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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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Inmate Accused of Child Molestation Dies from Beating in Denpasar Detention Center; Six Suspects Identified: Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia – An Indonesian detention facility in Denpasar, Bali, has become the scene of a grim incident foll ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.20

Gyeongsangbuk-do Bolsters Ties with Japan Through Official Exchange Program: Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea – In a strategic move to deepen bilateral relations and foster broader collaboration, Gyeongsa ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.20

UNITED STATES FACES FIRST MAJOR HEATWAVE OF 2025 AMID 'HEAT DOME' PHENOMENON: Washington D.C. – The United States has issued its first significant heat wave advisory of 2025, starting June 20, as a powe ...; Desk 2025.06.20

Chungnam Province Expands Natural Recreation Forest Benefits for Chungcheong Region Residents: CHEONGJU, South Korea – The Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Assembly has taken a significant step toward boosting regional tour ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.19

Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Council Moves to Invigorate Ecotourism through New Legislation: CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO, South Korea – The Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Council is spearheading a significant initiative to system ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.19

Cheonan Gears Up for 3rd Annual Univ-City & Maxsum Festival This Week: Cheonan, South Korea – The vibrant city of Cheonan is set to host the third annual "2025 Cheonan Univ-City Festival with Max ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.19

Nonghyup Expands ESG Circular Economy Initiatives Through Employee E-Waste Donation Campaign: SEOUL, South Korea – Nonghyup, one of South Korea's largest agricultural cooperatives, announced today the successful launch ...; Desk 2025.06.18

Prosecutors Under Fire for Alleged Cover-Up in First Lady Kim Keon-hee's Stock Manipulation Probe: Seoul, South Korea – The reinvestigation into First Lady Kim Keon-hee's alleged involvement in the Deutsch Motors stock mani ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18

President Lee Engages in Bilateral Diplomacy at G7 Summit, Reinforcing Global Partnerships: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada – President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea concluded a rigorous two-day diplomatic agenda at the G ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18

Man Arrested in Gangnam for Drug-Fueled Weapon Rampage: SEOUL, South Korea – A 30-year-old man was apprehended by police after brandishing a weapon in a residential area of Gangnam ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18

Kim Keon-hee Special Prosecutor Team Visits Financial Supervisory Service After Prosecutors on First Official Schedule: SEOUL, South Korea – The Special Prosecutor's Office, led by Special Prosecutor Min Joong-ki, investigating allegations surr ...; Desk 2025.06.18

Yoon Suk-yeol's Mother-in-Law Referred to Prosecution Over Alleged Illegal Farmland Lease: SEOUL, South Korea – Choi Eun-soon, the mother-in-law of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been formally referred to the p ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18

South Korea Braces for Unpredictable 'Goblin Monsoon' Beginning Tomorrow: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea is preparing for an unpredictable "Goblin Monsoon," set to begin across its central regions ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.06.18

Paraguayan Supreme Court Faces Pressure to Clearly Resolve Constitutional Violation Cases: The Paraguayan Supreme Court (CSJ) is facing strong pressure to provide clear and swift resolutions to significant cases identifie ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.18

Tougher Penalties for Juvenile Violent Crimes a Hot Topic in Paraguayan Senate: The Paraguayan Senate is in a heated debate over a bill that would significantly increase penalties for serious crimes committed b ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.18

Healthcare Benefits Flowing Down the River, Arriving in Puerto Rosario: Healthcare benefits have reached Puerto Rosario, a remote riverside town in Paraguay's San Pedro Department, flowing down the rive ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.18

11,000+ Students Receive Electronic Bus Tickets, Student Transportation Support Progressing Smoothly: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – The Paraguayan Ministry of Education and Science (MEC) announced on June 17 that 11,067 students ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.18

IPS Approves Nearly 2,000 Flu-Related Sick Leaves in First Half of June: Respiratory Illnesses Surge, Overwhelming Leave Applications: Paraguay's Social Security Institute (IPS) has approved nearly 2,000 flu-related sick leave applications in just the first half of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.18

The Municipality of Asunción Issues Strong Warning Against Unauthorized Tree Pruning and Announces Free Training: The Municipality of Asunción is emphasizing the importance of protecting roadside trees and has issued a strong warning aga ...; Desk 2025.06.18

The Sad Reality: Urban Trees at Risk Due to ANDE's Poor Pruning: The indiscriminate pruning practices of the Paraguayan Electricity Administration (ANDE) are causing irreversible damage to countl ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.18