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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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Trauma Hospital Begins Modernization Project with Investment of ₲30 Billion: ASUNCION – The Paraguayan Ministry of Public Health has announced the commencement of a major modernization project for the ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.16

Fundación Renaci Holds Third Charity Gala: Fundraising for Paraguay's First Integrated Well-being Center for Pediatric Cancer: ASUNCIÓN – Fundación Renaci will host its third annual charity gala dinner to raise funds for the construction ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.16

Fundación Renaci to Host 3rd Charity Gala: Raising Funds for Paraguay's First Integrated Well-being Center for Pediatric Cancer: ASUNCIÓN – Fundación Renaci will host its 3rd Charity Gala Dinner to raise funds for the construction of Parag ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.16

Shocking Report: Only 36 Out of 186 Law Programs in Korea Obtain Accreditation: A shocking report has revealed that out of 186 law programs nationwide, only 36 have received valid accreditation. This figure, re ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.16

IPS Ophthalmology Reduces Waiting Time from 3 Months to 22 Days with the Latest OCT Introduction: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – The Ophthalmology Service of the Social Security Institute (IPS) has acquired a state-of-the-art ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.16

IPS Ophthalmology Cuts Waiting Time from 3 Months to 22 Days with New OCT Device: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – The Social Welfare Institute (IPS) Ophthalmology service has acquired a state-of-the-art Optical ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.16

Asunción's Mercado N° 4 Faces Safety Emergency: Collapse Risk and Severe Structural Flaws: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Mercado N° 4, a prominent market in Asunción, Paraguay, is facing a severe safety eme ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.16

Corruption at Asunción International Airport: Large Bribery Scheme Uncovered, One Customs Official Detained, Three Under Investigation: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – A sudden raid at the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) office within Silvio Pettirossi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.16

Bill Mandating Telecoms to Provide Information for Missing Persons Search Passed by Lower House: The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies has granted partial approval to a bill that aims to revolutionize missing persons search protoc ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.16

MetaTexture Launches Plant-Based Egg Alternative, Revolutionizing Kimbap and Foodservice: SEOUL, South Korea – Food tech innovator MetaTexture has unveiled a groundbreaking plant-based egg alternative, poised to tr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.16

Special Prosecutor to Attempt Third Forced Appearance of Former President Yoon, Demanding Presence by 2 PM: SEOUL, South Korea – The special prosecution team investigating the December 3, 2024, emergency martial law declaration is e ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.16

Paraguay Hosts the 26th International Conference on Science and Life: Discussing Challenges in the Postmodern Era: The 26th International Conference on Science and Life (CICV) will be held from July 24th to 26th, 2025, at the Convention Hall of ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.15

Gwangju Fire Department Successfully Concludes Paraguay Firefighting Capacity Building Project, Elevating Global Status: The Gwangju Fire & Safety Headquarters has successfully completed the 'Paraguay Self-Defense Firefighting Capacity Building Pr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.15

Chungcheongnam-do Seeks Ways to Expand Exchange and Cooperation with Uzbekistan: Chungcheongnam-do Province is accelerating efforts to broaden its engagement in Central Asia by seeking practical ways to expand c ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.15

Bucheon Astronomical Science Museum Expands 'City of Star' Night Program to 5 Days a Week for Summer Vacation: The Bucheon Astronomical Science Museum (Director Lee Jong-su) is significantly expanding the operation of its popular night progr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.14

Bucheon, A Festival of Summer Flowers: Hydrangea Trails Bloom at Sangdong Lake Park and Dodang Park: July 14, 2025, Bucheon is filled with the fresh scent of summer. As part of its seasonal flower landscaping project, Bucheon City ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.14

"Beyond Borders, A Unified Powerful Chungnam"...Leading the Way for Korean Unification: Chungnam Province has pledged to not only improve the quality of life for North Korean defectors in the province but also to take ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.14

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang: "Concerns about Chinese Military Modernization? No Need to Worry.": SEOUL – As the U.S. government expresses concerns that its advanced semiconductor technology could be used for the moderniza ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.14

Homeless Man Sentenced to 1 Year and 6 Months in Prison for Breaking Into Home and Cooking Ramen: A homeless man in his 60s who broke into another person's home, cooked ramen, and committed theft has been sentenced to real priso ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.13

Seoul Experiences 73 Sinkholes in First Half of Year, Gangnam Area Most Affected, Urgent Need for Deteriorated Sewer Pipe Maintenance: Seoul saw 73 ground subsidence (sinkhole) incidents in the first half of this year, meaning a sinkhole appeared every 2 to 3 days. ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.13