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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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Namwon City Family Center Successfully Concludes "Healing Camp with Family" for Multicultural Families: NAMWON, South Korea – The Namwon City Family Center successfully hosted its "Healing Camp with Family" on May 24, 2025, brin ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Uiseong Police Offer Driver's License Opportunities to Multicultural Families and Foreign Residents: UISEONG, South Korea – The Uiseong Police Station, under the leadership of Superintendent Ahn Yang-soo, has taken proactive ...; Desk 2025.05.30

Incheon Bukgu Library to Host 'Multicultural Healing Magic Show': Incheon, South Korea – The Incheon Metropolitan City Bukgu Library (Director Jae-gil Lee) is set to host a 'Multicultural He ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Brazil Faces Heated Controversy Over Weakening Environmental Licensing Ahead of COP30: With just six months until it hosts the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), Brazil is facing intense domestic and internati ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.05.30

Paraguay's National Transit Agency Hacked: 7.4 Million Personal Records Leaked, Selling for $300: The official website of the Paraguayan government has once again fallen victim to a cyberattack. Last Thursday, the "Complaints" s ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.30

Warning: Common Houseplant 'Dieffenbachia' Poses Hidden Dangers: The common ornamental houseplant Dieffenbachia is gaining attention for its potential to cause fatal toxicity, especially in child ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Daejeon City Opens 'Medical Tourism Overseas Hub Center' in Manila, Philippines: Daejeon City is set to fully embark on its journey into the global medical tourism market with the opening of its 'Medical Tourism ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Participate in the Chungcheong Metropolitan Alliance's "New Face" Design Contest!: The Chungcheong Metropolitan Alliance (Alliance Head Kim Young-hwan), the nation's first special local government, announced on Ma ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Council Holds Appointment Ceremony and Meeting for '4th Term Legislative Monitors': Composed of diverse provincial residents, including professors, social workers, and students... Expected to serve as a communicati ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

"Help Me, Chungnam Sea" Project Kicks Off in Earnest: Chungcheongnam-do Province has officially announced the full-scale launch of its year-round coastal cleanup initiative, the "Help ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Chungnam Climate and Environment Education Center to Open in September: Chungcheongnam-do Province recently convened with stakeholders to discuss plans for activating the Chungnam Climate and Environmen ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.30

Seeking Future Cooperation with China's Heilongjiang and Shandong Provinces: Chungcheongnam-do Province's Vice Governor for Political Affairs, Jeon Hyeong-sik, visited China for seven days from May 21 to 27 ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Four Chungcheong Provinces and Cities Collaborate to Strengthen Chungcheong Region Railway Projects: On the 26th, the Chungcheong Megacity Union hosted a working-level meeting with the four Chungcheong provinces and cities (Daejeon ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Four Intangible Heritage Items, Including Cheongyang Gugijaju (Goji Berry Liquor), to Be Documented: Chungcheongnam-do Province announced on the 26th that it will produce archival books and videos for four intangible heritage items ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Take Care of Your Health at the 2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo's Health Promotion Center!: The Cheonan Public Health Center will operate an experiential Health Promotion Center at the 2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo, held at ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

SG Samsung Joeun Hospital Donates 5 Million Won Worth of Health Check-up Vouchers, Wishing for the Successful Hosting of the 77th Chungcheongnam-do Citizens' Sports Festival: Interest and support from the local community continue for the successful hosting of the 77th Chungcheongnam-do Citizens' Sports F ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Cheonan City Recruiting Participants for 2025 Summer Youth Administrative Experience Program (Apply by June 6): Cheonan City is recruiting 92 participants for the '2025 Summer Youth Administrative Experience Program,' designed to offer local ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.30

Cheonan City Accelerates Key Projects for Sustainable Growth…Anticipates Achievements in Second Half: Cheonan City is accelerating the implementation of its key projects for the second half of the year, following a review of 650 maj ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Independence Hall and Overseas Koreans Cooperation Center Join Hands to Foster Identity of Overseas Koreans: The Independence Hall of Korea (Director Kim Hyung-seok) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 23 with the Overseas Ko ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.30

Daejeon Mental Health and Welfare Center Honored with Minister of Interior and Safety Award for National Disaster Management Contribution: The Daejeon Mental Health and Welfare Center, an institution entrusted by Daejeon Metropolitan City, has been honored with the Min ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.30