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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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Daejeon City Successfully Hosts 51st Quality Control Circle Competition: DAEJEON – Daejeon City successfully held the '2025 51st Daejeon Metropolitan City Quality Control Circle Competition' on Jun ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.10

Daejeon Hometown Love Donation Campaign Successfully Concludes in Seoul: Daejeon City successfully concluded its 'Daejeon Hometown Love Donation Campaign' over two days, from June 9th to 10th, in Seoul. ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.10

Promoting Fixie Bike Safety Education for Elementary Students: South Chungcheong Provincial Autonomous Police Committee Offers On-Site Training at Asan Mosan Elementary School: Asan – The South Chungcheong Provincial Autonomous Police Committee has launched a safety education initiative to raise awar ...; Desk 2025.06.10

Chungnam Province Begins Comprehensive Public Property Survey: Chungcheongnam-do Province has initiated a comprehensive "Administrative Property Status Survey Service Project" slated for comple ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.10

Cheonan to Become a Metropolis of 1 Million, Supported by National Industrial Complex Development: CHEONAN – Governor Kim Tae-heum of South Chungcheong Province has pledged full support for Cheonan's growth into a metropoli ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.10

Samcheok Beach Undergoes Major Facility Improvements for Enhanced Comfort and Safety: Samcheok City, South Korea – Samcheok City announced on the 5th that it has completed extensive maintenance and reinforcemen ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.10

COVID-19 Vaccination Urged for High-Risk Groups Ahead of Summer Resurgence, Extended Until June 30: Daejeon City announced it will extend COVID-19 vaccinations for high-risk groups until June 30. This measure aims to proactively p ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.10

Daejeon City Announces International Competition for Eco-Friendly Wooden Bridge and Observatory in Hanbat Arboretum: Daejeon City, South Korea – Daejeon City is embarking on a project to create eco-friendly wooden structures within the Hanba ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.10

Daejeon City Strengthens Public-Private Partnership for Filial Piety Culture and Daejeon Love: Daejeon City signed a "Joint Business Agreement for Practicing Filial Piety Culture and Daejeon Love" on June 9 at the City Hall m ...; Desk 2025.06.10

Advanced Maritime Culture in the Philippine Archipelago Emerged 35,000 Years Ago: Astounding archaeological evidence, unveiled by researchers from Ateneo de Manila University, reveals that the Philippine archipel ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.09

Equinix Acquires 3 Data Centers in the Philippines to Meet Digital Demand and Support AI Innovation: Equinix, a global leader in data center operations, officially announced on June 4th (local time) that it has acquired three data ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.06.09

Why Singaporean Entrepreneurs Should Closely Watch RMB Market Trends: SINGAPORE – The Renminbi (RMB) has recently risen in stature in international financial markets, becoming a crucial factor f ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.09

GC Biopharma Secures Landmark Plasma Derivatives Deal in Malaysia, Bolstering Global Footprint: SEOUL, South Korea / KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – GC Biopharma, a leading South Korean biopharmaceutical company, today announce ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.08

China's Growing Presence in the West Sea Raises Alarm in South Korea: SEOUL, South Korea – Concerns are mounting in South Korea over China's escalating activities in the West Sea (also known as ...; Desk 2025.06.08

Chungcheongnam-do to Create Safe and Clean Beaches: Chungcheongnam-do announced on the 4th that it will fully implement its safety management and marine waste disposal measures, esta ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.07

Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra Auditions for Artistic Members: The Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating its 41st anniversary, is preparing for a powerful leap to become a top-tier orches ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.07

Paraguay's Ministry of Social Development Suspends Over 2,600 Elderly Pension Accounts Due to Inactivity: How to Reactivate Them: ASUNCION, Paraguay – Paraguay's Ministry of Social Development (MDS) announced on June 5, 2025, that 2,622 accounts assigned ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.06

Paraguay River in Asunción Breaches 4 Meters, Highest Level in Two Years: Asunción, Paraguay – June 5, 2025, the water level of the Paraguay River in the Asunción section reached 4.06 ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.06

Ñemby Suffers Severe Flooding: House Wall Collapses, Four Cars Swept Away: In a shocking incident in Ñemby, a district in the Central Department of the Asunción metropolitan area, torrential ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.06

Wall Collapse at Asunción Military Geographic Directorate Halts Traffic on Artigas Avenue: ASUNCIÓN – Due to heavy rain and strong winds that swept through Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, part of th ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.06