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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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Han Hak Ja Moon, Unification Church Leader, Appears in Court for Detention Hearing in a Wheelchair: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.22

President Lee Jae-myung Pushes for 'Smart and Elite Military' Amidst Defense Shifts: Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent; 2025.09.21

U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike Threatens International Students and Tech Industry: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2025.09.21

The U.S. is raising its ESTA fee to almost double, from ₩30,000 to ₩60,000.: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.21

Special Counsel Probes Alleged Mass Membership of Unification Church Members in People Power Party Ahead of National Convention: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.21

Seoul's "River Bus" Project Sinks Amidst Public Apathy: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.19

Jeju Stone Wall Building Designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage... A Challenge for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Too: Global Economic Times Reporter; 2025.09.19

Chairperson Lee Jin-sook of the Korea Communications Commission Sent to Prosecution on Embezzlement Allegations: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.19

S. Korean PM Orders "Strong Action" on Anti-China Protests: Hwang Sujin Reporter; 2025.09.19

North Korea Unveils New "Geumseong" Suicide Drones, Signaling Strategic Military Advancements: Desk; 2025.09.19

South Korea Launches New ₩400 Billion Aid Package to Bolster Steel Exports Amidst U.S. Tariffs: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.19

Special Prosecutor Links 120,000 Party Members to Unification Church List: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.19

Beware of Illegal "Miracle" Weight-Loss Drugs: Shin Yeju; 2025.09.19

Unresolved Questions Linger in KT Payment Fraud Case: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.19

U.S. States Scramble to Retain Korean Investment Amid Visa Crackdown: Hwang Sujin Reporter; 2025.09.19

Lotte Card Apologizes for Major Data Breach, Pledges Full Compensation: Hwang Sujin Reporter; 2025.09.19

UAE Becomes First Country to Formally Recognize Korean Medicine Practitioners: Hwang Sujin Reporter; 2025.09.17

Kwon Seong-dong Arrested for Receiving 100 Million Won from Unification Church... Prosecution Cites "Concern over Evidence Destruction": KO YONG-CHUL Reporter; 2025.09.17

Chile's 'Academic Achievement Bonus' Payment Status for 2025: Graciela Maria Reporter; 2025.09.16