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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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Paraguayan Alto Paraná: Five Police Officers and One Lawyer Charged with Extortion of 200 Million Guaraní: CIUDAD DEL ESTE, PARAGUAY – Five police officers from the Ciudad del Este Investigation Department in Alto Paraná pro ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguay's Hidden Shadow: The Tragedy of 'Criadazgo' Child Exploitation, Children Ignored: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – June 12, 2025 – On World Day Against Child Labor, a stark warning has emerged from Paragua ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.13

Paraguayan Football Fan Bus Shot At In Asunción, 64 Unharmed: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – On Thursday, June 12, 2025, a bus carrying 64 Paraguayan football fans returning from Brazil was ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.13

Bolt Driver Attacked by Teen Passenger, Vehicle Crashes: Both Driver and Passenger Injured: Asunción, Paraguay – In a shocking incident on June 12, 2025, at approximately 7:29 AM, a Bolt ride-sharing platform ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.13

Police Officer Arrested Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Tacumbú Penitentiary: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – On the evening of Wednesday, June 12, 2025, Sergeant César López Martínez, ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguay's 2025 National General Budget Increases by $337.6 Million by May Due to Super Tucano Purchase and School Meal Expenses: Paraguay's 2025 National General Budget (PGN) increased by approximately $337.6 million as of May, influenced by the purchase of S ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguayan Entrepreneurs Propose Special Gifts for Father's Day: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Entrepreneurs from the Paraguayan Association of Entrepreneurs (Asepy) are drawing public attent ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.13

First Step Towards the Future in Silicon Valley... Seocho Smart Youth Center Holds International Exchange Camp: SEOUL, South Korea – Teenagers preparing for the future are set to embark on a special journey this August, exploring Silico ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.12

Konkuk University Accelerates Global Cooperation: Heading to the US and Taiwan: Konkuk University (President Won Jong-phil) is accelerating its efforts to expand its global cooperation network. Since President ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.06.12

Daejeon City Holds Meeting with Quebec Province, Canada to Explore Aerospace Industry Cooperation: Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo attended the "Conference of Montreal," an international policy forum held in Montreal, Canada, on June ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.12

Singapore Linkage Unlocks ASEAN's 25GW Renewable Energy Potential: Rystad Analysis: Southeast Asia could unlock up to 25 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation and attract over $40 billion in investments in ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.12

Seatrium Benoi Yard Dredging Operations Commence: A Key Driver for Singapore's Maritime Industry: According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), significant dredging operations are currently underway near Berth ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.06.12

Talentor International Welcomes Ellwood Consulting as Singapore and Malaysia Partner: Global talent search consortium Talentor International has strengthened its presence in the Southeast Asian market by adding Ellwo ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.12

KGI Securities Singapore Adopts Scila Risk for Collateral Optimization: KGI Securities Singapore has successfully implemented Scila Risk in its Singapore operations, strengthening its risk management ca ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.12

Hwacheon County to Support Youth Overseas Backpacking Study Tours: Exploring World-Renowned Universities and Strengthening Global Competencies: Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province is garnering significant attention for its extensive support of overseas backpacking study tours ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.12

Paraguay's Immigrant Population Exceeds 156,000, with Argentinians and Brazilians Predominating: The number of immigrants residing in Paraguay has surpassed 156,000, a fact revealed by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.11

President Lee Jae-myung Introduces 'National Recommendation System' for High-Ranking Officials, Including Ministers and Vice-Ministers… Full-Scale Implementation of 'People's Sovereignty Government': President Lee Jae-myung announced on the 10th that he would implement a 'National Recommendation System' to directly receive recom ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.11

Sham Divorces, Family Name Transfers: High-Value Tax Delinquents' Elaborate Schemes and the NTS's Pursuit Battle: Tax delinquents with ample ability to pay their taxes have been caught in the National Tax Service's (NTS) intricate web of pursui ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.11

Emergency Alert System Used for Private Family Events by Fire Officials, Sparking Outrage Among Firefighters: "Is This Even a Country?" (Comprehensive): Fire officials in the Jeonnam region are facing strong criticism from within the firefighting community after it was revealed they ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.11

Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education Launches On-Site Multicultural Education Training: Incheon, South Korea – The Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education (Superintendent Doh Sung-hoon) announced today the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.10