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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

President Lee Steps Up Regional Growth Blueprint, Putting AI and Chips at the Center

SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung is set to hold a series of high-level meetings with the leaders of South Korea’s semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Group, to finalize an ambi

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Lithium Battery Fire Forces Emergency Landing of Air China Flight to Incheon: SHANGHAI/BEIJING – An Air China flight bound for Incheon International Airport in South Korea was forced to make an emergenc ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.18

A Flight of Hope: Seabirds, Including Albatrosses, Return to Mexico's Restored Islands: MEXICO CITY – In a profound victory for global conservation efforts, Mexico is celebrating the triumphant return of several ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.10.18

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Latin America’s Aquatic Invaders Clogging Waterways Worldwide: Invasive aquatic species represent a pervasive and growing threat to freshwater ecosystems across the globe. While many regions ba ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.18

Dolphins Developing Alzheimer’s-Like Pathology Linked to Toxic Algae Blooms: FLORIDA, USA – In a disturbing potential warning sign for both marine and human health, a recent study has unveiled evidence ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.18

Panama Soars as Global Environmental Hub, Staging Eleven Key Summits by 2027: PANAMA CITY — The Central American nation of Panama is rapidly emerging as a new global epicenter for sustainable developmen ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.18

Giant Prehistoric "Hyena" Unveiled in the Caucasus: A 10-Million-Year-Old Apex Predator: Baku, Azerbaijan – An international team of paleontologists has shed new light on the distribution and ecological role of on ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.18

Repair Culture Gains Global Traction: World Repair Day 2025 Promotes Sustainability and Circular Economy: Today, October 18, 2025, marks World Repair Day, an annual observance held on the third Saturday of October to fiercely advocate f ...; Desk 2025.10.18

WORLD NATURE PROTECTION DAY 2025: A Global Call to Action on October 18th: BUENOS AIRES – Every year on October 18th, the world observes World Nature Protection Day (Día Mundial de la Protecci ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.18

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Gyeongju International Marathon Elevated to 'Elite Label' Status, Welcomes Record 15,000 Runners: GYEONGJU, South Korea—The 2025 Gyeongju International Marathon, a race renowned for its picturesque course through the heart ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.17

Unexpected Target: Brown Cars Top the List of Vehicles Most Attacked by Birds: A fascinating survey reveals a surprising correlation between a car's color and the frequency of bird droppings it accumulates. Ac ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.10.17

South Korean Organizations Suspend Cambodia Programs Amid Rising Safety Concerns: SEOUL, South Korea — A wave of cancellations and suspensions is sweeping across South Korea’s local governments, unive ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.17

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Innovative 'Deferred Medical Payment System' from Chungbuk Province Expands to Seoul and Gyeonggi: Seoul/Cheongju – An innovative social welfare policy pioneered by Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) Province, the 'Deferred Medic ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.10.17