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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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Bucheon City's Full Efforts to Prevent Tick-Borne Infectious Diseases… Urges Citizens to Adhere to Prevention Guidelines: Bucheon City has urged special attention to preventing tick-borne infectious diseases, whose risk increases with more outdoor acti ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.04

Bucheon's Wonmi Library Successfully Kicks Off "Dugun Dugun" Summer Reading Program: Bucheon's Wonmi Library, in collaboration with the National Library for Children and Young People, has successfully launched "Dugu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.04

Bucheon City, Okayama City Delegation Visits Ojeong Senior Welfare Center… Intense Interest in Smart Senior Centers' 'Digital Welfare': Reporter Lee Jun-hyeok = The exchange between Bucheon City and Okayama City in Japan is expanding into the digital welfare sector, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.04

Infant Murder on Paraguay Riverbank: Autopsy Confirms Baby Was Alive When Killed: VILLA HAYES, Paraguay – In a shocking development, the autopsy results of a female infant found in a black bag on the Paragu ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.04

The Taste and Color of 'Kesu Paraguay,' a Traditional Paraguayan Cheese Resurrected in Chaco: In an era where industrialization threatens to homogenize the world's flavors, a Paraguayan farm stands firm in its mission to rev ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.04

Paraguay's Barrio Obrero Hospital: Delayed Construction Worsens Healthcare System Crisis: Construction to renovate the neonatal and delivery rooms at the Barrio Obrero General Hospital in Asunción, Paraguay, which ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.04

Declining Birth Rates: An Individual Choice or a Societal Burden?: On July 3, 2025, a discussion titled "Having a Child Today: What Sociodemographic Trends Tell Us," hosted by the United Nations Po ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.04

The 10th Study Day of the Latin American and Caribbean Catechetical Society (Scala) to be held in Paraguay.: The 10th Study Day of the Latin American and Caribbean Catechetical Society (Scala) will be held for the first time in Paraguay fr ...; Desk 2025.07.04

Seoul National University College of Engineering – NTNU Sign MOU for Research Collaboration in Floating Infrastructure: The Seoul National University College of Engineering (hereinafter "SNU College of Engineering") announced that it signed a Memoran ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.03

Geumsan Ginseng Industry Seeks Sustainable Future, Strengthens Public-Private Cooperation: Geumsan County is exploring changes for the sustainable development of its ginseng industry, actively accepting opinions presented ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Recruitment for the 105th Samcheok Citizen Academy: "How Do I Find Answers in Life?": Samcheok City announced that it is recruiting participants for the 105th Samcheok Citizen Academy, which will be held on Monday, J ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Independence Hall, Overseas Koreans Dokdo Family Camp ‘Do you know Korea and Dokdo?’ Successfully Concludes: Independence Hall (Director Kim Hyung-seok) successfully concluded the first session of the ‘Do you know Korea and Dokdo?&rs ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Ryu Hyun-jin, Oh Sang-uk, Kkumcci Family Come Forward as Daejeon's Representative Faces: Daejeon City is accelerating its efforts to become a "Sports Special City." On the 1st, the city signed a "Ryu Hyun-jin, Oh Sang- ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Daehong 2-ri, Cheonan, Awarded Honorable Mention at Chungcheongnam-do Happy Rural Village Contest: Cheonan City announced on the 2nd that Daehong 2-ri in Seonghwan-eup received an Honorable Mention in the Village Development cate ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Opening the Future of Climate Tech with AI, Found in Cheonan Startups: The city of Cheonan announced on the 2nd that the '2025 Greentech Startup Forum', held at the Green Startup Town, successfully con ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Cheonan Station, a Long-Cherished Wish of Cheonan Citizens, Breaks Ground After 22 Years... Ceremony to Be Held on the 22nd: The groundbreaking ceremony for Cheonan Station, which has been operating as a temporary station since 2003, will be held after 22 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.03

World Share Gifts Hope, Providing New Homes for 10 Fire-Affected Households in the Philippines: Davao, Mindanao Island, Philippines - World Share, an international relief and development NGO, has ignited a flame of hope in the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.03

Horticom: A Korea-Paraguay Cooperation Project Leading Horticultural Innovation in Paraguay: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) of Paraguay and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have joined for ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.07.02

Sinadi Recommends Flexibility and Alternative Assignments for Sick Students in Educational Institutions: The National Association of School Principals (Sinadi) emphasized that educational institution heads should show leniency regardin ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.02

Healthier Eating Habits Crucial for Combating Chronic Diseases in South Korea, New Report Finds: SEOUL, South Korea – A recent report from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) highlights a significant correlation b ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.02