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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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Singapore Court Approves Liquidation of Hacked Cross-Chain Protocol Multichain; Recovery of $210 Million Funds Begins: On May 9th, the High Court of Singapore approved a liquidation request by Sonic Labs for the now-defunct cross-chain protocol Mult ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.17

Ingavi General Hospital in Paraguay to Launch Dermatology Clinic This Month for Social Security Affiliates: Ingavi General Hospital (Policlínica Ingavi), under the Paraguayan Social Security Institute (IPS), has announced the launc ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.17

Asunción City Clarifies Palma Street Independence Day Fair Will Proceed Despite Initial Confusion: Asunción, Paraguay - The Municipality of Asunción has firmly addressed swirling rumors regarding the cancellation of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.15

KAIST-FSU Joint Research Team Identifies 'Immune Switch' Protein SLIRP in Viruses and Autoimmune Diseases: A joint research team led by Professor Kim You-sik of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST and Profess ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.15

Paraguay Hosts FIFA Congress Under Unprecedented Security; 5,000 Police Deployed: Paraguay is set to host the FIFA Congress for the first time ever, and a massive police presence will be deployed to ensure tight ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.13

Paraguay Government Acknowledges Data Breach from Cyber Attack; Perpetrators and Motives Remain Unknown: Asunción, Paraguay - The Paraguayan government has officially confirmed a significant cyber attack that compromised the sys ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.13

Tiny Roadside Flower Strips Play Big Role in Boosting City Butterfly Diversity: Singapore Study: Even narrow strips of flowering plants along roadsides can be surprisingly effective in maintaining high butterfly diversity in ur ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.05.13

Singapore First to Introduce Smart Bus Braking System for Ride Comfort Innovation: Singapore aims to minimize sudden braking impact and enhance passenger convenience with pioneering technology. Singapore is set t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.13

Chinese Tourist Stunned by Singapore's Safety After Spotting Unattended Phone in McDonald's: A recent experience of a Chinese tourist in Singapore has sparked online discussions and admiration for the city-state's remarkabl ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.05.13

Taipei Offers Legal Aid to Two Taiwanese Detained in South Korea for Alleged Illegal Filming: The Taipei Representative Office in South Korea has announced that it has provided a list of recommended lawyers to the families o ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.13

Navigating Uncertainty: Taiwan's Architectural Wisdom Unveiled at Venice Biennale's 'NON-Belief' Exhibition: Venice, Italy – The Taiwan Special Exhibition, "NON-Belief: Taiwan Intelligens of Precarity," a collateral event of the 19th ...; Desk 2025.05.13

Taiwan to Investigate Actors in China Over 'Sovereignty Infringement' Concerns: The Taiwanese government has announced plans for a comprehensive investigation into Taiwanese entertainers working in China who ma ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.13

Sweeping Drug Price Cuts Mandated by Executive Action Aim to Align U.S. Costs with Global Standards: Washington D.C. – In a move intended to overhaul the landscape of prescription drug pricing in the United States, then-Presi ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.05.12

Whispers of US Currency Pressure Fuel Broad Asian Currency Rally: Global financial markets are abuzz with speculation that the United States, under the administration of Donald Trump, may be exert ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.12

"Who Wears Nikes These Days?" Running Crew's Choices Have Changed Significantly: Nike, long considered the undisputed leader in the athletic footwear industry, is seeing its dominance erode. As running gains pop ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.12

The Rise of the AI-Assisted Applicant: Gen Z Embraces Artificial Intelligence in Cover Letter Writing: Seoul, South Korea – The laborious task of crafting compelling cover letters, once a rite of passage for job seekers, appear ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.12

Protect Your Digital Identity and Finances: Essential Security Measures in the Wake of Data Breaches: The recent security breach at SK Telecom, which compromised the unique subscriber identity module (USIM) identification numbers an ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.12

Gyeonggi Province Takes Reading to the Streets with "Book Busking on the Go" Initiative: Gyeonggi Province is actively promoting reading culture among its residents by launching an innovative mobile reading program call ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.11

South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Fully Funds New Zealand Language Program for Fishermen's Children: In a significant move aimed at bridging the educational gap and fostering global talent in rural fishing communities, the South Ko ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.11

Stepping Back in Time: A Nostalgic Train Journey Through Chungcheongnam-do's Blooming Beauty: The late Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan often likened the essence of life to a simple boiled egg – seemingly complex, yet fundamental ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.11