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ROK President Lee Faces Major Diplomatic Test with APEC Super Week

President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea is about to embark on a "diplomatic super week," hosting and engaging in a series of high-stakes summits with the leaders of the United Sta
Melody in the OR: Parkinson's Patient Plays Clarinet During Brain Surgery

London, UK – In an extraordinary scene at King's College Hospital, the strains of a clarinet echoed through an operating theatre as 65-year-old Denise Bacon underwent deep brain stimulation

Korean Expatriates in Cambodia Face Economic Crisis and Anti-Korean Sentiment Amid Crime Wave

PHNOM PENH — The Korean expatriate community in Cambodia is facing a dual crisis of economic hardship and escalating anti-Korean sentiment following recent high-profile crimes targeting South Ko

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Becal Supports the Dream of Studying Abroad: A bold challenge for the future begins. The "Carlos Antonio López National Scholarship Program (Becal)," supported by the P ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.23

Floating Hospital Ship, Paraguay's 'Moving Hospital,' Provides Medical Aid to Riverside Villages: The floating hospital ship 'Capitán Ingeniero Carlos Cubas,' which navigates the Paraguay River, has completed its fifth me ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.23

'Child Sexual Assault, Consent is Invalid': Prosecutor Vivian Coronel Emphasizes the Culture of Silence and Solutions for Child-Targeted Sexual Crimes: The issue of child sexual assault in Paraguay has reached a serious level. Experts say that a change in social awareness and insti ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.23

A Celebration of Youth, Asunción's 'Fiesta Guasu': Palma Street, in the heart of Asunción, Paraguay, was filled with youthful energy and vibrant colors. Last Sunday, the 'Fie ...; Desk 2025.09.23

Giant trees in Paraguay are recognized as 'Paraguayan Heritage': The gigantic trees standing tall in the Chaco and Concepción regions of Paraguay are being recognized as 'Paraguayan Herita ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.23

Five Paraguayan students to pursue master's degrees with Turkish government scholarships: Five female students from Paraguay will fulfill their dream of studying in Türkiye through the Turkish government's 'Becas T& ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.23

Fitch Maintains Uruguay's 'BBB' Rating; Economic Strengths and Risks Coexist: On September 22, 2025, Fitch maintained Uruguay's credit rating at 'BBB' with a 'stable' outlook. This means that Uruguay is class ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.23

Unification Church Head Han Hak-ja Arrested in Growing Corruption Scandal: SEOUL—In a dramatic turn for the Unification Church, its leader, Han Hak-ja, was arrested on Tuesday, a pivotal moment in th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.23

APEC Summit: Gyeongju Hosts, but Seoul Poised to Be the Stage for Crucial Bilateral Talks: SEOUL—As the ancient city of Gyeongju prepares to host the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in late October, a curious de ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.22

South Korean 'Yong Hyung-nim' Crime Ring, Based in Thailand, Busted for Romance Scams and 'No-Show' Fraud: SEOUL—Twenty-five members of the 'Yong Hyung-nim' (meaning 'Dragon Brother's Company') crime ring, a voice phishing organiza ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.22

Korean Government to Dramatically Increase Penalties for Personal Data Leaks: SEOUL—The South Korean government is set to significantly raise fines for personal data breaches, tying penalties directly t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.22

S. Korea Aims to Leverage U.S. Visa Fee Hike for Talent Recruitment: SEOUL — The South Korean Presidential Office has issued a directive to government ministries, urging them to capitalize on t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.22

South Korea: Gangneung's Drought Crisis Eases as Reservoir Levels Recover: GANGNEUNG, South Korea—In a major relief for the city of Gangneung, the water level of the crucial Obong Reservoir has recov ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.22

Han Hak Ja Moon, Unification Church Leader, Appears in Court for Detention Hearing in a Wheelchair: SEOUL—Han Hak Ja Moon, the leader of the Unification Church and the focus of the so-called "political-religious collusion sc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.22

President Lee Jae-myung Pushes for 'Smart and Elite Military' Amidst Defense Shifts: President Lee Jae-myung is calling for a major overhaul of the South Korean military, pushing for a move away from traditional, pe ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.21

U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike Threatens International Students and Tech Industry: WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. government has enacted a dramatic increase in the application fees for the H-1B specialty occupat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.21

The U.S. is raising its ESTA fee to almost double, from ₩30,000 to ₩60,000.: The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) fee will almost double starting at the end of this month. According to the U.S. Customs and B ...; 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: SEOUL – The special counsel team led by Prosecutor Min Joong-ki has confirmed a mass sign-up of Unification Church members i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.21

Seoul's "River Bus" Project Sinks Amidst Public Apathy: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — A high-profile urban transport project meant to revolutionize commuting in Seoul is facing an uncertain ...; 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: Jeju Province announces that "Jeju Stone Wall Building," a traditional construction method using stones, will be designated as a J ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.19

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