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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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KAIST and Australia's Top Engineering University Forge Partnership, Paving Way for Inter-Governmental Collaboration: SEOUL, South Korea – The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the University of New South Wales (U ...; Desk 2025.06.01

Malaysia Showcases Cultural Vibrancy at Seoul World City Cultural Festival: SEOUL, South Korea – The Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board actively participated in the '2025 Seoul World City Cultural Festi ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2025.06.01

KOSAF and Tourism Malaysia Partner for Global Work-Study Program: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) has officially joined forces with Tourism Malaysia, Seoul Offi ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.06.01

Bali: A Tapestry of Nature, Culture, and Sustainable Aspirations: Indonesia's Bali continues to captivate global travelers with its harmonious blend of breathtaking natural landscapes and rich tra ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.01

South Korea's Foreign Ministry Urges Caution for Travelers to the Philippines and Cambodia: SEOUL, South Korea – The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has issued a strong advisory to the travel industry ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

Longstanding Ties: Soonchunhyang University Hospital Provides Free Health Screenings for Cambodian Workers in Korea: Gimhae, South Korea – In a significant display of cross-border medical cooperation, Soonchunhyang University Hospital (SUH), ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

South Korea Designates Nipah Virus as Class 1 Infectious Disease Amid Global Vigilance: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea's disease control authorities have moved to designate Nipah virus infection, a highly letha ...; Desk 2025.06.01

HCT Charts Ambitious Path to Unicorn Status on 25th Anniversary: SEOUL, South Korea – HCT Co., Ltd. (KRX: 072990), a leading South Korean specialist in testing, certification, and calibrati ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.31

Consumer Protection Ruling: TMON and WeMakePrice Must Refund Victims of Prepaid Cash and Vouchers: A significant consumer dispute resolution ruling has been issued, demanding that TMON and WeMakePrice take responsibility for cons ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.31

Busan to Host "Ocean Industry Renaissance" Next Month, Featuring Marine Startups: BUSAN, South Korea – The Korea Ocean Industry Association announced today that it will host the 9th annual "Ocean Industry R ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.31

US Clean Energy Sector Faces Significant Setbacks Amid Policy Shifts and Project Cancellations: Washington D.C. – The clean energy sector in the United States is experiencing substantial financial reversals and job losse ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.31

Hanwha TotalEnergies Donates ₩910 Million Social Contribution Fund to Seosan City, Expanding Community Co-prosperity and Support for Vulnerable Groups: Hanwha TotalEnergies (CEO Seo Seok-eun) has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to co-prosperity with the local communit ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.31

Sokcho, A Feast for the Palate: An In-Depth Analysis of Four Must-Try Foods at Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market: Gangwon Province's Sokcho boasts a breathtaking natural landscape, where the blue East Sea meets the majestic Seorak Mountains. It ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.31

Sokcho: A Jewel of the East Coast, Shining with Diverse Charms Through All Four Seasons: Sokcho, a city like a jewel on the East Coast, is a premier travel destination that draws visitors year-round, thanks to its beaut ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.31

The Songpa Re-use Center: Emerging as a Hot Spot for "Practical Consumption" in an Era of High Prices: As the recent trend of high prices continues, consumers' wallets are getting thinner. In this situation, the Songpa Re-use Center ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.31

The Era of "Hands-Free Departure" from Gangnam: Enhanced Convenience with the Resumption of City Airport Easy-Drop Service: The "Easy-Drop" service, which allows for airline ticket issuance and baggage check-in at the Korea City Air Terminal in Samseong- ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.31

Anseong City Achieves a Great Feat: Selected for the 2025 East Asia Culture City Network Support Project: Anseong City (Mayor Kim Bo-ra) has achieved a remarkable feat by being finally selected for the "2025 Korea-Japan-China East Asia ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.05.31

Pyeongtaek City Strengthens Suicide Prevention Safety Net by Expanding "Life-Respecting Safe Village" Initiative: Pyeongtaek City is taking the lead in spreading a culture of respect for life by building a more robust community-based suicide pr ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.31

Pyeongtaek Police Seize 27.5kg of Philopon Valued at 11 Billion Won, Apprehending Largest Ever Drug Smuggling Organization: Pyeongtaek Police Station has dismantled an international drug trafficking organization that attempted to smuggle and distribute 2 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.31

Pyeongtaek City Achieves Transportation Welfare for Citizens with 'Visiting Free Bicycle Repair Service': 1,200 Bikes Repaired in First Half of the Year: Pyeongtaek City's "Visiting Free Bicycle Repair Service," a life-oriented transportation welfare project, has successfully conclud ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.05.31