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6223 Future Forum, Guest Speaker Kim Jin-myung… Ulsan Dreams of Leaping into a Future Cultural City through the Spirit of Hangeul

(C) 6223 Future Forum The '6223 Future Forum,' a key organization proposing future policies for Ulsan, successfully held its second seminar of 2026 under the theme "Listening to the Fut
Seoul Metro to Ban Personal Mobility Devices and High-Capacity Lithium Batteries Starting July

SEOUL — Starting July 1, 2026, passengers will be prohibited from bringing personal mobility (PM) devices powered by lithium batteries and high-capacity lithium batteries into Seoul Metro statio

South Korea’s Bid for MSCI Developed Market Status Stalls Again

SEOUL — South Korea’s long-standing ambition to be reclassified as a "Developed Market" (DM) by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has faced another setback. In its 20

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Pet Ownership Costs Rise in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – The average monthly cost of owning a pet in South Korea has risen to 175,000 won ($130), according to a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.23

Hometown Love Donations Surge in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – The Hometown Love Donation Campaign, a South Korean government initiative aimed at revitalizing regiona ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.23

Foreign Workers, Broker Orchestrate Elaborate Fraud Scheme to Extend Stay in Korea: A broker and 13 foreign workers have been arrested for their involvement in a sophisticated scheme to defraud the Korean governmen ...; Desk 2025.01.23

Harmful Substances Found in Overseas-Purchased Food Products Targeting Sleep and Mood Disorders: Seoul, South Korea – The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced today that a recent inspection of 50 overseas-purchased ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.23

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Don Traditional Korean Hanbok for Limited Edition Tmoney Card: Seoul, South Korea – Tmoney, a major transportation card provider in South Korea, has announced the release of a limited edi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.22

Incheon Airport Customs Intensifies Enforcement Ahead of Lunar New Year: Incheon, South Korea – Incheon International Airport Customs has announced a two-week campaign to crack down on undeclared g ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.22

56 Out of 58 Detained After Seoul Western District Court Riot: Seoul, South Korea – A Seoul court has ordered the detention of 56 individuals involved in a violent protest outside the Seo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.22

El Salvador Secures Three-Year Deal with ISA to Host Major Surfing Events: Surf City, El Salvador – El Salvador has solidified its position as a world-class surfing destination with a new strategic p ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.01.22

Couples Struggle to Offload Wedding Banquets as Hotels Enforce Steep Cancellation Fees: Singapore - The rise of online forums like Singapore Brides has transformed into a bustling marketplace for couples seeking to off ...; Desk 2025.01.22

Bakersfield: California's Hidden Gem: Bakersfield, CA - Often overshadowed by its more glamorous coastal neighbors, Bakersfield, California, offers a unique blend of ru ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.21

Tax Agency Tightens Rules on Housing Loan Deductions: Seoul, South Korea – The National Tax Service (NTS) has announced new regulations for housing loan deductions, effective for ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.20

Rare Celestial Alignment to Be Visible in South Korea: Gwacheon, South Korea – Astronomy enthusiasts in South Korea are gearing up for a rare celestial event. The National Science ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.18

Daejeon City Breaks Ground on Bomunsan Forest Recreation Area: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City has officially begun the construction of the Bomunsan Forest Recreation Area, a major pr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.17

512 New Security Personnel Graduate in Panama: Panama City, Panama - A total of 512 new officers from the National Aeronaval System (SENAN), National Border Service (Senafront), ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.01.17

Taiwan Executes Death Row Inmate Amidst Controversy: Taipei - The Taiwanese Ministry of Justice carried out the execution of a death row inmate yesterday evening, sparking immediate c ...; Desk 2025.01.17

Ben Tre Completes Major Marine Economy Projects in Ba Tri District: BEN TRE - The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has successfully completed six key marine economy projects in Ba Tri District, repr ...; Desk 2025.01.17

Ha Noi Starts Switching to Electric Buses: The Ha Noi Transport Corporation (Transerco) began replacing diesel-powered buses with electric vehicles on three routes on Friday ...; Desk 2025.01.17

Grand Pioneers Cruise Named "Best Luxury New Cruise Line in Vietnam": Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam – Grand Pioneers Cruise, a leading sustainable luxury cruise line in Vietnam, has been awarded "Best Lu ...; Desk 2025.01.17

Egypt and Germany Deepen ICT Cooperation, Eyeing Outsourcing Growth: Cairo, Egypt - A high-level German delegation visited Egypt this week to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the information and c ...; Desk 2025.01.17

Geely Opens New Factory in Egypt, Boosting Automotive Manufacturing Hub Ambitions: Cairo, Egypt - Geely Auto Group has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Egypt, marking a significant step towards th ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.01.17