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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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NAPOLCOM Obtains Information on Missing Cockfighters Case…Will the Investigation Gain Momentum?: The National Police Commission (Napolcom) announced on July 9 that it has received crucial information regarding the disappearance ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.07.10

Philippine Maritime Authorities Discuss Revision of Minimum Crew Standards for Domestic Vessels: The Philippines' Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Coastal Shipping Association (PCSA) are moving to revise ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.10

[Breaking News] 'Slippery Eel' Yoon Seok-yeol Finally Rearrested… Court Cites "Concerns of Evidence Destruction" as Boomerang: Former President Yoon Seok-yeol was finally rearrested on the morning of July 10, after undergoing a suspect interrogation prior t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.10

Senator Pangilinan Pushes for Review of Key Food, Fishery, and Rice Policies: MANILA, Philippines – Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has filed a series of Senate resolutions urging an urgent legislativ ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.10

NBI Seizes Counterfeit Baby Powder and Body Cleansers Worth PHP 8 Million: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced on Wednesday, July 9, that it had seiz ...; Desk 2025.07.10

Senator Hontiveros Sues 7 for Cyber Libel Over Viral Video: MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, filed cyber libel complaints against seven individuals with the ...; Desk 2025.07.10

"Stock Market Manipulation Leads to Ruin," Government Draws Its Sword… Joint Investigation Team, the 'Grim Reaper,' Launched: On July 9, 2025, the South Korean financial authorities declared war on unfair trading in the capital market, announcing ultra-hig ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.09

Bucheon Outdoor Ice Rink to Open in December, Public Naming Contest Raises Anticipation: A new winter attraction is set to emerge in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. Bucheon City announced on the 9th that it will open the 'B ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.07.09

Bucheon City Holds Bicycle Safety Promotion Ride from Gulpocheon to Jeongseojin: On the 4th, Bucheon City held a "Bicycle Safety Promotion Ride," organized by the Bucheon City Bicycle Federation (President Lee H ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.08

Bucheon Wejoy Chimac Festival: Two Days Immersed in Beer and Movies...Successfully Concludes: The '2025 Bucheon Wejoy Chimac Festival in BIFAN' was successfully held for two days, from July 4th to 5th, at the City Hall lawn ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.08

Bucheon City to Host "Bucheon Love for Country Challenge" for 80th Liberation Day Anniversary: The "Bucheon Love for Country Challenge" will run for approximately three weeks, from July 7 to July 25, 2025, on Instagram. This ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.08

Samcheok Youth Center Recruiting Surfing Students for Youth's Healthy Cultural Life: The Samcheok Youth Center has announced it's recruiting students for a surfing program. This program is designed to provide young ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.08

Samcheok Carbon Neutrality Support Center Successfully Completes 'Maka! Sseuddam Sseuddam! Carbon Neutral Plogging' Event: The Samcheok Carbon Neutrality Support Center announced that it successfully concluded the 'Maka! Sseuddam Sseuddam! Carbon Neutra ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.08

Samcheok City Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Activities in Forests During Summer Vacation Season: Samcheok City announced that it will conduct an intensive crackdown on illegal activities in forests from July 1st to August 31st, ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.08

Daejeon City Opens Water Park for Pets: To provide a recreational space where people and pets can interact and enjoy themselves during the hot summer, the Daejeon Animal ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.08

Ionis Co., Ltd. Donates 12,000 Plug-in Air Purifiers to Daejeon City... Expects Improved Living Environment for Vulnerable Groups: [Daejeon=Newsis] Reporter Kang Jung-gu | Ionis Co., Ltd. (CEO Jang Seok-woon) has stepped up to create a pleasant living environme ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.08

Daejeon City Holds 'Local Administration-Public Security Administration Cooperation Workshop': Daejeon City announced that it held the '2025 Local Administration and Public Security Administration Related Agencies Cooperation ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.08

Daejeon-Chungnam Administrative Integration Daedeok-gu Consensus Discussion Concludes: The Daejeon-Chungnam Administrative Integration Public-Private Consultative Body held a "Local Government Consensus Discussion" on ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.08

Daejeon City Initiates 'Youth Switch ON' to Connect More Closely with Young People... Communication Relay Kicks Off in Earnest: Daejeon City's 'Youth Switch (ON)' project, designed for substantive communication with the younger generation, has officially beg ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.08