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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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Pyeongtaek City Expands Youth Activity Spaces by Operating 5 "Youth Resting Places Outside the Center": Pyeongtaek City will begin operating five new "Youth Resting Places Outside the Center" next month to support free community activ ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.05.31

Ansan City and Singapore Collaborate on 'Smart Transportation System,' Presenting a Blueprint for Future Transportation: Ansan City has solidified its position as an international smart transportation hub, attracting a benchmarking visit from a delega ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.31

2025 Ansan Citizens' Environmental Festival: A Companion for a Sustainable Future: Ansan – Ansan City announced that it will host the '2025 Ansan Citizens' Environmental Festival' at Ansan Cultural Plaza in ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.05.31

Ansan City to Offer Free Rental Cars to Multi-Child Families, Expanding Mobility Rights and Boosting Birth Rates: Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province – Ansan City announced on the 30th that it will launch a free rental car support program for m ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.05.31

Four Universities in Western Gyeonggi Selected for 'RISE Project' – Accelerating Customized Talent Development and Lifelong Vocational Education Innovation: ANYANG, KOREA – The Western Gyeonggi Consortium of universities, comprising Sungkyul University and Anyang University in Any ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.31

Anyang City, "Supplying Premium Tap Water Through Meticulous Water Management"…Prioritizing Citizen Health: ANYANG, South Korea – Anyang City is making comprehensive efforts to supply clean and safe 'premium tap water' to its citize ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.05.31

Suwon City Shines in Culture, Sports, and Disaster Response in June: Suwon City, – Suwon City is poised for a vibrant June, announcing a rich array of cultural events for its citizens. The city ...; Desk 2025.05.31

Gochang-gun Appoints 43 Youth Diplomats, Signaling the Nurturing of Global Talent Who Communicate with the World: Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do – Gochang-gun in Jeollabuk-do is actively fostering future talent by launching its 'Youth Diplomat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.31

Namwon City Family Center Successfully Concludes "Healing Camp with Family" for Multicultural Families: NAMWON, South Korea – The Namwon City Family Center successfully hosted its "Healing Camp with Family" on May 24, 2025, brin ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Uiseong Police Offer Driver's License Opportunities to Multicultural Families and Foreign Residents: UISEONG, South Korea – The Uiseong Police Station, under the leadership of Superintendent Ahn Yang-soo, has taken proactive ...; Desk 2025.05.30

Incheon Bukgu Library to Host 'Multicultural Healing Magic Show': Incheon, South Korea – The Incheon Metropolitan City Bukgu Library (Director Jae-gil Lee) is set to host a 'Multicultural He ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Brazil Faces Heated Controversy Over Weakening Environmental Licensing Ahead of COP30: With just six months until it hosts the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), Brazil is facing intense domestic and internati ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.05.30

Paraguay's National Transit Agency Hacked: 7.4 Million Personal Records Leaked, Selling for $300: The official website of the Paraguayan government has once again fallen victim to a cyberattack. Last Thursday, the "Complaints" s ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.30

Warning: Common Houseplant 'Dieffenbachia' Poses Hidden Dangers: The common ornamental houseplant Dieffenbachia is gaining attention for its potential to cause fatal toxicity, especially in child ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Daejeon City Opens 'Medical Tourism Overseas Hub Center' in Manila, Philippines: Daejeon City is set to fully embark on its journey into the global medical tourism market with the opening of its 'Medical Tourism ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Participate in the Chungcheong Metropolitan Alliance's "New Face" Design Contest!: The Chungcheong Metropolitan Alliance (Alliance Head Kim Young-hwan), the nation's first special local government, announced on Ma ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Council Holds Appointment Ceremony and Meeting for '4th Term Legislative Monitors': Composed of diverse provincial residents, including professors, social workers, and students... Expected to serve as a communicati ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

"Help Me, Chungnam Sea" Project Kicks Off in Earnest: Chungcheongnam-do Province has officially announced the full-scale launch of its year-round coastal cleanup initiative, the "Help ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Chungnam Climate and Environment Education Center to Open in September: Chungcheongnam-do Province recently convened with stakeholders to discuss plans for activating the Chungnam Climate and Environmen ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.30

Seeking Future Cooperation with China's Heilongjiang and Shandong Provinces: Chungcheongnam-do Province's Vice Governor for Political Affairs, Jeon Hyeong-sik, visited China for seven days from May 21 to 27 ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30