzed the political and electoral landscape of Paraguay ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.01

UAE Considers Investment in Paraguay's Infrastructure Projects, Including Commuter Rail and New Airport: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly considering investments in major Paraguayan infrastructure projects: the construction ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.01

Paraguayan Consumer Protection Agency Fines Telecom Company Heavily for Unfair Practices: Asunción, Paraguay – The Paraguayan Secretariat of Consumer and User Protection (SEDECO) has taken a strong stance on ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.01

Paraguay's Flavor Captivates Tokyo: Vori Vori Conquers Japanese Culinary Scene: A strong wave of Paraguayan gastronomy is sweeping through Tokyo. Traditional Paraguayan dishes such as vori vori, empanadas, and ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.01

102 Deaths from Respiratory Viruses, Health Authorities Emphasize Vaccination: A total of 102 deaths due to respiratory viruses have occurred this year, and it has been confirmed that all of these individuals ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

ENT Diseases Surge Due to Cold Snap: Otitis and Tonsillitis Advisory: As temperatures drop sharply, there's been a significant increase in patients with otitis and tonsillitis, prompting a call for ca ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.01

Argentina's Healthcare Fee for Immigrants Sparks Outcry: Paraguayan Immigrants Lament "Our Government Doesn't Care": BUENOS AIRES – As Argentine President Javier Milei signed the new immigration reform decree (DNU 366/2025), the free healthc ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.01

Child Sexual Abuse: Stronger Punishments Are Not Enough: In Paraguay, penalties for child sexual abuse have been strengthened, increasing maximum prison sentences from 15 to 30 years. Thi ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.01

2025 Asunción International Book Fair Kicks Off with Grand Opening, Honoring Guarania: Asunción, Paraguay – On May 31, 2025, the 2025 Asunción International Book Fair (FIL Asunción 2025) off ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.01

Argentina Launches Western Sahara Solidarity Journalists' Network: Emphasizing the Role of the Press in Decolonizing Western Sahara: BUENOS AIRES – A significant step forward in strengthening international solidarity for the Western Sahara issue and highlig ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.01

Jeju Air Plane Skids Off Runway in Vietnam, Tires Damaged: Da Nang, Vietnam – A Jeju Air aircraft carrying 183 passengers skidded off the runway upon landing at Da Nang International ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

Over 30,000 Jeonse Fraud Victims Identified in South Korea, New Law Facilitates Purchase of Illegal Structures: Seoul, South Korea – The number of victims officially recognized under South Korea's special law addressing "jeonse" rental ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.01