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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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European Union to Mandate 10% Water Use Reduction by 2030... Water Security Emergency Amidst Climate Crisis: The European Union (EU) is pushing for a measure that would mandate its 27 member states to reduce water consumption by at least 1 ...; Desk 2025.05.29

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Philippines Waives Visa for Indian Tourists for 14 Days to Become Southeast Asian Tourism Hub: Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has announced a new visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists, allowing stays of up t ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.05.28

Philippines' Defense Imports from Israel Face Chill: South China Sea Sovereignty and Gaza War Impacts Analyzed: JERUSALEM – The Philippines, a long-standing major defense client of Israel, has recently shown signs of cooling relations w ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.05.28

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Philippines Strives to Expand Water Access and Promote Organic Agriculture for Food Security: Manila, Philippines – The Philippines faces a complex set of challenges: limited access to safe water, deteriorating soil qu ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.28

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Retail Industry Champions ESG with Diverse Social Contribution Activities: SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea's retail sector is actively embracing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) managemen ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.05.27

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