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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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"Your Hands Can Save a Heart: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), A Life-Saving Training for the Heart": In 2024, Christina Fores, a volunteer at a church in the Philippines, was required to undergo cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.05

Daejeon City Launches 2025 Social Survey to Improve Citizen Quality of Life: Daejeon City is conducting its "2025 Daejeon Social Survey" until September 12 to better understand citizens' quality of life and ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.04

Screen Time Soars, Teen VDT Syndrome on the Rise: A growing number of teenagers are experiencing a surge in physical and mental ailments commonly associated with prolonged use of d ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.02

COVID-19 Hospitalizations on the Rise in South Korea, Health Officials Urge Caution: SEOUL – South Korea is grappling with a new surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, with official data from the Korea Disease Co ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.02

Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over Mid-Air Panel Blowout: SEATTLE — Four flight attendants who were on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug blew off in mid-air last Jan ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.08.02

Independence Hall to Host Diverse Commemorative Events for the 80th Anniversary of Gwangbokjeol: To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol (National Liberation Day of Korea), the Independence Hall of Korea has prepared ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.01

Special Prosecutor Attempts to Enforce Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor' Case: As former President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to comply with the summons from the 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor,' the special prosec ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

Former Minister Lee Sang-min Arrested for Involvement in Illegal Martial Law Decree, Ordering Power and Water Cuts to Media Outlets: On December 3, 2024, former Minister of the Interior and Safety, Lee Sang-min, was arrested on charges of actively participating i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at Hwagae Battle Held to Honor Noble Sacrifice: On the 25th, the '75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at the Hwagae Battle' was solemnly held at the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.31

Daejeon Transportation Corporation Boosts 0 O'Clock Festival Atmosphere and Showcases City's Charm with 'Kkumssi Themed Train': Daejeon Transportation Corporation will operate the 'Kkumssi Themed Train' for the 'Daejeon 0 O'Clock Festival,' held from August ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Hanbat Arboretum's Wooden Architecture: International Designs Hint at a New Landmark for Daejeon: Daejeon City announced today, July 31, that it has selected 5 outstanding works out of 15 submissions in the conceptual design com ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Jeonju City Offers Six Public Wedding Venues to Ease Financial Burden on Young Couples: JEONJU – Jeonju City announced today a new initiative, "Wedding in Jeonju," aimed at alleviating the financial burden of wed ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.30

Number of Foreign Residents in Korea Hits Record High of 2.73 Million, Impact on Economy and Society Noted: Seoul, July 29, 2025 – The number of foreign nationals residing in Korea for various purposes such as study, work, and touri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

"That Guy's Voice" Caught by AI…Telecoms Declare War on New Financial Scams: In response to increasingly sophisticated financial scams like voice phishing and smishing, South Korea's three major mobile carri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

Korea-Japan Visa Unification Expected to Attract 1.84 Million Additional Tourists: A recent analysis suggests that if Korea and Japan were to unify their tourist visa systems, South Korea alone could see an additi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.29

Wedding Costs: Deepening Regional Disparity… Gangnam Exceeds National Average by ₩13 Million: For couples planning to marry, wedding expenses remain a significant burden, with regional disparities becoming particularly prono ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

President Lee Jae-myung pushes for special promotions for officials who were 'passive in illegal orders'... emphasizes tax normalization and support for re-establishment.: President Lee Jae-myung has ordered special promotions for officials who were passive in following illegal and unjust orders durin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.28

Heavy Rain and Sizzling Heat Hit Taiwan, Weather Advisories Issued Across the Island: On July 27, 2025, Taiwan is experiencing volatile weather conditions as it falls under the influence of a low-pressure system. At ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.27

New Horizons for Hong Kong's Culinary Scene: The Rise of Vietnamese Cuisine: In Hong Kong, a city renowned for its diverse culinary landscape, Vietnamese food is making a name for itself. Historically, Vietn ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.27

The 21st Bucheon International Youth Homestay: A Special Friendship Journey for Youths from 3 Countries: Bucheon City has held the '21st Bucheon International Youth Homestay' with youths from its sister cities. The event, which began w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.26