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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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A Fall of Astronomy, Chile's Sky Is in Danger: The Atacama Desert in northern Chile, home to the clearest and purest skies in the world, is where world-class observatories like ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.16

Operación Triunfo Principal Supports Eurovision Boycott if Israel Participates: BARCELONA — Noemí Galera, the principal of the Spanish reality TV show "Operación Triunfo" (OT), has personall ...; Shin Yeju 2025.09.16

North Korea Expands Death Penalty for Contact with 'Hostile Nation' Information: According to a UN report, North Korea has significantly expanded its criteria for the death penalty over the past decade, intensif ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.16

2025 Daejeon Master Craftsman and Artisan Exhibition to Be Held for Four Days Starting September 17: The exhibition hall at Daejeon Artists' House is filled with works imbued with the soul of artisans. The City of Daejeon is holdin ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.16

Daejeon City Opens 'Re-Challenge & Innovation Campus' to Support Start-ups, Providing a Stepping Stone for Revival: A new space of hope for start-ups that have overcome failure and are getting back on their feet, the 'Re-Challenge & Innovatio ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.16

"2025 Hangeul International Pre-Biennale" Surpasses 20,000 Visitors in 14 Days: The 2025 Hangeul International Pre-Biennale is drawing significant attention, having surpassed 20,000 visitors just 14 days after ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.16

SIT Punggol Campus Opens, Students Say "Finally Feels Like a University": The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has officially opened its new campus at the heart of the Punggol Digital District (PDD ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.15

Corruption Scandal: 5 Malaysian Immigration Officials Arrested, $1 Million in Assets Seized: A major organized corruption scandal involving immigration officials has sent shockwaves through Malaysia. The Malaysian Anti-Corr ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.15

E-cigarette smuggling from Singapore's Johor Bahru is on the rise… Young people exploited as 'part-timers': Singapore is facing a headache due to the rampant crime of e-cigarette smuggling from neighboring Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In partic ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2025.09.15

IPS Elevates Patients' Quality of Life with Water: Expanding Hydrotherapy Services: The Institute of Social Provision (IPS) is revitalizing patient treatment and rehabilitation by expanding its hydrotherapy (Hidrot ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.15

Drought-stricken Gangneung to receive emergency water from Doam Dam after 24 years: GANGNEUNG — After a 24-year hiatus, the Doam Dam is set to provide emergency water to the city of Gangneung, which is curren ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.09.14

Blind Traveler's Moving Experience in Mukho Goes Viral: MUKHO, Gangwon Province - Amid a series of complaints about unfriendly service and price gouging in popular tourist destinations l ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.14

Pro-North Korea Media Officials Sent to Prosecution on National Security Law Violations: SEOUL – Four individuals associated with the online media outlet Jajusibo have been referred to the prosecution on charges o ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.14

Ex-President Chun's Final Resting Place Still Undecided: SEOUL—Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, who will mark the fourth anniversary of his death this November, may fina ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.14

Global Mayors to Gather in Seoul to Discuss the Future of Major Cities: SEOUL – Mayors from over 70 major cities worldwide will convene in Seoul for a three-day event to discuss challenges and sol ...; Shin Yeju 2025.09.14

Daejeon’s ‘Zero O’clock Festival’ Draws 2.16 Million, Generating $300M in Economic Impact: DAEJEON — The Daejeon 0시 (Zero O'clock) Festival has cemented its status as a major success, attracting a remarkable 2.16 mi ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.14

Inha University's 2025 Engineering Festival Fosters Industry-Academia Collaboration: INCHEON – Inha University successfully hosted its '2025 Inha Engineering Festival' from September 9 to 11, bringing together ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.09.13

Incheon's Gyeyang Bridge Reborn as 'Street of Light,' Fostering Urban Healing and Tourism: INCHEON – Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, has announced it will hold a lighting ceremony for the 'Gyeyang Araon Artway' on September 19 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

Daejeon to Host 2025 Disabled Persons IT Challenge to Bridge Digital Divide: DAEJEON – The '2025 Disabled Persons IT Challenge,' an event aimed at strengthening the IT skills of people with disabilitie ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.13

Chungcheongnam-do Wins Bid to Host 110th National Sports Festival After 13-Year Hiatus: CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO – South Chungcheong Province, or Chungcheongnam-do, has been officially selected as the host of the 110th ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.13