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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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The Complex Challenges of Democracy in Paraguay: Inequality, Organized Crime, and the Dual Nature of Technology – The Fight Against Inequality Is More Complex Than Democracy Itself: Dr. Alfredo Rojas-Calderón, a communication campaign consultant, analyzed the political and electoral landscape of Paraguay ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.01

UAE Considers Investment in Paraguay's Infrastructure Projects, Including Commuter Rail and New Airport: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly considering investments in major Paraguayan infrastructure projects: the construction ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.01

Paraguayan Consumer Protection Agency Fines Telecom Company Heavily for Unfair Practices: Asunción, Paraguay – The Paraguayan Secretariat of Consumer and User Protection (SEDECO) has taken a strong stance on ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.01

Paraguay's Flavor Captivates Tokyo: Vori Vori Conquers Japanese Culinary Scene: A strong wave of Paraguayan gastronomy is sweeping through Tokyo. Traditional Paraguayan dishes such as vori vori, empanadas, and ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.01

102 Deaths from Respiratory Viruses, Health Authorities Emphasize Vaccination: A total of 102 deaths due to respiratory viruses have occurred this year, and it has been confirmed that all of these individuals ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

ENT Diseases Surge Due to Cold Snap: Otitis and Tonsillitis Advisory: As temperatures drop sharply, there's been a significant increase in patients with otitis and tonsillitis, prompting a call for ca ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.01

Argentina's Healthcare Fee for Immigrants Sparks Outcry: Paraguayan Immigrants Lament "Our Government Doesn't Care": BUENOS AIRES – As Argentine President Javier Milei signed the new immigration reform decree (DNU 366/2025), the free healthc ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.01

Child Sexual Abuse: Stronger Punishments Are Not Enough: In Paraguay, penalties for child sexual abuse have been strengthened, increasing maximum prison sentences from 15 to 30 years. Thi ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.01

2025 Asunción International Book Fair Kicks Off with Grand Opening, Honoring Guarania: Asunción, Paraguay – On May 31, 2025, the 2025 Asunción International Book Fair (FIL Asunción 2025) off ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.01

Argentina Launches Western Sahara Solidarity Journalists' Network: Emphasizing the Role of the Press in Decolonizing Western Sahara: BUENOS AIRES – A significant step forward in strengthening international solidarity for the Western Sahara issue and highlig ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.01

Jeju Air Plane Skids Off Runway in Vietnam, Tires Damaged: Da Nang, Vietnam – A Jeju Air aircraft carrying 183 passengers skidded off the runway upon landing at Da Nang International ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

Over 30,000 Jeonse Fraud Victims Identified in South Korea, New Law Facilitates Purchase of Illegal Structures: Seoul, South Korea – The number of victims officially recognized under South Korea's special law addressing "jeonse" rental ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.01

KAIST and Australia's Top Engineering University Forge Partnership, Paving Way for Inter-Governmental Collaboration: SEOUL, South Korea – The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the University of New South Wales (U ...; Desk 2025.06.01

Malaysia Showcases Cultural Vibrancy at Seoul World City Cultural Festival: SEOUL, South Korea – The Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board actively participated in the '2025 Seoul World City Cultural Festi ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2025.06.01

KOSAF and Tourism Malaysia Partner for Global Work-Study Program: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) has officially joined forces with Tourism Malaysia, Seoul Offi ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.06.01

Bali: A Tapestry of Nature, Culture, and Sustainable Aspirations: Indonesia's Bali continues to captivate global travelers with its harmonious blend of breathtaking natural landscapes and rich tra ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.01

South Korea's Foreign Ministry Urges Caution for Travelers to the Philippines and Cambodia: SEOUL, South Korea – The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has issued a strong advisory to the travel industry ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

Longstanding Ties: Soonchunhyang University Hospital Provides Free Health Screenings for Cambodian Workers in Korea: Gimhae, South Korea – In a significant display of cross-border medical cooperation, Soonchunhyang University Hospital (SUH), ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

South Korea Designates Nipah Virus as Class 1 Infectious Disease Amid Global Vigilance: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea's disease control authorities have moved to designate Nipah virus infection, a highly letha ...; Desk 2025.06.01

HCT Charts Ambitious Path to Unicorn Status on 25th Anniversary: SEOUL, South Korea – HCT Co., Ltd. (KRX: 072990), a leading South Korean specialist in testing, certification, and calibrati ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.31