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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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Four Chungcheong Provinces and Cities Collaborate to Strengthen Chungcheong Region Railway Projects: On the 26th, the Chungcheong Megacity Union hosted a working-level meeting with the four Chungcheong provinces and cities (Daejeon ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Four Intangible Heritage Items, Including Cheongyang Gugijaju (Goji Berry Liquor), to Be Documented: Chungcheongnam-do Province announced on the 26th that it will produce archival books and videos for four intangible heritage items ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Take Care of Your Health at the 2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo's Health Promotion Center!: The Cheonan Public Health Center will operate an experiential Health Promotion Center at the 2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo, held at ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

SG Samsung Joeun Hospital Donates 5 Million Won Worth of Health Check-up Vouchers, Wishing for the Successful Hosting of the 77th Chungcheongnam-do Citizens' Sports Festival: Interest and support from the local community continue for the successful hosting of the 77th Chungcheongnam-do Citizens' Sports F ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Cheonan City Recruiting Participants for 2025 Summer Youth Administrative Experience Program (Apply by June 6): Cheonan City is recruiting 92 participants for the '2025 Summer Youth Administrative Experience Program,' designed to offer local ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Cheonan City Accelerates Key Projects for Sustainable Growth…Anticipates Achievements in Second Half: Cheonan City is accelerating the implementation of its key projects for the second half of the year, following a review of 650 maj ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Independence Hall and Overseas Koreans Cooperation Center Join Hands to Foster Identity of Overseas Koreans: The Independence Hall of Korea (Director Kim Hyung-seok) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 23 with the Overseas Ko ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.30

Daejeon Mental Health and Welfare Center Honored with Minister of Interior and Safety Award for National Disaster Management Contribution: The Daejeon Mental Health and Welfare Center, an institution entrusted by Daejeon Metropolitan City, has been honored with the Min ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.30

2025 Daejeon City Atopy and Asthma Drawing Contest: Encouraging Artistic Participation for a Healthy Future: Daejeon City is holding the "2025 Atopy and Asthma Drawing Contest" to raise public awareness of allergic diseases and emphasize t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.30

Daejeon City is going all out to expand the nationwide market for small business owners with its live commerce platform, "Live Daejang.": The first broadcast on May 27 was a success, with discounts of up to 52% and customer participation events fueling excitement. Thi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

2025 Daejeon 0 O'Clock Festival Boosts Excitement with 'Moment Capture SNS Event': The upcoming "2025 Daejeon 0 O'Clock Festival," scheduled for August, is building excitement through a citizen-participatory "Mome ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Daejeon City's "Sarangnanum Call" Mobility Service for Transportation Vulnerable, Partners with Kakao T… Presents Nation's First Public-Private Cooperation Model: Daejeon, May 30, 2025 – Daejeon City's 'Sarangnanum Call', a mobility support service for the transportation vulnerable, wil ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Daejeon on High Alert for "Unwelcome Summer Guest" - Air Conditioner Fires: 26 Cases in 3 Years, What Are the Prevention Measures?: With the onset of the scorching heat, air conditioner usage is surging, raising concerns about cooling appliance-related fires. Th ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Chungnam Institute and Youth Foundation Join Hands to Activate Joint Research on Youth Policy… Expecting Improvement in Local Youth Quality of Life: Cheonan – A significant step has been taken to improve the quality of life for young people in the Chungnam region and estab ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Dongdaejeon Library to Plant Seeds of Reading Habits with 2025 First Half Toddler and Children's Reading Club: Dongdaejeon Library in Daejeon is set to fully launch its 2025 first-half toddler and children's reading club program starting May ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.30

Daejeon Museum of Art to Host In-Depth Impressionism Lecture Series, Synergizing with Van Gogh Special Exhibition: The Daejeon Museum of Art will host "DMA Lecture," a special lecture program on the theme of Impressionism, from June 4 to June 16 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.30

The Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency's Autonomous Police Committee is realizing "future policing" through citizen ideas.: The Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency's Autonomous Police Committee is holding the '2025 Autonomous Police Committee Creative Cit ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Samcheok City's Daejin Fishing Village Association Receives Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Commendation on "Ocean Forest Day": The Daejin Fishing Village Association (Head: Kim Tae-seon) in Samcheok City, Gangwon Province, was honored with a commendation fr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Samcheok City Revolutionizes Civil Service Communication with 'Text Interpretation System' for Enhanced Care for Information-Vulnerable Individuals: Samcheok City has installed and begun full-scale operation of a 'Text Interpretation System' and 'Voice Amplifiers' to facilitate ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Samcheok City Gears Up for the 60th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Citizens' Sports Festival: Samcheok City is putting the finishing touches on its preparations for the "60th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Citizens' ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.05.30