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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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900 Rescued After Being Stranded for Four Days in Everest's Karma Valley Trekking Route: Nearly 900 people who were isolated in the Karma Valley near the eastern slope of Mount Everest in the Tibet Autonomous Region of ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.09

Taiwanese Climber Dies in Snowstorm on China's Qinghai Province: Incident During Gansu-Qinghai Laohugou Trek Over Chinese National Day Holiday... Over 250 People Rescued: An accident occurred during China's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays on October 7, in the Laohugou (老虎溝) region of Qi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.09

DPRK-Vietnam Reaffirm 'Traditional Friendship' on 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties: General Secretary Kim Jong Un Welcomes General Secretary To Lam... Seeking New Development in Bilateral Relations: On October 9, 2025, a grand welcoming ceremony was hosted in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), by Kim Jong ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.09

Chile: Progress in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Amidst Shadows: Women's Economic Empowerment and Inequality Reduction as Core Challenges: SANTIAGO — A new study reveals that while Chile has achieved remarkable success in the field of Gender Equality, Disability, ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.10.08

International Non-Judicial Body Puts the Brakes on Multinational Corporations Evading Environmental and Human Rights Responsibility: THE HAGUE/LIMA — The non-judicial dispute resolution mechanism of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.08

Uruguay Deep Sea: 30 Potential New Species Discovered! 'Uruguay Sub200' Expedition Results Revealed: MONTEVIDEO— The veil over the deep South Atlantic has been lifted, marking a monumental milestone for Uruguayan marine scien ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.08

Controversy over Duck Hunting in Uruguay: Ethical and Conservation Issues Amidst a Legal Vacuum: The government has missed the deadline for deciding on an extension of the hunting ban, raising concerns that the activity will co ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.08

Ditch These Six Household Items Now, Harvard Physician Warns: A Harvard-trained specialist is sounding the alarm on six seemingly innocuous items commonly found in homes, urging the public to ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.07

The U-Turn in Divorce: South Korea Sees a Surge in 'Twilight Divorces' Amid Overall Decline: SEOUL—While the overall divorce rate in South Korea has trended downward, a striking counter-development has emerged: a sign ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.06

Asia Grapples with Premature Influenza Surge: Japan and Taiwan Enter Epidemic Phase Early: TOKYO/TAIPEI—Influenza is surging across East Asia, hitting popular tourist destinations Japan and Taiwan well ahead of the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.06

Typhoon Matmo Slams Southern China, Forces Mass Evacuations: BEIJING—Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the season, made a powerful dual-landfall on the southern coast of China this ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.06

A Pill Too Many: South Korea Grapples with Soaring Polypharmacy Risks: SEOUL – As South Korea accelerates into a super-aged society, a silent and dangerous health crisis is escalating: polypharma ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.06

Korean 'Steel City' Pohang on Brink of Collapse Amid US Tariffs, Mayor Stages Rare DC Protest: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The industrial heartland of South Korea, Pohang, a city often likened to America’s Pittsburgh for i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.05

OpenAI's $500 Billion Valuation Ignites 'AI Bubble' Debate on Wall Street: NEW YORK—The soaring valuation of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to a staggering $500 billion—approximately 700 t ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.05

Samcheok Hosts Second Annual Career Fair: Students Grasp Their Future: SAMCHEOK, Gangwon Province—Samcheok City and the EDUPIA Samcheok Education Development Project Group announced on October 4, ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.10.05

Jindo Restaurant's 'Unify Orders' Demand Sparks Backlash, Prompting Apology: Jindo, South Jeolla Province—A restaurant in Jindo has ignited a fierce online controversy following a viral YouTube video t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.05

Former Midas Partners CEO Gets 16 Years for $260 Million Pyramid Scheme: SEOUL— The former CEO of a financial firm, Midas Partners, has been handed a final sentence of 16 years in prison for master ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.05

Hangeul School Future Forum Reaffirms Hangeul as the 'Root of Hallyu' on 579th Anniversary of Hunminjeongeum Proclamation: SEOUL - A forum was recently held in Seoul to commemorate the 579th anniversary of the proclamation of Hunminjeongeum (the origina ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.04

Hate Protests: A Test of South Korean Democracy - Learning from Japan's Response: SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea is currently grappling with a rise in anti-China protests led by far-right groups, an unsettling ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.04

'K-Culture' Tourists Face Korean Reality: Surge in Complaints Over Taxis and Shopping: SEOUL — The immense global popularity of K-Content, spanning everything from K-pop to K-dramas, has driven a massive wave of ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.04