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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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Geumsan Ginseng Industry Seeks Sustainable Future, Strengthens Public-Private Cooperation: Geumsan County is exploring changes for the sustainable development of its ginseng industry, actively accepting opinions presented ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Recruitment for the 105th Samcheok Citizen Academy: "How Do I Find Answers in Life?": Samcheok City announced that it is recruiting participants for the 105th Samcheok Citizen Academy, which will be held on Monday, J ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Independence Hall, Overseas Koreans Dokdo Family Camp ‘Do you know Korea and Dokdo?’ Successfully Concludes: Independence Hall (Director Kim Hyung-seok) successfully concluded the first session of the ‘Do you know Korea and Dokdo?&rs ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Ryu Hyun-jin, Oh Sang-uk, Kkumcci Family Come Forward as Daejeon's Representative Faces: Daejeon City is accelerating its efforts to become a "Sports Special City." On the 1st, the city signed a "Ryu Hyun-jin, Oh Sang- ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Daehong 2-ri, Cheonan, Awarded Honorable Mention at Chungcheongnam-do Happy Rural Village Contest: Cheonan City announced on the 2nd that Daehong 2-ri in Seonghwan-eup received an Honorable Mention in the Village Development cate ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Opening the Future of Climate Tech with AI, Found in Cheonan Startups: The city of Cheonan announced on the 2nd that the '2025 Greentech Startup Forum', held at the Green Startup Town, successfully con ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.03

Cheonan Station, a Long-Cherished Wish of Cheonan Citizens, Breaks Ground After 22 Years... Ceremony to Be Held on the 22nd: The groundbreaking ceremony for Cheonan Station, which has been operating as a temporary station since 2003, will be held after 22 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.03

World Share Gifts Hope, Providing New Homes for 10 Fire-Affected Households in the Philippines: Davao, Mindanao Island, Philippines - World Share, an international relief and development NGO, has ignited a flame of hope in the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.03

Horticom: A Korea-Paraguay Cooperation Project Leading Horticultural Innovation in Paraguay: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) of Paraguay and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have joined for ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.07.02

Sinadi Recommends Flexibility and Alternative Assignments for Sick Students in Educational Institutions: The National Association of School Principals (Sinadi) emphasized that educational institution heads should show leniency regardin ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.02

Healthier Eating Habits Crucial for Combating Chronic Diseases in South Korea, New Report Finds: SEOUL, South Korea – A recent report from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) highlights a significant correlation b ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.02

The Dos and Don'ts of Kitchen Foils: Why Marinated Meats and Microwaves Don't Mix with Aluminum: Seoul, South Korea – While convenient kitchen staples, aluminum and parchment foils each come with specific guidelines for s ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.02

Court Orders Full Compensation, Damages in Dog Attack Lawsuit: GWANGJU, South Korea – A local court has ruled in favor of a plaintiff whose companion dog was severely injured in an unprov ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.02

Hongseong-gun Opens Nation's First Comprehensive Treatment Center for Developmentally Delayed Children: Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam Province, announced on July 2nd the official launch of the "Hongseong Dream Nurturing Center," a ded ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.02

Sweeter Than Sweat: The Second Annual Chuncheon Potato Festival Concludes Successfully: CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province – The scorching summer heat was no match for the vibrant enthusiasm of over 1,000 participants a ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.02

North Korea Reportedly Deploys Russian-Supplied Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System in Pyongyang: PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korea has reportedly deployed the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 mobile air defense system in its ca ...; Desk 2025.07.02

South Korea's Rebellion Probe Intensifies: Former PM Han, Minister Ahn Summoned as Martial Law Aftermath Unfolds: SEOUL, South Korea – The special prosecution team investigating the controversial December 3rd emergency martial law declara ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.02

Incheon's "1,000-Won Housing" Welcomes First Residents One Year After Policy Announcement: INCHEON, South Korea – Incheon's highly anticipated "1,000-Won Housing" initiative has officially begun welcoming its first ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.02

Democratic Party Vows Full-Scale Prosecutorial Reform as Chief Prosecutor Resigns: SEOUL, South Korea – Kim Byung-kee, interim leader and floor leader of South Korea's Democratic Party (DP), announced today ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.02