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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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Pro-North Korea Media Officials Sent to Prosecution on National Security Law Violations: SEOUL – Four individuals associated with the online media outlet Jajusibo have been referred to the prosecution on charges o ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.14

Ex-President Chun's Final Resting Place Still Undecided: SEOUL—Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, who will mark the fourth anniversary of his death this November, may fina ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.14

Global Mayors to Gather in Seoul to Discuss the Future of Major Cities: SEOUL – Mayors from over 70 major cities worldwide will convene in Seoul for a three-day event to discuss challenges and sol ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.14

Daejeon’s ‘Zero O’clock Festival’ Draws 2.16 Million, Generating $300M in Economic Impact: DAEJEON — The Daejeon 0시 (Zero O'clock) Festival has cemented its status as a major success, attracting a remarkable 2.16 mi ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.14

Inha University's 2025 Engineering Festival Fosters Industry-Academia Collaboration: INCHEON – Inha University successfully hosted its '2025 Inha Engineering Festival' from September 9 to 11, bringing together ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.09.13

Incheon's Gyeyang Bridge Reborn as 'Street of Light,' Fostering Urban Healing and Tourism: INCHEON – Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, has announced it will hold a lighting ceremony for the 'Gyeyang Araon Artway' on September 19 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

Daejeon to Host 2025 Disabled Persons IT Challenge to Bridge Digital Divide: DAEJEON – The '2025 Disabled Persons IT Challenge,' an event aimed at strengthening the IT skills of people with disabilitie ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.13

Chungcheongnam-do Wins Bid to Host 110th National Sports Festival After 13-Year Hiatus: CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO – South Chungcheong Province, or Chungcheongnam-do, has been officially selected as the host of the 110th ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.13

Incheon Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Historic Landing Operation with Maritime Tribute: INCHEON – Incheon Metropolitan City hosted a special event on Thursday to mark the 75th anniversary of the historic Incheon ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

Sambu E&C, Linked to Kim Keon-hee Stock Allegations, to Be Put Up for Public Tender: SEOUL – Sambu Engineering & Construction Co., a company currently undergoing corporate rehabilitation, has been ordered ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.13

South Koreans’ Vegetable Intake Plummets, Blaming 'Mushy' Eggplant: SEOUL – South Korea's reputation as a nation of vegetable lovers is now a thing of the past. The country, once the world's l ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.13

Over 300 Koreans Return from U.S. Detention, Detailing 'Worst' Conditions: INCHEON – A group of 330 people, including 316 South Korean citizens, were reunited with their families at Incheon Internati ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.13

South Korea Launches Second Round of 'Consumer Coupons' to Boost Domestic Spending: The South Korean government is set to begin the second phase of its "Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupon" program on September 22n ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

Rep. Kwon to Face Arrest Warrant Hearing, Judge Who Detained Ex-President Yoon to Preside: SEOUL—Rep. Kwon Seong-dong of the People Power Party is set to face a critical arrest warrant hearing on September 16, as he ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.13

‘Free at Last’: Korean Workers Greet Families, Recount ICE Ordeal: INCHEON — Eight days after being taken into custody during a U.S. immigration crackdown in Georgia, 316 South Korean workers ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.12

19 Minors Arrested in $5 Million Phishing Scheme, Police Warn Against Selling Accounts: UIJEONGBU – A sophisticated cybercrime ring that allegedly purchased online accounts from teenagers to carry out phishing sc ...; Desk 2025.09.12

Cho Kuk's Appeal for Reinstatement of Former Spokesperson Kang Mi-jeong Rejected Amidst Party Strife: SEOUL – The former spokesperson for the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, Kang Mi-jeong, has firmly rejected a public appeal from pa ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.12

People Power Party Lawmaker Kwon Seong-dong to Face Arrest Warrant Hearing on Illegal Political Funds Charges: SEOUL – People Power Party lawmaker Kwon Seong-dong is scheduled to appear before the Seoul Central District Court on Septem ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.12

Korea Grapples with Escalating Suicide Rates: 22nd Consecutive Year at the Top of the OECD: Seoul, South Korea - South Korea is once again facing a tragic and sobering reality: for the 22nd consecutive year, the nation hol ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.12

South Korea's COVID-19 Hospitalizations Soar into September, Marking 10-Week Surge: SEOUL - South Korea is grappling with a prolonged resurgence of COVID-19 as the number of hospitalized patients continues to climb ...; Desk 2025.09.12

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