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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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Sejong Joint Campus Charts Future Amidst 'Making 10 Seoul National Universities' Policy: SEJONG, South Korea – Sejong City is actively strategizing to align with the new South Korean government's ambitious "Making ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.06

Hadong-gun Expands Tourism Appeal with 17 New "Hot Places," Totaling 60 Must-Visit Destinations: HADONG, GYEONGSANGNAM-DO – Hadong-gun has announced the selection of 17 additional locations for its "Hot Place Designation ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.06

Filling a Vital Void: The Emergency Abdominal Surgery Support Pilot Project: SEOUL, South Korea – July 5, 2025 – To combat critical shortages in regional emergency surgical services, the South Ko ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.06

Special Counsel to Decide on Arrest Warrant or Third Summons for Former President Yoon: SEOUL, South Korea – The Special Counsel team investigating the December 3rd martial law declaration and related allegations ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.06

Dive into Summer: South Chungcheong's West Coast Beaches Open for the Season: BOREONG, South Korea – The majority of beaches along South Chungcheong Province's picturesque west coast officially opened t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.05

South Korean YouTuber Arrested in Philippines for Alleged Child Exploitation and Trafficking: Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines – A South Korean YouTuber, identified only as "Mr. A" and reportedly in his fifties, has be ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.07.05

Special Counsel Concludes Arrest Obstruction Probe into Former President Yoon Suk-yeol, Shifts Focus to Abuse of Power and Other Charges: Seoul, South Korea – The Special Investigation Team led by Chief Special Prosecutor Jo Eun-seok announced on July 5, 2025, t ...; Desk 2025.07.05

Democratic Party Axes Cambodia ODA Budget Amidst Allegations Linking First Lady Kim Keon-hee to Unification Church: SEOUL, South Korea – The Democratic Party of Korea has announced the complete cut of the Official Development Assistance (OD ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.05

SK Telecom Waives Penalties for Hacked Customers, Faces Stiff Repercussions for Data Breach: SEOUL, South Korea – SK Telecom, one of South Korea's largest mobile carriers, has agreed to waive contract termination fees ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.05

Incheon Sangsang Platform Night Market Attracts 120,000 Visitors, Breathing New Life into Original Downtown Commercial Areas: Sangsang Platform, located in Jung-gu, Incheon, is breathing new life into the commercial areas of the old downtown. The '1883 San ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.07.04

Kim Keon-hee Special Prosecutor's Investigation into Sambu Construction Accelerates, Former CEO Summoned: The special prosecution team led by Special Prosecutor Min Joong-ki is accelerating its investigation into allegations related to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.04

Gyeongbuk Doctor Helicopter Sets Record for Most Dispatches in 12 Years as an 'Emergency Room in the Sky': The Gyeongbuk Doctor Helicopter, often called the "emergency room in the sky," celebrates its 12th anniversary today since its lau ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.07.04

Prosecutors Demand 4-Year Sentence for Sarang Jeil Church's Special Missionary Yoon for Involvement in Western District Court Riot, Citing Poor Conduct: Seoul Western District Court, July 4, 2025 – Prosecutors have sought a four-year prison sentence for Yoon Mo (56, in custody ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.04

Special Prosecutor for Rebellion to Interview Remaining Cabinet Members as Yoon's Second Interrogation Nears: In connection with the investigation into the December 3rd martial law declaration, the Special Prosecutor's Office for Rebellion ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.04

Louis Vuitton, Luxury Brand Personal Information Leaks Continue…Consumer Anxiety Escalates: Another personal information leak incident has occurred at the luxury brand Louis Vuitton. This follows a series of similar incide ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.04

Quad Foreign Ministers Emphasize Importance of Adhering to International Law — Bolstering Philippines' Sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea: MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines stated on Thursday that the statement issue ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.04

Large Fire Breaks Out in Manila Slum, Affecting Hundreds of Families: Manila, Philippines – A massive fire erupted in a slum in the Philippine capital, Manila, on July 2, engulfing dozens of hom ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.04

Philippines Accelerates Naval Base Expansion: Bolstering Maritime Defense and Securing Strategic Locations: The Philippines is actively pursuing a plan to expand and modernize its naval bases to bolster its maritime defense posture. This ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.04

Singapore's Reason for Issuing Vouchers: '$640,000 for those 21 and over, $850,000 for those 60 and over': Commemorating its 60th anniversary of independence, the Singaporean government has officially issued the 'SG60 Voucher' (gift cert ...; Desk 2025.07.04

Bucheon City's 2nd "Now is the ChatGPT Era" Course for Active Seniors Successfully Opens: Bucheon City's efforts to help active seniors proactively participate in a rapidly changing digital society are bearing fruit. The ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.04