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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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Ulsan Urban Convergence Special Zone Project Gains Momentum with Ulsan Urban Development Corporation Designated as Developer: ULSAN, South Korea – The ambitious Ulsan Urban Convergence Special Zone development project is set to accelerate following t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Independence Hall of Korea Holds 2025 Ethics and Human Rights Management Practice Pledge Ceremony: The Independence Hall of Korea (Director Kim Hyung-seok) announced that it held the '2025 Ethics and Human Rights Management Pract ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Samcheok City Council and Donghae City Council Promote Cross-Donations for Hometown Love Donation System: Samcheok City Council (Chairman Kwon Jeong-bok) and Donghae City Council (Chairman Min Gwi-hoe) participated in "cross-donations," ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.13

"Meet Chungcheong-do Rural Experience Farms in One Place": The Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on the 10th that it will host the '14th Chungcheong-d ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Chungnam Province Residents' Digital Literacy Enhanced 'Smoothly': Chungnam Province announced on the 10th that it is actively operating the '2025 Digital Learning Center Project' to make digital l ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Samcheok City Delegation Departs for the 60th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Citizens' Sports Festival... Taking a Vigorous Step Towards Regional Harmony and Sportsmanship: With just two days remaining until the opening of the 60th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Citizens' Sports Festival, Samc ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguay Refuses to Pay Ransomware Group for Stolen Citizen Data: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – The Paraguayan government has declared it will not pay a ransom to a cybercrime organization tha ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.13

Paraguay's SENAD Destroys Over 7 Tons of Marijuana in Amambay: Amambay, Paraguay – The Paraguayan National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) and the Public Ministry successfully located and d ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.13

Asunción City Hall Pledges Full Cooperation with Intervention Audit, Following "Nenecho" Mayor's Directive: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Asunción City Hall has announced its readiness to fully cooperate with the city hall inte ...; Desk 2025.06.13

Asunción and Ciudad del Este Municipal Interventions: Constitutional Experts Explain the Scope of the Intervenor's Authority: Asunción, Paraguay – With the recent approval of interventions in the municipal governments of Asunción and Ci ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.13

Allegations of Dog Sacrifice During Veterinary Students' "Initiation Ceremony" Prompt Full Investigation by Animal Protection Authorities: Amidst the widespread shift to non-face-to-face classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, criticism is mounting against some universit ...; Desk 2025.06.13

Assassination Attempt on Miguel Uribe: 15-Year-Old Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Who is Behind It?: The 15-year-old suspect in the shooting of Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has pleaded not guilty to attempted murde ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.13

Paraguayan Alto Paraná: Five Police Officers and One Lawyer Charged with Extortion of 200 Million Guaraní: CIUDAD DEL ESTE, PARAGUAY – Five police officers from the Ciudad del Este Investigation Department in Alto Paraná pro ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguay's Hidden Shadow: The Tragedy of 'Criadazgo' Child Exploitation, Children Ignored: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – June 12, 2025 – On World Day Against Child Labor, a stark warning has emerged from Paragua ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.13

Paraguayan Football Fan Bus Shot At In Asunción, 64 Unharmed: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – On Thursday, June 12, 2025, a bus carrying 64 Paraguayan football fans returning from Brazil was ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.13

Bolt Driver Attacked by Teen Passenger, Vehicle Crashes: Both Driver and Passenger Injured: Asunción, Paraguay – In a shocking incident on June 12, 2025, at approximately 7:29 AM, a Bolt ride-sharing platform ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.13

Police Officer Arrested Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Tacumbú Penitentiary: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – On the evening of Wednesday, June 12, 2025, Sergeant César López Martínez, ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguay's 2025 National General Budget Increases by $337.6 Million by May Due to Super Tucano Purchase and School Meal Expenses: Paraguay's 2025 National General Budget (PGN) increased by approximately $337.6 million as of May, influenced by the purchase of S ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguayan Entrepreneurs Propose Special Gifts for Father's Day: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Entrepreneurs from the Paraguayan Association of Entrepreneurs (Asepy) are drawing public attent ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.13

First Step Towards the Future in Silicon Valley... Seocho Smart Youth Center Holds International Exchange Camp: SEOUL, South Korea – Teenagers preparing for the future are set to embark on a special journey this August, exploring Silico ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.12